Images of the Shrub-Steppe 2024

Images of the Shrub-Steppe is an annual juried art exhibit featuring work inspired by the shrub-steppe lands of Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. Shrub-steppe is a type of arid landscape made up of native perennial grasses, shrubs, and flowering plants. Historically, shrub-steppe dominated the landscape of Eastern Washington, but today, less than half of Washington's shrub-steppe remains. Cowiche Canyon Conservancy is a land trust working to protect shrub-steppe habitat and connect people to the land. The exhibit will be held at Boxx Gallery, a non-profit art gallery and community gathering space in Tieton, WA.

Artists in all media are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the last five years and inspired by the shrub-steppe lands of the Yakima Valley. Submissions are limited to 3 pieces per artist. The entry fee is $30 (non-refundable). The juror is Bob Fisher, known for his paintings of Central Washington and the Yakima River Canyon. He holds Bachelor's degrees in painting and art history from the University of Washington and a Master's in painting from Central Washington University.

The exhibit runs September 6 - October 5, 2024. Entry deadline is August 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT (11:00 p.m. Pacific time). Notifications will be emailed by August 12, 2024. Accepted artwork must be delivered to Boxx Gallery on September 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An Artists Reception is scheduled for September 7. Awards include a Juror's Award of $100 and a People's Choice Award of $100. All artwork in the exhibit must be for sale; the gallery takes a 35% commission. Artwork must be delivered display ready, labeled on the back with artist name, title, and price. Hanging artwork must have hanging wire installed on the back. For questions, contact [email protected] or (509) 248-5065.