Art Exhibition Call Out

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Reading room wall. Your art could be here.
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Program room wall. Your art could be here.
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Program room wall. Your art could be here.

The Oregon Public Library is seeking local area artists to exhibit their artwork for 2025. Please review the Exhibit Policy (PDF) and Exhibitor Application and Release Form (PDF) for questions about liability and exhibition.

Overview

The Library is interested in exhibiting local artists' work that reflect a wide range of views, expressions, opinions, and interests for the community. We have exhibit space in the 1st floor Community Room and 2nd floor Reading Room.

Below are the exhibit periods that are available for 2025. Because there are only 5 slots for the year, a group of artists may wish to apply together.

  • January 15-February 25
  • April 9-May 20
  • May 21-July 1
  • August 13-Sepetember 23
  • September 24-November 11

Selection Process

A committee, created by the Library, will review applications and select exhibitors once a year. The committee evaluates applications based on criteria defined in the Exhibit Policy (PDF).

Any group or individual whose application is not selected for exhibition may reapply for consideration during the next selection process time period.

Application and Deadline

Complete the Fillable Exhibitor Application (PDF) and email to orelib [at] oregonlibrary.org (orelib[at]oregonlibrary[dot]org), or in person to the Adult Services Desk on the 2nd floor. 

To exhibit artwork in the library in 2025, all application materials must be submitted by December 18, 2024 at 5pm.

Additional Information

Please review the Exhibit Policy (PDF) and Exhibitor Application and Release Form (PDF) for questions about liability and exhibition.

  • Exhibit-ready artwork is required for inclusion.
  • Items must be installed using the wire hangers in the display areas. Nothing may be taped, glued, or nailed to the wall.