2022 Mayor's Art Show

The Mayor's Art Show (MAS) is part of a larger celebration of contemporary visual art, artists and the City's public spaces. MAS celebrates local artists, art production and champions the visual arts. MAS recognizes the accomplishments of artists who are committed to enriching their communities through visual arts. The intention is to cultivate diversity, equity, and access to the visual arts and artists.

A panel of artists and art professionals will review all applications. Artists will be notified by early June. Awards will be given based on the consideration of the following criteria: conceptual strength, artistic merit, innovation, craftsmanship and materials. Awards include: Mayor's Choice, Juror's Choice, Peoples' Choice, and Curator's Choice.

Eligibility: Open to all residents who live or work in the City of Eugene and artists who work or have exhibited in Eugene in the past. Artists must be 18 or older. Submission is free. Artists may submit one artwork only. Artwork must be fully show-ready to stand or hang on its own and must have been completed since January 1, 2020. The exhibition accepts 2D, 3D and digital artworks (digital must be self-contained and managed by the artist). Artwork must be available to photograph in late June (exact date and location TBD). For 2D work, submit at least one image of the artwork (one additional detail image may be included for a total of two images). For 3D work, submit two to four images of the artwork (one additional detail image may be included for a total of three to five images). Photographs should present work to its best advantage and give a sense of how the piece sits or hangs. Works accepted in the exhibition must be available to be photographed individually or in exhibition installation shots for advertising and publicity during the entire run of the exhibition. The curator reserves the right to refuse artworks at any time during submission, selection, intake and installation. There is a 25% commission on sales. Work should be marked "NFS" if not available for purchase. All objects sold must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Artwork can be shipped; shipping costs are determined by size and value of the piece.