The Gallery at OSA showcases artists at all levels in a variety of juried and nonjuried exhibitions throughout the year. Featuring the talents of students, community members, and professional artists, The Gallery at OSA is an inclusive and supportive gallery environment to exhibit and view works of art. Learn more about our upcoming calls to artists below.
September 7 - 28, 2023
Online Viewing: September 8 - November 2, 2023
Juried by Cathleen Rehfeld*
The Gallery at Oregon Society of Artists is celebrating all forms of oil media! From pastels, to paints, cold wax, encaustic, and oil-based inks, oil media provides a wealth of luscious colors, textures and surfaces for the artists’ repertoire. Throughout history, oil media have changed the course of art, offering artists endless possibilities for expression and technique and yielding some of art’s most beloved masterpieces. OSA’s Fall Oil Media Juried Showcase aims to highlight the versatility and impact of oil media being used by artists today. From crisp edges to fluid brushstrokes, transparent or deep and lush, we want to see your artistic expressions and interpretations of the world through oil media. We invite you to submit works created with oil paint, pastels, cold wax, encaustic, or oil-based inks.
The Fall Oil Media Showcase will be juried by Cathleen Rehfeld. Cathleen Rehfeld is a former Art Director and Graphic Designer for publications and advertising firms. She is an award-winning artist who has exhibited in many painting competitions and shows, and she has studied art at The Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, WA and the University of Texas in Austin, TX. In 2005 she created the nationally known art event "Pacfic Northwest Plein Air Competition" that is held at Maryhill Museum of Art.
Please join us for an opening reception on September 7, 5:30-7:30PM.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
- Submissions Open: July 7 - August 25, 2023 (entry fee payment, work information and jpeg image must be submitted by August 25)
- Artwork Drop-Off: Thursday, August 31 & Friday, September 1 | 10am - 4pm
- Opening Reception: September 7, 2023 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Artwork Pick-up: Friday, September 29 & Monday, October 2 | 10am - 4pm
GUIDELINES
- This is a juried show, open to both OSA members and non-members.
- Accepted Mediums: oil paints, oil-based pastels, encaustic, cold wax, oil-based inks, and other oil-based media.
- Entry Fee:
- OSA Members: $35 for up to 2 pieces
- Non-Members: $45 for up to 2 pieces
- Artworks should be works recently made within the last year and must not have been exhibited previously in The Gallery at OSA.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Step 1: Login to your OSA Account to Enter Show + Pay: CLICK HERE. Submission details and entry fee payment due by August 25, 2023. If you have any trouble at all, please contact the office 503-228-0706 for assistance.
- Step 2: Submit Images Online: CLICK HERE. Submission of images due by August 25, 2023
- Step 3: Drop off artwork and printed OSA Gallery Contract on Thursday, August 31 & Friday, September 1 | 10am - 4pm
RULES FOR ENTRY
- Artwork should be professionally presented and follow OSA's hanging guidelines (see prospectus). Works that do not comply will not be accepted.
- Each piece must be labled on the back and front (see OSA Gallery Contract for labels) with the artist's name, contact information and title of the work.
- You must fill out and sign an OSA Gallery Contract, even if your work is not for sale.
- OSA's commission rate is 30% of all sales. Funds will be collellcted from buyers and then dispersed to artists ithin 30 days of the exhibition close date.
- Works will be shown online at osagallery.org for two months (approx. one month longer than the gallery show). Works are under contract for that time and must remain available for purchase. Artists may not arrange for the work to be sold outside OSA while under contract.
- Work that is sold must remain on exhibit for the entire duration of the show.
- The Gallery reserves the right to reject artwork that violates our community standards. This would include misogynistic or racist imagery, depiction of extreme violance or graphic sexuality, and objectionable political or religious imagery.
- Artists must deliver and pick-up their work during designated hours. There is a $10 storage fee (per piece) for late pick-ups unless otherwise arrangeed with the OSA office.
For the full exhibition prospectus: CLICK HERE
OSA Gallery Contract: HERE
*Juried exhibitions at OSA are juried for cash prizes and awards. All works are accepted for entry, but only select works will receive awards.
Artwork by Cary Sneider
October 5 - 26 , 2023
Online Viewing: October 6 - December 7, 2023
Juried by Brooke Borcherding*
Plein Air painting and Alla Prima painting capture the essence of a scene, the attitude of a landscape, or the character of a moment. Most often completed in a single sitting, these works feature lively and impressionistic views, bold gestures, and impromptu mark-making. For the Plein Air and Alla Prima Showcase, we’re looking for works that characterize these techniques and capture the fleeting moment. Whether painting in plein air or alla prima, we want to see work that expresses the spontaneity and immediacy of documenting the ever-changing world.
OSA’s Plein Air and Alla Prima Showcase will be juried by Brooke Borcherding. She took her easel outdoor for the first time in 2009 and has been producing a prolific output ever since. Over the past decade as an exhibiting artist Brooke has become nationally and internationally collected, exhibited in numerous galleries in the PNW and most recently has been featured in Sep 2022 issue of Plein Air Magazine for urban plein air painting. Her unique style evolved from a desire to investigate human perception in aesthetics, and to stimulate our human senses by exaggerating the color and space we see around us.
Please join us for an opening reception on Thursday, October 5, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
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Submissions: August 4 - September 22, 2023 (entry fee payment, work information and jpeg image must be submitted by September 22)
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Deadline for entry, jpeg included: September 22, 2023
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Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, September 29 & Monday, October 2 | 10am - 4pm
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Opening Reception: October 5, 2023 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Artwork Pick-up: Friday, October 27 & Monday, October 30 | 10am - 4pm
GUIDELINES
- This is a juried show, open to both OSA members and non-members.
- Accepted Mediums: Any artwork created outdoors or in one sitting.
- Entry Fee:
- OSA Members: $35 for up to 2 pieces
- Non-Members: $45 for up to 2 pieces
- Artworks should be works recently made within the last year and must not have been exhibited previously in The Gallery at OSA.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Step 1: Login to your OSA Account to Enter Show + Pay: CLICK HERE. Submission details and entry fee payment due by September 22, 2023. If you have any trouble at all, please contact the office 503-228-0706 for assistance.
- Step 2: Submit Images Online: CLICK HERE. Submission of images due by September 22, 2023
- Step 3: Drop off artwork and printed OSA Gallery Contract on Friday, September 29 & Monday, October 2 | 10am - 4pm
RULES FOR ENTRY
- Artwork should be professionally presented and follow OSA's hanging guidelines (see prospectus). Works that do not comply will not be accepted.
- Each piece must be labled on the back and front (see OSA Gallery Contract for labels) with the artist's name, contact information and title of the work.
- You must fill out and sign an OSA Gallery Contract, even if your work is not for sale.
- OSA's commission rate is 30% of all sales. Funds will be collellcted from buyers and then dispersed to artists ithin 30 days of the exhibition close date.
- Works will be shown online at osagallery.org for two months (approx. one month longer than the gallery show). Works are under contract for that time and must remain available for purchase. Artists may not arrange for the work to be sold outside OSA while under contract.
- Work that is sold must remain on exhibit for the entire duration of the show.
- The Gallery reserves the right to reject artwork that violates our community standards. This would include misogynistic or racist imagery, depiction of extreme violance or graphic sexuality, and objectionable political or religious imagery.
- Artists must deliver and pick-up their work during designated hours. There is a $10 storage fee (per piece) for late pick-ups unless otherwise arrangeed with the OSA office.
For the full exhibition prospectus: CLICK HEREOSA Gallery Contract: HERE
*Juried exhibitions at OSA are juried for cash prizes and awards. All works are accepted for entry, but only select works will receive awards.
Artwork by Nancy Klos
November 2 - 5 - 30 , 2023
Online Viewing: November 3 - January 4, 2023
Non-Juried, Open to All US Military Veterans
The Gallery at the Oregon Society of Artists is proud to present an exhibition dedicated to the artwork produced by US Military Veterans. For over six years, Oregon Society of Artists has partnered with a variety of foundations to provide free art classes to military veterans. Each November we dedicate The Gallery to showcase the wonderful works being made by veterans at OSA and beyond. The joy of creation are on full display as we honor the diversity, ingenuity, and talent of the US Military Veterans in our communities.
Open to all US Military Veterans, artworks may be submitted in any media, subject matter, or style of art.
OSA’s Veteran program offers free art classes for US Military veterans and is made possible through generous foundation support.
Please join us for an opening reception on Thursday, November 2, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
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Submissions: September 8 - October 20, 2023 (work information and jpeg image must be submitted by October 20)
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Deadline for entry, jpeg included: October 20, 2023
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Artwork Drop-Off: Thursday, October 27 & Friday, October 30 | 10am - 4pm
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Opening Reception: November 2, 2023 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Artwork Pick-up: Friday, December 1 & Monday, December 4 | 10am - 4pm
GUIDELINES
- This is a non juried show, open to all U.S Military Veterans
- Accepted Mediums: Any 2D and 3D artwork.
- There is no entry fee for US Military veterans
- Veterans may submit up to two (2) Artworks
- Artworks should be works recently made within the last year and must not have been exhibited previously in The Gallery at OSA.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Step 1: Login to your OSA Account to Enter Show: CLICK HERE. Submission details and to enter by October 20, 2023. If you have any trouble at all, please contact the office 503-228-0706 for assistance.
- Step 2: Submit Images Online: CLICK HERE. Submission of images due by September 22, 2023
- Step 3: Drop off artwork and printed OSA Gallery Contract on Friday, October 27 & Monday, October 30 | 10am - 4pm
RULES FOR ENTRY
- Artwork should be professionally presented and follow OSA's hanging guidelines (see prospectus). Works that do not comply will not be accepted.
- Each piece must be labled on the back and front (see OSA Gallery Contract for labels) with the artist's name, contact information and title of the work.
- You must fill out and sign an OSA Gallery Contract, even if your work is not for sale.
- OSA's commission rate is 30% of all sales. Funds will be collellcted from buyers and then dispersed to artists ithin 30 days of the exhibition close date.
- Works will be shown online at osagallery.org for two months (approx. one month longer than the gallery show). Works are under contract for that time and must remain available for purchase. Artists may not arrange for the work to be sold outside OSA while under contract.
- Work that is sold must remain on exhibit for the entire duration of the show.
- The Gallery reserves the right to reject artwork that violates our community standards. This would include misogynistic or racist imagery, depiction of extreme violance or graphic sexuality, and objectionable political or religious imagery.
- Artists must deliver and pick-up their work during designated hours. There is a $10 storage fee (per piece) for late pick-ups unless otherwise arrangeed with the OSA office.
For the full exhibition prospectus: CLICK HERE OSA Gallery Contract: HERE
Artwork by Melody Chord
December 2 - 22, 2023
Online Viewing: December 7 - February 1, 2023
Juror TBA*
The Gallery at Oregon Society of Artists is proud to announce the 12 X 12 Art Show and Sale. One of our most popular exhibits, the 12 x 12 features affordable artwork, all under $225. The 12x12 Art Show and Sale at OSA will highlight premier works that celebrate art and culture in all of its innumerable forms.
To participate in the 12 x 12 exhibitions, artists purchase blank wooden 12 x 12 panels from OSA that act as an entry fee. All artwork must be created on an OSA panel to be included in the show. Panels may be used in any way the artist sees fit, and submissions are open to all subject matter created. Each year we discover the creative possibilities of each artist starting with the same blank slate. After you have completed your new piece on your blank panel, use our image submission guidelines on page 2 to submit an image of your completed work to the OSA office by November 17th and call the office with your piece title, medium, and pricing information. If your panel is unpainted, please varnish the surface and edges of the panel.
The 12x12 Showcase entry fee is based on panels purchased from OSA by each artist. Maximum of 3 panels per artist. Panels are available on a first come first served basis. Show entry will close upon the sale of all panels.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
- Submissions: Open June 2, 2023 - until 250 panels sold
- Deadline for entry, jpeg included: Nov 17, 2023
- Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, December 1 | 10am - 4pm, Monday, December 4 | 10am - 4pm
- Opening Reception: December 8 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Artwork Pick-up: Tuesday, January 2 | 10am - 4 pm & Wednesday, January 3 | 10am - 4pm
GUIDELINES
- This is a juried show, open to both OSA members and non-members.
- All works must be created on the 12 x 12 inch cradeled panels available at OSA (must be picked up, no deliveries).
- Accepted Mediums: all painting and drawing media, photography, mixed media and 3D work as long as the work fits within the wood panel dimensions (12" x 12").
- Entry Fee:
- $35 for 1 panel
- $50 for 2 panels
- $65 for 3 panels (maximum)
- OSA's commission rate is $25 of each sale. Work must be for sale and priced at $225 or less. Funds will be collected from buyers and then dispersed to artists within 30 days of the show close date. The artist and buyer must arrainge any shipping and delivery costs if the buys is unable to pick up the work from OSA.
- Panels must have a wire attached to the back with a sturdy D-ring attachment. See prospectus for details.
HOW TO ENTER
- Step 1: Call (503) 228 0706 or walk in to the office to buy the panels and enter the show. Entry open till the panels sell out.
- Step 2: Submit Images Online: CLICK HERE. Submission of images due by November 17, 2023
- Step 3: Drop off artwork and printed OSA Gallery Contract on Friday, December 1, and Monday December 4, 2023 from 10am - 4pm.
RULES FOR ENTRY
- Artwork should be professionally presented and follow OSA's hanging guidelines (see prospectus). Works that do not comply will not be accepted.
- Each piece must be labled on the back and front (see OSA Gallery Contract for labels) with the artist's name, contact information and title of the work.
- You must fill out and sign an OSA Gallery Contract.
- Works will be shown online at osagallery.org for two months (approx. one month longer than the gallery show). Works are under contract for that time and must remain available for purchase. Artists may not arrange for the work to be sold outside OSA while under contract.
- Work that is sold must remain on exhibit for the entire duration of the show.
- The Gallery reserves the right to reject artwork that violates our community standards. This would include misogynistic or racist imagery, depiction of extreme violance or graphic sexuality, and objectionable political or religious imagery.
- Artists must deliver and pick-up their work during designated hours. There is a $10 storage fee (per piece) for late pick-ups unless otherwise arrangeed with the OSA office.
Prospectus: CLICK HEREOSA Gallery Contract: HERE
*Juried exhibitions at OSA are juried for cash prizes and awards. All works are accepted for entry, but only select works will receive awards.
Artwork by Judy Shaw