Fairs/Festivals
Oregon City Open Studios Tour 2026
Oregon City, Oregon
Application fee: $10
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
Oregon City Open Studios, hosted by the Three Rivers Artist Guild (TRAG), offers a unique opportunity for fine artists and high-quality makers to showcase their work and give the community a behind-the-scenes peek at where their art is made. This exclusive members-only event, (join TRAG here https://threeriversartistguild.com/membership/) held on the first Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 AM to 4 PM, provides a unique opportunity for local artists to connect with art enthusiasts. Artists without their own studios who wish to participate can apply, indicating in the application if they need a host studio. Artists will be placed with a host artist at random, but if they have a specific request, they should include that in the application as well. Artists with studios, we will only be accepting studios located in the Oregon City/Beavercreek/Redland areas or within 2 miles of that. Unfortunately we won’t be accepting any studios over the river on the west side.
There will be a $10 application fee to cover the Zapp application processing. The early bird fee is $100 and will end on March 31st. The regular application fee is $125 and will close on May 19th. Your acceptance letter will include a link to payment which will be due by May 30th.
There will be a $10 application fee to cover the Zapp application processing. The early bird fee is $100 and will end on March 31st. The regular application fee is $125 and will close on May 19th. Your acceptance letter will include a link to payment which will be due by May 30th.
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General Information
All work exhibited must be original art produced by the artist. Work created by a production studio is not acceptable. Buy-sell items, imports, work from kits, commercial designs, and derivative work are prohibited. Exhibited work must be consistent in style, quality, and method with the juried images.
All art mediums are welcome. If you work in multiple mediums, please select "Other (Multiple Mediums)" and list each one in your artist statement.
All artwork exhibited must be for sale, with clear pricing. Artists should maintain sufficient merchandise throughout the weekend to ensure a well-stocked display.
Artists are responsible for all sales transactions and should be prepared with a credit card reader and change for cash purchases. Artists keep 100% of their sales income from the show and are responsible for paying any appropriate taxes.
Application Requirements
Oregon City Open Studios reserves the right to use all submitted images and trade names in any marketing activities. This is a “rain or shine” event, and artists agree to be on-site during open studio hours regardless of the weather. In preparation for the Pacific Northwest’s unpredictable weather, if you will be applying as a guest artist at a host studio, your booth space must be covered by a canopy and designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. Oregon City Open Studios suggests securing all canopies with a minimum of 40 pounds of weight on each corner. Artists are required to bring their own tents, weights, chairs, tables, and all other items needed for their booths. Guest artists should discuss space and setup with their hosting studio.
Applications close on May 19th, with notifications of acceptance sent by May 30th. Please note that applying does not guarantee acceptance, as this is a curated show. While we limit acceptance to non-ADA accessible studios, a few exceptions are allowed. Applicants must specify whether their location is ADA accessible.
New studios applying will need to undergo a review process. A TRAG representative will visit your studio before final approval. If your studio is inside your home and visitors will be guided through your home, there must be a clear separation between the home and studio areas to ensure a comfortable situation for customers to visit.
Artists must submit at least four high-quality, natural light photos of their artwork for submission review and potential marketing material. Please include pictures of all art mediums. The booth shot is for a picture of your studio or a picture of your booth if you do not have a studio.
Participation is limited to Three Rivers Artists Guild members, but new artists are welcome to join by paying the $45 annual TRAG membership fee. This is an excellent opportunity for both seasoned and emerging artists to engage with the community. Please become a TRAG member before applying to Open Studios by going to https://threeriversartistguild.com/membership/
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
50
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
40
Booth Information
Artists are inviting the public into their studios to showcase their work and share their creative process. Works in progress are encouraged to give visitors insight into how the art is made. Artists demos are highly encourage since the public is coming to see how your process works.
Guest artists should coordinate with their host to arrange their display space, which may be indoors or outdoors. Indoor space for guest artists is limited, so please be prepared to set up in an outdoor tent if needed.
Guest artists should coordinate with their host to arrange their display space, which may be indoors or outdoors. Indoor space for guest artists is limited, so please be prepared to set up in an outdoor tent if needed.
Refund Policy
The two day tour participation fee is $100 for early bird and $125 general fee. You will be sent a payment request after you‘ve been juried in and your application and studio has been approved. There are no refunds on fees.
Additional Fees
Event fee: $125
Terms to Apply
Application fee: $10