CALLS FOR ART
CALL FOR ART:
Wild Wonders
Applications due by: April 17, 2026
Notification of selections: April 24, 2026
Exhibition Dates: May 12 - August 27, 2026
The Chehalem Cultural Center invites you to apply for an upcoming themed exhibit, Wild Wonders. This exhibition will celebrate the beauty, power, and mystery of the natural world, showcasing works inspired by flora and fauna.
This show will be displayed in tandem with Exquisite Creatures, created by artist Christopher Marley.
Ceramic Studio Residency
Applications for 2026 are currently open.
Our goal is to support emerging and established ceramic artists who are interested in building community engagement alongside furthering their own clay practice. This Artist Residency is supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Yamhill County Cultural Coalition.
2025 Northwest Lavender Paint Out
Open and Professional Divisions
Registration for 2025 has closed. Stay tuned for 2026!
Paint in the participating lavender fields of Oregon and Washington June 9 through July 9, 2025. Each artist can choose when and where to paint during each participating farms' “open-for-artists” hours. Many farms are near world class wineries, are scattered through-out the state and some even have mountains as a backdrop to the lovely purple fields. This is a great venue for first-time “en plein air” painters, so don’t be shy, join us for a great painting adventure.
Show Your Work In Our Galleries!
The Chehalem Cultural Center exhibits a wide array of artwork throughout the various galleries in the building. The goal of the center is to feature local, regional, national and international artists that create work in all variety of mediums. Our galleries provide opportunities for critical dialogue, and connecting our community with a wide variety of mediums, processes, concepts and themes. Exhibitions typically rotate every two-months.