2027 CALL TO ARTISTS | Artist Exhibit Program

The Clackamas 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. Currently we rotate 22 galleries in 12 public venues in Clackamas County.

Our annual AEP installation schedule starts in January and ends in March the following year. Galleries are rotated quarterly, 5-10 galleries begin a new rotation each month.

Exhibits require 6-9 or 10-14 artworks, depending on gallery space, and should be ready to hang on installation date. All artwork is to remain on display for full exhibit period, even if it sells.

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 is extended annually, and juried selections are announced via email.

AEP 2027 CALL TO ARTISTS TIMELINE:

•  August 17, 2026: AEP 2026 Call to Artists opens
•  September 30, 2026: AEP 2026 Call to Artists closes
• November 2026: AEP 2026 Notifications to Artists sent
• February 2027: AEP 2027 Artist Orientation

Eligibility:

• This opportunity is open to emerging and experienced individual artists who live or work in Clackamas County
• Prior exhibit history is not required!
• Artists who have previously exhibited in the AEP Program are invited to apply – with new artwork.

*  Working or living in Clackamas County means Artist’s studio is in the County, or Artist is employed in the County.

Opportunity:

Our focus is on original visual 2D artwork and smaller 3D artwork, in all mediums. 

Mediums include, but are not limited to: 

• 2D– oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, encaustic, printmaking, collage, photography, book arts, textiles, ceramics, metal smithing, mixed-media, etc.
• 3D— sculpture, ceramics, mosaic, glass, metal arts, clay, stone, wood, glass, metal, concrete, mixed media, etc.
• Some digital artwork may be accepted. AI-created work will not be accepted.

Communication Timeline:

• November 2026: AEP 2027 Notifications to Artists sent: If accepted, this email notification will contain an Artist Agreement, which must be signed and submitted by December 2026 in order to be placed in next year’s exhibit rotation.
• February 2027: In-person Artist Orientation. Learn more about the Artist Exhibit Program, meet your fellow artists, see how best to prepare your artwork for a successful display, and get your questions answered. Attendance required for all new incoming artists. 
• Throughout 2027: Exhibit Opportunity emails sent to each accepted artist containing detailed information on proposed venue, dates and times for artwork delivery and pickup. Please respond promptly to let us know if it will work for your schedule and that you can have the range of artworks required.
• Google Form: Submit completed Google Form (linked in Exhibit Opportunity email) 1-2 weeks prior to your installation date. This information is used to create signage for your exhibit.
• Exhibit Assets: After installation you will receive an email with pictures of your exhibit and pdf of your formatted artist statement.
• Artist Survey: Brief survey sent to artists after exhibit ends.

Read our AEP Artist Handbook for further information and guidelines HERE.

For questions or assistance, please contact: Chelsey Hawkey at [email protected]