2022 Gallery Without Walls Call for Art

The Arts Council of Lake Oswego invites artist submissions for the Gallery Without Walls outdoor public art exhibition. Artists may submit up to three works per artist, including completed works or proposals for new works to be completed by August 2022. Artwork will be displayed throughout the downtown business district for a two-year exhibition period from summer 2022 to summer 2024. Submissions from emerging, mid-career, and established artists, as well as collaborations or teams, are encouraged. Works of various media including sculpture, new media, projections, and murals are sought.

Up to fifteen artists will be selected by the Selection Committee to display one artwork each. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium and are eligible for an annual People's Choice purchase award of up to $20,000 (with a 30% gallery fee). Selected artists are invited to attend the annual Gallery Without Walls Celebration in September. Works will be available for sale during the exhibition period with a 30% gallery fee paid to the Arts Council; sold artworks must remain on display for the contracted exhibition period.

Artworks are generally displayed on concrete plinths of varying sizes. Limited options include earth mounting in parks or greenspace and building facades for murals or projections. A limited number of plinth locations have electrical capability. Selected artists will be notified of their display method in May. The Arts Council's contractor will install all works, and artists (or a representative) are required to attend installation and de-installation. The City will maintain liability insurance during the exhibition period. Artwork cannot be shipped; artists are responsible for delivery and presence at installation. Submissions must include concept statement (minimum 100 words), photos/drawings/renderings, artwork information (title, materials, dimensions, color, weight, date of creation, exhibition history), base specifications, price, resume/CV, and artist website/social media. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected] with subject line "Application for GWW 2022." Deadline to apply is 5pm PST November 30, 2021.