Call for Artists

Application Period Now Closed

The deadline is 5pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Artists will be notified of decision by November 30.

The library's Community Room gallery hosts a monthly rotating exhibit of art. The library strives to present the best work in the widest possible range of media and styles throughout the year. The space is set up for two-dimensional work, but we have three display cases in the library for three-dimensional work.

Case 1: 42” wide x 14” deep. There is a lower shelf and a middle shelf. Located near the family bathroom.
Case 2: 90" wide x 24" deep. Located in the Fireplace Room.
Case 3: 66” wide x 20” deep. Each of the display compartments on top is 9x21” with a height of 6”. Located in the Reading Room.

See our Call for Artists FAQ and our Art Gallery Operating Policy.

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New to Exhibiting?

Check out some of the books below for helpful advice about exhibiting your artwork. All of these books are available through Clackamas County libraries. (Click the link for each title to find out availability in the catalog).

• The Business of Being an Artist, by Daniel Grant
• Writing the Artist Statement: Revealing the True Spirit of Your Work, by Ariane Goodwin
• The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love, by Jackie Battenfield
• Art/Work: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career, by Heather Darcy Bhandari

Exhibits

See the current exhibit line-up.