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Call to Artists: Wallowa Works Art Exhibit – Submission deadline – EXTENDED! 12/9 midnight
December 10, 2024

January 11th – February 18th, 2025
Opening Reception: January 11th, 12-4pm
Submission deadline – EXTENDED! 12/9 midnight
We invite you to submit your work for the Wallowa Works Exhibit, a showcase of artwork that celebrates the unique essence of living and working in our beautiful county. This exhibit will run from January 11th – February 18th, 2025, offering a platform for a variety of artistic expressions that reflect the heart of Wallowa County.
Whether your focus is the agricultural roots, history, rugged landscapes, wildlife, community life, or the daily grind of local industries, this is your chance to portray what Wallowa County means to you. All mediums are welcome, including:
Paintings & Drawing || Photography || Sculpture || Mixed Media || Fiber Arts || Ceramics || Printmaking
Curated and judged by Kirk Skovlin, this exhibit will recognize outstanding work with the following awards:
✨ Awards:
1st Place: $250 || 2nd Place: $150 || 3rd Place: $100 || People’s Choice: $50 || Best Young Artist: $25
📅 Opening Reception:
Join us on Saturday January 11th, 12-4pm, to meet the artists, celebrate the community’s creative spirit, and immerse yourself in the diverse perspectives of Wallowa County life.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to share your voice and vision! Submit your art today and be part of the Wallowa Works Exhibit!
About the curator, Kirk Skovlin:
“I’ve lived in Wallowa County for 24 years and have roots here that go back to 1872. My ancestors moved here from Cove, bringing the first settler’s livestock with them. The recent years living and working on the 6 Ranch has given me lots of inspiration to capture ranch life imagery and beautiful landscapes. Through my art l strive to share my excitement about the beauty of this area l call home. Living on a cattle ranch there is no shortage of rural scenes with an abundance of wildlife and picturesque mountainous terrain. In my paintings and prints I try to create a feeling or mood that speaks to the viewer knowing how the ambient light plays a part in the overall affect.
When choosing the subject, my eye wants to see the landscape as it might have looked in a time prior to power lines, shiny buildings and modern equipment. This ‘nostalgic filter’ reveals my strong sense of awareness and admiration of the tenacious men and women who carved out an existence with their calloused hands, using a small assortment of tools and a lot of know-how. Their hard work was their legacy and key to their survival. My art will always show that the spirit of hard work and care for the land still exists here today.”
Call Details
What: Call to Artists for the Wallowa Works Exhibition at the Josephy Center for Arts & Culture
When: Submission deadline – EXTENDED! 12/9 midnight
Where: Submit up to 3 digital images
Artist Notification: by 12/10 4pm, via email
Art Delivery: 1/6, 12-2pm to Josephy Center 403 N Main St. Joseph 97846
(Late entries will not be accepted)
Exhibition: 1/11-2/18
Art Pick-up: 2/18 12-4pm
Exhibit Entry Fee: $10
About: Artists are invited to submit up to 3 works of any 2D or 3D medium. All works must be for sale. Artists receive 60%, gallery retains 40% commission on art sales.
Include 1 digital image per artwork submitted
(At least 1800 pixels or greater on the largest side. Max file size 5mb. jpeg/jpg only)
ARTIST APPLICATION