Wild Wonders Call for Art

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. From quiet, intimate studies of nature to bold interpretations of wilderness and ecological connection, Wild Wonders seeks to highlight the many ways artists engage with the living world around us. Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that reflects their personal relationship with nature, whether rooted in observation, imagination, environmental awareness, or emotional response. Through diverse perspectives and artistic approaches, Wild Wonders aims to inspire curiosity, reverence, and a renewed sense of connection to the natural world.

This show will be displayed in tandem with Exquisite Creatures, created by artist Christopher Marley. We’ll have humanly collected and artfully displayed specimens of insects, reptiles, birds, sea creatures, shells, stones, and fossils on display. If you would like more information on Marley’s collection or preservation methods, please read this statement by the artist. 

We invite you to submit your work for this exhibition. We look forward to seeing what about the natural world inspires you!

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to all artists 18 years or older. All mediums and sizes will be considered. Artists at any point in their careers are encouraged to apply.

We are accepting applications now through April 17th, 2026
Selection Announcement: April 24th, 2026
Artwork Drop off dates: May 5th-7th, 9am-6pm
Exhibition Dates: May 12th- August 27th, 2026
Artwork Pickup: August 28th, 2026
Artist Reception and Award Announcements: June 5th, 5-7pm in the Parrish Gallery, 415 E. Sheridan St. Newberg OR 97213 

Details:

  • Artists must be 18 years of age or older

  • Artists can submit up to three pieces of artwork 

  • All artworks must be original works made by the artist

  • All mediums and styles of artwork are welcome

  • All pieces will be juried based on originality and craftsmanship

  • Selected artworks will be exhibited in the Central Gallery, along the hallway

  • Selected works must be for sale and realistically priced

  • The CCC will take a 40% commission from all sales

  • A W-9 form will be required upon acceptance into the show

  • Images must be in a JPEG or PNG format and should be titled accordingly: First_Last-shortened title-0in.

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Email  galleries@chehalemculturalcenter.org to apply, with the email titled: Applying Wild Wonders

In the email body, enter all following information about each piece: 

  • Title:

  • Dimensions:

  • Price or Insurance value:

  • Is your piece for sale (Y/N): 

Each artist can submit 3 artworks for review, submitted as attached files, a link to a Dropbox folder, or link to a Google Drive folder. Artwork photo samples should be JPG or PDF file types and should be labeled with the title and artist name in the file name, ex: title_artistname.pdf

If you have any questions, please email galleries@chehalemculturalcenter.org

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