Artist Exhibit Program

ARTIST EXHIBIT PROGRAM

Clackamas County Arts Alliance showcases the work of local visual artists through our Artist Exhibit Program (AEP). We match artists with libraries, hospitals, county buildings, and other public spaces so their art can be viewed by the public.

The Arts Alliance coordinates installation, and artwork rotates regularly in venues throughout Clackamas County. Community members are able to enjoy changing exhibits, experience various art mediums, and learn about local artists. AEP opens doors to additional exhibit and sales opportunities for artists, while also providing skill building and gallery readiness training. The call for artists to participate in AEP (which is offered commission-free) is extended annually, with an updated roster of artists announced once selections have been completed.

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Please read the timeline below.

ARTIST EXHIBIT PROGRAM (AEP) 2026 CALL TO ARTISTS TIMELINE:

  • August 18, 2025: AEP 2026 Call to Artists opens
  • September 30, 2025: AEP 2026 Call to Artists closes
  • November 2025: AEP 2026 Notifications to Artists sent
  • February 2026: Orientation for accepted artists

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ABOUT: Currently we rotate 19 galleries in 11 public venues in Clackamas County.

Our focus is on original visual 2D artwork in most mediums, and smaller 3D artwork. Mediums include, but are not limited to: painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, encaustic, printmaking, collage, mixed-media, etc.), textiles, ceramics, metal smithing, photography, etc. Some digital artwork may be accepted.

Every month of the year we rotate artwork in a few of our galleries. Starting in late 2025 (and ongoing into fall 2026), selected artists will be notified of proposed exhibit opportunities in our AEP venues (that begin January 2026). Exhibits are up 3 or 4 months, depending on venue, and require 6-9 or 10-14 artworks, depending on gallery space. Artists will drop off their artwork at gallery venue on install day, and pick up their artwork on de-install day. All artwork is to remain on display for full exhibit period, even if it sells.

Read our AEP Artist Handbook for further information HERE. 

All installation/deinstallation will be done by AEP.
 
Every month of the year we rotate artwork in a few of our galleries. Starting in late 2025 (and ongoing into fall 2026), selected artists will be notified of proposed exhibit opportunities in our AEP venues (that begin January 2026). Exhibits are up 3 or 4 months, depending on venue, and require 6-9 or 10-14 artworks, depending on gallery space. Artists will drop off their artwork at gallery venue on install day, and pick up their artwork on de-install day. All artwork is to remain on display for full exhibit period, even if it sells.
 

For questions, please contact AEP Manager Sue Allen at sue@clackamasartsalliance.org or (503) 260-4982.