Heroes and Villains: 16th Annual Juried Show

Columbia City Gallery invites artists to submit work for its 16th Annual Juried Exhibit. The exhibition theme is "Heroes and Villains," exploring the multifaceted nature of iconic figures, histories, and personal stories. The exhibition showcases the intricate interplay between good and evil, challenging conventional perceptions and evoking introspection. Artists in all media (2D, 3D) are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the past two years that reflects this theme. This is a regional call for the Pacific Northwest.

For a $25 entry fee, artists may submit up to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration. Submissions are accepted via Café (callforentry.org). You may upload 1 image of all 2D artworks and/or up to 3 images for 3D artworks. Entry is not complete until payment is received. Jurors are Inye Wokoma (artist, filmmaker, journalist, and co-founder of Wa Na Wari), Hanako O'Leary (artist), and Tommy Gregory (artist/curator, Senior Art Program Manager for Public Art/Port of Seattle). Awards: $500 First place, $300 Second place, and $200 Third place.

Entry deadline is June 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MDT (11:00 p.m. Pacific time). Notifications will be emailed by July 13, 2023. Accepted artwork must be delivered on August 7 before noon. The exhibition runs from August 9 - September 24, 2023. Artists' Reception and Awards Ceremony is August 12 (5-7 p.m.). All unsold artwork must be picked up on September 25. All artwork in the exhibit must be for sale; the gallery takes a 50% commission on works sold. 2D works must be properly prepared for exhibition with wire securely attached. Sculpture must be able to stand on its own without wobble. Each accepted work must arrive with an id label with the artist's name and artwork title securely attached to the back of frame or bottom of sculpture. The artist agrees that images of artwork may be used in publicity materials. If you cannot deliver your artwork, shipping costs are your responsibility. A pre-printed shipping label for return shipment must be included with your work. The Gallery reserves the right to reject work that is not represented accurately in the image or that arrives damaged, poorly constructed or poorly presented.

For questions, contact Kari at [email protected] or 206-760-9843.