Call to Artists

Umpqua Valley Arts Association is a catalyst for supporting and nurturing the creative spirit of emerging and experienced artists by providing opportunities for their professional development. For more information or questions please feel free to contact the Arts Center’s Gallery Manager, at 672-2532 or by email at aleta@uvarts.com.

“UVAA Open” Annual Membership Show, 2013.

This year’s Member Show is slated for July 19-August 28.  All UVAA members are eligible to submit one recent work which will be a part of an outstanding and diverse exhibit displayed in the Hallie Brown Ford Gallery, Red Gallery, Gallery II and Corridor Gallery.  Submission deadline is June 12, 2013.  Click here for detailed registration information.   Click here to register your art work.  Click here to download and print the form.

Umpqua Plein Air, 2013

The Umpqua Valley Arts Association (UVAA) invites artists of all abilities to come to our beautiful area and participate in our third annual Umpqua Plein Air Event, Wednesday through Friday, September 4, through 6, 2013. Exhibit runs September 6 through October 25, 2013.  Click here for detailed registration information.  Click here to register your work.  Or download and print the Prospectus and registration form.

Awards
Best of Show cash award $500
(Includes ¼ page ad in PleinAir Magazine)
Second Place Cash Award $200
Third Place Cash Award $100
Artist Choice Quick Draw Competition $200
People’s Choice Award
Up to 40 Awards of Distinction

ArtWorks NW and PhotoWorks NW

Thank you to everyone for the fabulous submissions! The following reflects the next step!

May 10, Friday – 5pm to 7pm – Public catered reception and awards ceremony

June 30, Sunday – Shows end

July 1, Monday – All Art out
 

UVAA’S 45th Summer Arts Festival Applications NOW online! UVAA’s 45th Summer Arts Festival- June 28, 29 and 30, is open to ALL Artists, Entertainers, Non-Profit Organizations and Food Vendors. Deadline for all applications is June 1, 2013. Artists who register by March 15, 2013 will receive the early-bird registration rate. Applications may be be completed online or you may download a copy.

Are you an artist? Want to stay connected to the Arts in the Umpqua Valley? Join our artist email list to receive emails regarding calls to artists, upcoming workshops, and other generally artistic events in the area! Click here to join our list! Considering becoming a Member Artist? Click here to find out about the benefits of membership!

We are here to support you!

Gift Gallery Artisans

UVAA has a small, but lovely Gift Gallery Space that offers visitors an opportunity to purchase fine handcrafted art pieces and gives an ongoing opportunity for artisans to sell works on an ongoing basis. This is an offering for UVAA Member Artists only. If you are a fine art crafter and would like to learn more click here.

Get Gallery Show Submission Ready

Need a Jpeg image of your artwork?

A few helpful hints:

1. Artwork should be unframed and if applicable out of glass.
2. Artwork should be unsigned (or edited out digitally).
3. Any art on paper or other medium which tends to curl or buckle should be mounted (if only temporarily) on a flat board of some sort so that the whole piece will be in focus when photographed.
4. When photographing your artwork natural lighting is best.
5. Artwork image Jpegs should be burned on a CDR.
6. Always follow the prospectus (guidelines) given.

Still having problems getting a useable jpeg or questions?

If you are unequipped to get a good image ready for submitting into a gallery or call to artist, there are those who can!

Local photo help:
John Waller; Imaging by Fox at johnwaller@qwest.net.

(If you are a photographer equipped and able to offer this service to artists, please contact UVAA Gallery Manager at aleta@uvarts.com ).