Art as Power: Blind Insect Holiday Art Exhibition 2026

About this call

Blind Insect Gallery in Portland, Oregon invites U.S.-based artists to its sixth annual holiday exhibition, Art as Power, on art as a voice, a connection and a way to imagine transformation. All mediums are welcome for small works no larger than 10 x 10 x 10 inches including framing, priced at $300 or less. Selected works are shown on a rotating basis as pieces sell, with at least two works by each artist on display at all times, subject to availability. Artists are notified by November 2, 2026.

Who can apply

• Domestic applicants
• Medium: Painting / Drawing / Mixed Media / Sculpture / Printmaking / Photography / Textile / Ceramics
• Entry fee: See official site
• Open to U.S.-based artists. Submit 3 to 5 original works; at most 4 per artist are selected. Works must be original, no larger than 10" x 10" x 10" including framing or mounting, and priced at $300 or lower (sales split 50/50). Artists already in the gallery's permanent collection must submit new work not previously exhibited. Email info@blindinsect.com with the subject "Holiday Submission, Last Name, First Name": a Word document with a picture and the artist name, title, medium, dimensions, date of creation, sale price, a brief bio and website and Instagram links for each work, plus one high-quality JPEG per work (300 DPI preferred) named "Title, Last and First Name", attached and not embedded. Digital submissions by email only; late submissions are not considered. The page does not state an entry fee.