[Member artwork depicted above was displayed at Newport Visual Arts Center in 2023]
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts will be accepting submissions for its 2nd annual Member Show, featuring the diverse work of OCCA’s coastal artist members. Members can drop off artwork January 17th from 12-4pm, or January 18th from 12-5pm.
The exhibition will run January 21st – February 25th, 2024, at the Newport Visual Arts Center. An opening reception will take place on Sunday, January 21st from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Who can submit? Any current OCCA Member.
What if you’re not a member? It’s easy to start (or update) your OCCA membership today*! Click here for membership info
What can you submit? Each OCCA member may submit up to two original works of art created within the last three years (please note, though, that only one piece is guaranteed inclusion in the show). Any media may be submitted, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, photography, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, and more.
What can’t you submit? Work that is not your own original artwork, work that was created more than three years ago, work that has previously been exhibited at the VAC, work generated using AI, and/or reproductions (giclées, photocopies, computer-generated copies, etc.) are not eligible.
What else should you know? Pieces must be show-ready / gallery-ready on delivery. Two-dimensional entries must not exceed 4′ in length or width, including frame, and must be wired and ready to hang (i.e. with screw eyes and steel wire). Sawtooth hangers, “clip” frames, and/or unstable frames cannot be accepted. Sculptural work must fit through a standard doorway. Some pedestals are available, or the artist may supply their own. Diptychs and triptychs (works created in two or three sections) will be considered as one entry.
Required artwork information: The following information MUST be included and securely attached to the back/underside of each piece (up to 2). Please ensure the information will not obstruct the display of your work… Your Name, Full Address, Email Address, Phone Number, Title of Piece, Medium, Dimensions (H x W, add depth if 3D), Price (or NFS)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD/PRINT SUBMISSION FORM
Questions? Please contact Chasse Davidson, VAC Director, at cdavidson@coastarts.org or 541-265-6569
* You may also start or renew your membership when dropping off artwork on the dates noted above.