Oregon Society of Artists
 




Coming Up in the OSA Gallery

Oregon Society of Artists Gallery Portland OregonThe OSA Gallery is open from 1 pm to 4 pm daily except Mondays and Holidays.  Visitors are welcome! While you are there, inquire about classes, workshops, upcoming demos, and becoming a member.

Framing Rules for non-juried shows

2013 Gallery Events

As well as good instruction, we offer both associate and active juried members the opportunity to show in our large gallery.  Entry fee for gallery showings of up to three paintings is only $15 total.  Fees for juried shows may vary.  We do not take commission fees for selling your work.

**Art is accepted from 10am to noon. unless noted


May: ASSOCIATE SHOW
Accept artwork May 4, from 10 am to noon. Reception May 5 from 1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up May 24, from 1 to 4 pm.

June: Rose Festival Juried Show. All Members and non members
Accept Art: May 28 10 -4 May, 29 10 – 12 Reception June, 2 from 1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up June 28, from 1 to 4 pm.
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July: OSA Archive Show
Accept artwork June 29 from 10 am to noon. Reception June 30 from 1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up August 2, from 1 to 4 pm. This is a first time show of works that have been bequeathed to OSA by some talented artists who are no longer with us.  We need volunteers to sit for this show, please sign up at OSA.

August: Teachers and Students All media; All Members
Accept artwork August, 3 from 10 am to noon. Reception August, 4 from 1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up August 30, from 1 to 4 pm.

September: Juried Show: Active Members, Any Media: No photography
Accept artwork September, 3. from 10 am to 4 pm. Reception September 8. Ribbons award; 2:30 pm. Close and pick-up September 27, from 1 to 4 pm.

October: Fund Raiser Show
Accept artwork September, 28 from10 to 12 Reception September 29, from 1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up November 1, from 1 to 4 pm.

November: Under $100 Show: Members and non members
Accept artwork November 2, from 10 to 1 Reception November, 3 from1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up December 6, from 1 to 4 pm.

December: Urban Rural Landscapes: Members Only
Accept artwork December 7, from 10 am to noon. Reception December 8, from 1 to 4 pm. Close and pick-up January 4, from 1 to 4 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: OSA charges a storage fee of $10 for work that is not collected at the closing of the show.



Framing Rules for Non-Juried Shows

Paintings must be ready to hang.  Use D-ring style hangers - no screw eyes or sawtooth hangers

Taut wire must be attached to the frame not the painting.

Maximum framed dimensions - 42 inches on any one side

Minimum framed dimensions - 11 inches  on any one side

Entries larger than 22" x 28" - outside frame dimension MUST be Plexiglas with no scratches.

Glass and mats must be clean and free from lint/hair/spots, etc.

Museum wrapped or canvas wrapped paintings must be painted on the sides, the sides being at least l l/4" deep.

PLEASE NOTE:  Entries not meeting these specifications will not be accepted.  Please, take care that your entries meet all
of the above specifications.