Oregon City Festival of the Arts 2026

APPLICATION INFORMATION: All applications must be submitted through ZAPPLICATION.

For more information on how to apply digitally, please review the tips, FAQ’s, and imaging techniques found at: http://www.zapplication.org/imagingtips.phtml.

JURY REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) categories maximum per artist. Artists wishing to exhibit work produced in two medium categories must apply separately for each medium including digital images and jury fees for each category.

1. Images: Four (4) images of your artwork are required plus one (1) image of your body of work as you typically display it for sale. This can be a booth/display shot, an image from a show or gallery, or a set-up of your display apparatus with your work on it. If you are planning on using your display apparatus during the show, we must see it in this image.
2. Slides, links to websites, and/or paper applications will not be accepted.
3. Artist Statement: An Artist Process Statement is required to be submitted with your application. Explain to the jury how you create your work and what makes it unique. We are looking for process, not philosophy. Limit your statement to 300 characters or less.
4. Jury Criteria within the jury process: the jury will consider original thought and intent, overall concept, demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship, and consistency of style and presentation.

The festival management will let you know if you are added to a waitlist but will not post a waitlist of artists. If for any reason an artist is unable to be present at our festival - management will make the decision to contact appropriate juried artists.

The following categories will be considered (some mediums have specific requirements). Oregon City Festival of the Arts does not have specific numbers for each category, it is important that there is diversity in mediums both for the patrons and the selling artists.

2D CATEGORIES Two-dimensional (2D) works are designed to be displayed on walls with a one-sided orientation. All images must be original in composition. Specific hanging details will be given to 2D artists upon acceptance. All displayed work must be for sale. Only original work may be displayed on the wall. Appropriately labeled reproductions may go into browse bins. Upon acceptance 2D artists will be provided with appropriate gallery hanging requirements instructions in consideration of types of frames and weight of the art.

1. Drawing: Original compositions drawn by the artist’s hand incorporating ink, wax, crayon, charcoal, pastel, pencil, ink etc.

2. Painting: Original compositions that are created by the artist’s hand in oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Painting over prints or pre-existing images (regardless of the substrate) is not considered an original. These are considered “altered reproductions” and must go in browse bins and be labeled as outlined below.

3. Printmaking: Prints are defined as multiple originals where the artist’s hand has manipulated the plates, stone, blocks, composite reliefs, and screens. Photocopies, giclees, or offset reproductions, machine-produced images are not considered print originals. They are considered reproductions and must go in browse bins and labeled as outlined below.

4. Photography: All photography work must be original to the artist applying to this festival. It is best that prints meet "archival quality" but not required. The photographer is welcome to utilize a professional printing business or their own printer. 

5. 2D Fiber: Wall hangings and framed works of fiber art that are designed to be hung on a wall. Pieces may be woven, felted, stitched, batik dyed or created by other means appropriate to the fiber.

6. 2D Mixed Media: Work that incorporates the use of two or more media such as ink and pastel, or painting and collage-type materials that are combined in a single original work.

REPRODUCTION POLICIES FOR ALL 2D ARTWORK

Quality reproductions are allowed in an art bin. Reproductions must be consistent with the style and quality of the juried work. A reproduction is any work that is reproduced other than the way the artist's original was produced. Such as glicees and or photocopies. 

No reproductions may be hung. 2D artists are allowed a display for greeting cards with images of their own work. Reproductions must be labeled as such on each piece along with the kind of reproduction it is.

A reproduction of an original that has been altered by adding paint or other media is considered an “altered reproduction” and may not be sold as an original.

 

3D CATEGORIES

1. 3D Mixed Media: Three-dimensional work incorporating multiple materials. If recycled materials are used, it must be altered or used in a way that is different than their original purpose.

2. Ceramics: Original functional and/or non-functional works created by the artist from clay: porcelain, stoneware, and/or earthenware. No factory-produced work, painted slip cast or RAM pressed work allowed. Clay work from commercial molds is prohibited.

3. Glass; Work that has been handcrafted by the artist by glass blowing, fusing, casting or kiln forming. No pre-manufactured items, regardless of additional modification or enhancement by artist, are permitted.

4. Fiber – Wearables: Clothing and accessories other than jewelry. Garments, scarves, hats, purses and other items may be constructed from fiber, leather or recycled goods that are suitable for wearing. No mass- or factory-produced work is allowed regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist.

5. Fiber – Non-Wearables: Basketry, papermaking, leatherwork, and fibers made into non-wearable items such as rugs, towels, pillows, boxes etc. No mass- or factory- produced work is allowed regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist.

6. Jewelry: All jewelry must be designed and handmade by the artist using metals, gems, stones, clay, wood, fiber, glass and beads.

7. Outdoor/Garden Art: Any work, 2D or 3D, that is primarily created for outdoor display including water features, illuminations or mosaics, garden wall art, etc.

8. Sculpture: Three-dimensional works incorporating any material that is carved, modeled, constructed or cast. If recycled materials are used, they must be altered or used in a way that is different from their original purpose.

9. Wood: Functional or non-functional work crafted primarily from wood by the artist. Painted and/or wood assemblages where the artist did not make the primary piece should be entered in 3-D Mixed Media category.

BOOK AUTHORS
Individual authors may apply with book entries that will be based on originality, skill/technique, and cohesive body of work.
Non-profit organizations that mentor and support independent PNW authors who are looking to achieve professional standards in writing, publishing, and marketing may also apply. 

1. All work exhibited must be original art produced by the artist. No copyright or brand infringement. Work done by a production studio is not acceptable. Buy-sell and/or imports are not allowed. Work from kits, commercial designs, done in classes or workshops, and derivative work are also prohibited.
2. All work exhibited must be for sale. Oregon City Festival is not a sample show.
3. Artists are required to manage their own cutomer sales in cash or credit to your preference. (Cell coverage map)
4. Artists may exhibit work only in the category in which they were juried in. Exhibited work must be consistent in style, quality, and method with juried images.
5. No more than two (2) artists may collaborate on work. Both names must be on the application.
6. All artists, whether they are members of Three Rivers Artist Guild or Non-members from the public are juried the same. There is no ratio or preference in jury acceptance between Three Rivers Artist Guild members or Non-members from the public. No priority is given to any artist applying to Oregon City Festival of the Arts

• This is an outdoor event on the grass. Although we make every effort to find the most level and suitable booth spaces, not all locations are perfectly flat.
• Be prepared with a wagon or hand truck to wheel your belongings to and from your site as some booth sites are not accessible by car and driving on the lawn is strictly prohibited. We will do our best to have volunteers on hand to assist. 
• Bring weights to ensure your canopy is secure. There is water available if you need it to fill your weight bags. Stakes are not permitted due to a fragile irrigation system.
• There is no power available for the booths.
• Be prepared for inclement weather.