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A big part of our mission is supporting artists through the exhibit and sale of a wide range of artwork. We have five exhibition/sales venues/opportunities here at the Center and invite you to submit your work to any that you feel are appropriate.
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214 North Main Street Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-9201 artscntr@uci.net |
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Each holiday season the Pendleton Center for the Arts transforms the 1800 sq. ft. East Oregonian Gallery into a showcase for fine craft from across the country. "The Art of the Gift" Exhibit attracts visitors from far and wide who appreciate finding fine crafts for the home, table and personal adornment that make great gifts.
The Holiday Exhibit is our best attended event of the year and in 2006 we paid out more than $13,500.00 to the participating artists.
We're looking for a good mix of items under $200 (although we do take a few things in the $200 - $500 range), with most items in the $35 - $75 range. We also are interested in a mix of fun/funky and more formal works. Our clientele here in Pendleton isn't what many people expect - they are well-traveled and appreciate contemporary style, superior craftsmanship and good selection.
· The exhibit runs from mid November - Dec. 31, 2008 · All items must be available for sale All items are insured by the Center during the exhibit · The Center takes a 30% commission on sold works. · Shipping to and from the Center is the responsibility of the artist. · Items must arrive at the Center by November 10, 2008 · Participating artists' names will appear on the 1000 postcards as well as posters printed to publicize the event to our regional supporters · The Center's website will carry information about the exhibit and participating artists during the exhibit.
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Our 1800 sq. ft. East Oregonian Gallery is a beautiful space with flexible exhibit configurations and wonderful light. Exhibits change monthly and include regional emerging artists whose work has reached a level of professionalism to carry a major exhibition, artists of merit from outside the region, traveling group exhibits and our yearly “Open Regional Exhibit”. The committee considers artist submissions every six months. Please send 10-12 high resolution jpegs of recent work on CD-Rom along with a Bio, Resume and Artist’s Statement to: Exhibits, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 North Main, Pendleton, OR 97801. All submissions are acknowledged and there is no return of materials.
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The Pendleton Foundation Trust Fine Craft Gallery is a 1700 sq. ft. sales area where we display and sell fine work by more than 50 regional artists along with select work from outside the region. The product mix includes functional and decorative pottery, hand-crafted jewelry of all sorts, textiles, hand-bound books, art glass, original miniature paintings and more. All work is accepted on consignment and the gallery takes a 30% commission on sold items. Regular advertising highlights various artists and items and attractive displays highlight each piece to its best effect. Work is considered on an on-going basis. Email a short description of your work along with a website link or 4-5 low-res jpegs. |
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The Lorenzen Board Room Gallery is our community gallery space that we make available on a “first come, first served” basis to local emerging artists who have at least 8 works that are framed and ready to hang. Exhibits last approximately four weeks and are times to coincide with the exhibitions in the main East Oregonian Gallery space.
We encourage artists to make work available for sale, but it is not required. Staff provides press releases to local papers and any other publicity desired is the responsibility of the artist.
To have work considered for an exhibit, call the Center at 541-278-9201 to make an appointment to stop by the Arts Center at 214 North Main with samples of your work.
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To have work considered for “The Art of the Gift 2008”, please email 5-6 jpegs or a link to a website where your work can be viewed with a brief statement about the work. Please include prices (retail) and contact information. |
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Our annual Open Regional Exhibit is a great event that draws both amateur and professional artists from northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. Odd numbered years feature painting, sculpture and mixed media, even numbered years feature photography. This year’s Photography exhibit is non-juried, but our special judge, Terry Toedtemeier, will award more than $1200 in prize money. Toedtemeier is the Curator of Photographs at the Portland Art Museum, and he will give a talk for the participating artists and be available for one-on-one critiques. Exhibit runs May 2 - May 30, 2008
Print your entry form here.
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