Call – THE CURIO, presented by the Beaverton Arts Market (apply by 5/5/2024)

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

THE CURIO: PRESENTED BY THE BEAVERTON ARTS MARKET

(Beaverton, OR) – The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent Street) in partnership with The City of Beaverton / Beaverton Arts Market is pleased to announce a call for artists for its second annual exhibition and sale, The Curio. Visual artists in Oregon and Washington are invited to apply. The focus of the exhibition and sale is on original works of art, small gifts, and artist reproductions. To be considered, artists must have a strong body of work, demonstrate superior craftsmanship, and have a considerable inventory with multiple pieces available for sale. Please note, we will not be featuring holiday specific items in this exhibition.

Artists interested in applying to The Curio must submit their application through submittable at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ArtSubmit by Sunday, May 5, 2024, by 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in this opportunity. A selection process will follow, and artists will be notified. For more information on eligibility, acceptable media, submission guidelines, and fees, please see the full prospectus linked below, or on our website and Submittable.

The Reser Gallery staff will hold two application info sessions over Zoom on Friday, April 12 at 1:00 pm and Friday, April 26, at 2:00 pm. These sessions will provide tips and guidance on how to prepare an application and answer any questions from potential applicants. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please send an email to gallery@thereser.org with subject heading “Curio Bootcamp.” The info sessions will be recorded and posted on the gallery website for those unable to attend either session.

The mission of the Art Gallery at The Reser is to exhibit diverse and intentional works of art by regional Northwest artists and to support and celebrate a community which values, participates, and partners in the arts. The Curio is a collaboration between the Beaverton Arts Market and The Reser Gallery that celebrates the creativity and diversity of regional artists and craftspeople while offering a unique shopping experience for art lovers.

For more information about the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, programming, gallery, and performance season lineup, visit www.thereser.org.

For more information about the City of Beaverton Arts Program, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Arts.