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!
2025 ARTWORKS NORTHWEST BIENNIAL
Our beloved biannual regional exhibit returns to Umpqua Valley Arts in 2025! Starting December 2nd, artists from across the region can have the chance to submit to this exhibit showcasing work from artists all over the Pacific Northwest. Works for the biennial are chosen by a curator residing/working in the Pacific Northwest who UVA asks to lend their eye and voice to the exhibit. Our curator for the biennial will be announced in early 2025.
Artists at any stages of their artistic career who are residing in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia, Western Montana, and Western Wyoming may apply. Open to all media except video.
Deadline to Submit: March 28th, 2025
Exhibit Dates: June 6th – August 15th, 2025
UVA Exhibit Proposals
Exhibit Proposals for 2025 are CLOSED
Applications for the 2026-2027 Exhibtion years OPEN January 7th, 2025
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 starting on January 7th, 2025! We will be accepting exhibit proposals for the 2026-2027 Exhibition year starting January 7th through October 1st, 2025. 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 starting in 2025! We will be accepting exhibit proposals for the 2026-2027 Exhibition year starting January 7th through October 1st, 2025.
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 are CLOSED
Applications for the 2026-2027 Exhibtion years OPEN January 7th, 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.