Umpqua Valley Arts is dedicated to the belief that the arts are an indispensable element of a thriving and meaningful community, and that ideas & art in its many forms should be available to all. Our arts exhibition programming is inspired by our energetic community, the geography in which our organization is situated, and the unique history of our region and our institution. When we learn to appreciate art together, we are learning to acknowledge and respect the histories that bind us together, and the changing world that surrounds us.
Please see the list below for UVA’s Artist Opportunities. We welcome both new (and returning) artists to submit work to our open calls. Please note the submission deadlines!
I WANT YOU TO SEE ME
CURATED BY: June T Sanders
I WANT YOU TO SEE ME is a curated exhibition for artists identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and any other affirmative ways people choose to self-identify (LGBTQIA2+) in Oregon. The exhibition focuses on giving queer artists a platform to share their artistic practice and experiences, paying homage to the kind of joy, grief, creativity, tragedy, and celebrations that are unique to the queer experience
Call Opens: January 2nd, 2024
Call Closes: April 29th, 2024
Opening Reception: June 14th from 4pm-7pm
Exhibit Dates: June 14th – August 16th, 2024
Open Call for Muralists (RFQ)
DEADLINE: April 30th
UVA is looking for a public art/muralist artist to paint a mural on our building on campus that houses Imagination Station and The Clay Place. The Imagination Station and The Clay Place are two different spaces connected by a roof and gated breezeway. The Imagination Station is a classroom primarily used for arts classes, workshops, and lectures. The Clay Place is a popular community open ceramics studio utilized year round for classes, workshops, and lectures.
For more information about the project and application process, select the button below:
Summer Arts Festival Poster Contest
Umpqua Valley Arts is bringing back out poster contest for the 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival! We currently have an open call to artists to submit up to three images of artwork that illustrate the spirit of the festival and use aesthetics/colors that are in line with the design elements currently being used for marketing.
Artists are welcome to use their imagination to submit something unique and special that embodies UVA’s mission, and matches/pairs well with existing color schemes and design elements used already.
2024 UMPQUA PLEIN AIR
Every year, UVA hosts plein air painters from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond for a special event celebrating the landscapes of the Umpqua Valley. Each Summer, artists connect with nature and fellow creatives for a week of outdoor painting to capture these beautiful landscapes, with a special exhibition showcasing the culmination of their work.
Event Registration: April 1st, 2024
Paint-Out Event: August 19th-23rd
Opening Reception: August 24th from 4pm-7pm
Exhibit Dates: August 24th – October 25th, 2024
2024 ANNUAL MEMBER'S EXHIBIT
Umpqua Valley Arts offers a unique place for every person in our community to belong. When a person chooses to become a member, they become a valued part of our family at UVA. Our members are a driving force in our organization and inspire the work we do on a daily basis. One of the ways we say thank you to our dedicated members, is with a special annual exhibition. Each year, all active UVA Artist Members are eligible to submit one piece into this non-juried exhibition. Mark your calendars for this amazing showcase of our Artist Members!
Opening Reception: November 1st from 4pm-7pm
Exhibit Dates: November 1st – December 20th, 2024
UVA Exhibit Proposals
Exhibit Proposals for 2025
Application OPENING JANUARY 4th, 2024
Top Image: A Soft Person Impersonating Hard Stone; Jillian Browning
Bottom Image: 2018 Artworks Northwest
If you are interested in exhibiting your work at UVA, we invite you to submit an exhibit proposal for our 2025 Exhibition schedule! We are accepting exhibit proposals for the 2025 Exhibition year starting January 4th through October 1st, 2024. The Corridor, Gallery II, and Hallie Brown Ford Gallery are operated by the Umpqua Valley Arts Gallery Staff and are exhibit venues for all artists with a focus on regional, national solo and group exhibitions.
Artists working in all themes and media are welcome to apply. As a dedicated space to exhibit a diverse group of artistic voices, these exhibits help to promote emerging, mid-career, and established artists. UVA’s exhibition programming is driven by our mission to provide quality artistic and cultural experiences to our community. The exhibitions are inspired by our energetic community, the geography in which our organization is situated, and the unique history of our region and our institution.
When we learn to appreciate art together, we are learning to acknowledge and respect the histories that bind us together, and the changing world that surrounds us.
Exhibits rotate every eight to ten weeks.
If you are a UVA Artist Member interested in exhibiting your work at UVA, we invite you to submit an exhibit proposal to apply for an exhibit in the Red Door Gallery for our 2025 Exhibition schedule! We are accepting exhibit proposals for the 2025 Exhibition year starting January 4th through October 1st, 2024.
The Red Door Gallery is an exclusive opportunity for all UVA Artist Members to apply for an exhibit. The Red Door Gallery, measuring 150 square feet, exhibits help promote emerging, mid-career, and established Artist Members. Exhibits usually rotate every eight to ten weeks.Through their proposal for Red Door Gallery, Artist Members may also be considered for exhibition opportunities in our other galleries.
We welcome all exhibit proposals from our Artist Members in all themes and media. Creative approaches and content are always valued.
UVA Exhibit Proposals for Artist Members for 2025
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW WORKS AND INVENTORY
Our Gift Gallery is a great opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their work year-round for all to view. With different events and exhibitions bringing visitors from all over, artists will have the opportunity to share their work with a broad audience of art collectors and guests! Open to all artists and all mediums, we feature both members and non-members work for sale. Apply today to be considered as one of our featured artists!
If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements, please contact exhibitions@uvarts.com.