CHELSEA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Photographers at both the amateur and professional level are invited to enter the Chelsea International Photography Competition (CIPC). With a fierce dedication to promoting the arts and discovering and exposing new talent, the CIPC will honor selected artists with an exhibition at Agora Gallery, providing invaluable exposure to promote career growth and boost recognition.
This year’s competition awards are valued at over $55,000 and are designed specifically to support our larger mission: to promote the spread of extraordinary and innovative art in our modern world and to ensure the future productivity and enhance the careers of selected artists. Selected photographers will participate in the collective exhibition and receive valuable PR opportunities. A portion of the gallery’s proceeds from artwork sales will be donated to the Children’s
Heart Foundation.
Deadline September 13, 2017. Results are announced on October 24 with the competition exhibition scheduled for January 27-
February 7, 2018.
Visit www.agora-gallery.com/competition photography for competition details and instructions on how to enter. You can also contact us at competition@agora-gallery.com.
ART AT THE RANCH –
BLACK BUTTE RANCH
Linda Goebel lindajane38@hotmail.com
Plein Air Paint Out At The Ranch
Saturday, September 2, 9am-4pm
Sponsored by the Black Butte Art Guild and Black Butte Ranch, conjunction with the Art Fair from 10am-4pm. Art at the Ranch is our annual fundraiser supporting Sisters Schools’ art programs and visual art scholarships. We plan on a big crowd at the Ranch, so expect a good audience to watch you paint and purchase your paintings.
Contact: Paula Perkins 541-350-9349, artattheranch2017@gmail.com.
CALL TO ART
The Deschutes Public Library, downtown branch, invites artists to submit up to two pieces of art, for its show Water in Motion, running from July 12 to October 10. Artwork in all media is accepted. Pieces must be framed, with a wire hanging system and 16” by 20” or larger. Artists may submit their artwork on Tuesday, July 12 from 4-5:30pm in the Hutchinson room at the downtown library. laurelfrancis@gmail.com.
ARTISTS’ GALLERY SUNRIVER
Now a unique opportunity for local artists to join the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver (AGS). It’s a rare opportunity as AGS seldom has openings. Are you a fine artist or fine crafts person? Looking for 2D artists (mixed media, encaustic, oil, watercolor) and 3D metal artist, wood turning, jewelry wearable art, unique pottery, photography or sculpture.
Live locally?
We are For Artists By Artists. Participating members work shifts, have generous space to show their work and share in the operations of the gallery business. Generous commissions percent paid twice monthly and low monthly expense is shared among artist members.
Ready to find out more information? Contact Susan Harkness Williams 541-788-2486 or sunriversister@yahoo.com to learn more about our jury process.
OREGON TRADITIONAL ARTS
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The Oregon Folklife Network is accepting applications for 2017. This program offers master traditional artists and culture keepers a $3,000 stipend to teach their art form to apprentices from their own communities, Tribes, cultural, religious or occupational group. The stipend pays masters to pass on their knowledge, skills and expertise to an apprentice of great promise, who is empowered thru these lessons to continue carrying on
Oregon’s traditions.
Contact us first if you want to apply.
Visit ofn.uoregon.edu or contact Brad McMullen (ofn@uoregon.edu, 541-346-3820) for more information about your eligibility in the program.
CALL TO ARTISTS: THE PRINEVILLE ART CRAWL
2nd Friday each month is inviting all media artists – if you are interested in participating. rgpeer9857@gmail.com.
CALL TO ARTISTS
TWIGS GALLERY SISTERS
Twigs Gallery and Home Goods at 331 W Cascade Ave. in Sisters accepting submissions for artwork with a fiber component to be displayed in the gallery for month-long shows beginning the fourth Friday of each month. The work can range from art quilts to felting, knitting, crocheting and mixed fiber media. The body of work submitted should have a theme and all work must be for sale.
You can submit proposals in person to Jean Wells Keenan, jean@stitchinpost.com. All pieces will be reviewed for placement in the gallery. gallery@twigs-sisters.com, 541-549-6061.
CALL TO ARTISTS ST. CHARLES
Arts in the Hospital, two venues thru St. Charles Healthcare-Bend. Please send your requests and submissions to Linda Francis-Strunk, coordinator, Arts in the Hospital, lindartsy1@gmail.com.
HDAL CALL TO ARTISTS
High Desert Art League (HDAL) is currently accepting applications for new members. HDAL is a professional artists’ group working to support the advancement of its member artists thru exhibitions, education and related outreach. Please refer to the HDAL website for information about our League, submission for membership and to view work by current members. We strive to have a varied group of artists in regard to art style, subjects and mediums. If your art will contribute to our group’s diversity you may contact us thru our website: www.highdesertartleague.com.
HOOD AVENUE ART CALL TO ARTISTS
Sisters art gallery looking for two new artist members. Medium should be metal or wood sculpture. Send portfolio images with dimensions and prices to info@HoodAvenueArt.com.
REDMOND SENIOR CENTER ARTISTS
Redmond Senior Center announces a new exhibition program promoting local artists. We are soliciting individuals, groups and clubs to participate in multi-interest arts and crafts shows. 325 NW Dogwood, Redmond, 8am-4pm, Monday thru Friday.
541-548-6325, lsmith@bendbroadband.com