30th Annual Visual Arts Showcase - Beaverton, Oregon

The 30th Annual Visual Arts Showcase is open to artists residing in Oregon. Artists may submit up to four original works completed within the last two years. All artwork must be for sale with a maximum sale price of $5,000. Work by students is acceptable but no work done in class is eligible. Previously accepted pieces from past Showcases may not be entered again.

Submissions must be made online by Monday, August 6, 2012 by 11:00 PM. There is no entry fee to apply. Selected artists will be required to pay a $30 design and marketing fee at the time artwork is delivered. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will occur the week of September 3, 2012. Accepted artwork must be delivered to Beaverton City Library on Wednesday, October 24 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Artwork will be displayed from November 3-11, 2012 and must be picked up on Sunday, November 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Artists must volunteer at least one shift (2-3 hours) during the exhibition. Artists who fail to sign up or show up for a volunteer slot will be charged a $50 gallery sitting fee. A 30% commission will be retained by the Beaverton Arts Commission from all sales. Judging categories include Best of Show, Watercolor, Fine Craft & Sculpture, Oils & Acrylics, Prints, Drawings & Pastels, Photography, and Mixed Media. For more information, contact the Beaverton Arts Commission at 503-526-2299 or [email protected].