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!
2026 Annual Members' Exhibit
AN EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTING THE TALENTED MEMBERS OF THE UVA COMMUNITY
Deadline to submit: October 16th, 2026
Exhibit Dates: October 30th – December 23rd, 2026
Umpqua Valley Arts offers a unique place for every person to belong. When a person chooses to become a member, they become a valued part of our family at UVA and show their solidarity and support to our organization and our mission to providing arts and culture education, participation, and appreciation opportunities to Douglas County. One of the ways we say thank you to our dedicated members, is with a special annual exhibition where active UVA Artist Members are eligible to submit one piece to this special exhibition.
Open to all media and themes. Please review specific artwork qualifications in the submission form.
2026 HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
A SPECIAL VENDING OPPORTUNITY FOR UVA ARTIST MEMBERS
Deadline to submit: November 6th
Event Date: November 28th, 9am-3pm
Umpqua Valley Arts is bringing back our special Handmade Holiday Market! We are inviting our Artist Members to apply to participate in this annual market that showcases their work. For one day, visitors will be invited to come to UVA to enjoy activities, light bites and drinks, and be able to shop for themselves or find the perfect holiday gift for their family and loved ones.
Must be an Active UVA Member to apply. All work is juried after the application deadline, with spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Artists are notified of their acceptance no later than November 13th.
2027 Artworks Northwest Biennial
A REGIONAL EXHIBIT OF CONTEMPORARY WORKS FROM ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Submissions go live: November 2nd, 2026
Exhibit Dates: June 11th – August 21st, 2027
Umpqua Valley Arts is proud to present another call for our Artworks Northwest Biennial showcase! Starting November 2nd, artists from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Northern California, Western Montana, Western Wyoming, Alaska, and British Columbia are welcome to submit up to three entries to be considered for this multi-media showcase. This exhibit is curated by a professional artist whom UVA asks to lend their eye and experience to the exhibit. Accepted works are then juried for prizes and awards to celebrate the artist’s practice and careers. A curator announcement will be presented when the call goes live on November 2nd.
58TH ANNUAL SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
JUNE 25TH, 26TH, & 27TH, 2027
Early Bird Deadline: February 26th, 2027
Final Deadline: May 1st, 2027
Artists who want to share their art during our biggest event of the year can now apply to have a booth at the 2027 Summer Arts Festival! Participating artists in the festival have their work viewed by thousands of visitors who come to Fir Grove Park for this three day celebration of the arts. Artists who apply before the Early Bird Deadline are eligible to receive special booth pricing and Active UVA Members receiving additional discounts. Artists must apply through Zapplication. This is a juried event, with jurying performed on a rolling basis from now until the final submission deadline.
SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL POSTER CONTEST
HAVE YOUR ARTWORK SEEN BY THOUSANDS!
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!
Deadline to submit: December 12th, 2026
Umpqua Valley Arts is continuing our tradition of hosting a poster contest to determine the overall design and theme for our biggest event of the year! Interested artists can submit up to three pieces to be considered for this amazing opportunity. The chosen artist’s work will be used to inform all marketing materials for the event, and the artist will also receive a cash prize.
There is no theme. Artists are welcome to use their imagination to submit something unique and special to represent our favorite event of the year.
UVA Exhibit Proposals
Top Image: A Soft Person Impersonating Hard Stone; Jillian Browning
Bottom Image: 2018 Artworks Northwest
Exhibit Proposals for 2028: COMING IN 2027
Every year, UVA opens a call for artists working in all themes and media to submit exhibit proposals for solo/group exhibits in our galleries. These exhibits help to promote emerging, mid-career, and established artists and support our mission to provide quality artistic and cultural experiences to our community.
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 every year.
Thank you to all the artists who submitted proposals of our 2026-2027 Exhibition Schedules! We will be reviewing all submissions over the month of October and reach out to all artists by November 1st.
If you missed our deadline to submit, keep an eye out for when Exhibit Proposals for the 2028 year open next year!
If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements, please contact exhibitions@uvarts.com.