• The whole process is pretty simple!

    You will read through the rules, and find the link to the entry form. Fill it out, send us your entry fee, and you’re in! (Submissions open August 1st at noon)

    You’ll then bring us your finished pieces during our drop-off window (TBD at the High Desert Museum).

    We will proceed to hang and sell the artwork.

    After the show closes, you will return to the Museum to pick up any unsold pieces + your money!

    That’s it!

    The rules are basic, but important. Read through, and ask questions if you have any.

  • Yes! Kids are welcome to submit their art! The show is an inclusive event that aims to showcase talent from a wide range of artists, regardless of their age or experience level. We believe that young artists have much to offer and should be given an opportunity to share their creativity with others.

    We do ask that both you and your child respect the show, and put an extended amount of time and effort into the pieces they submit. This is a gallery show, and the intention is to sell art vs merely displaying it.

    Individual applications must be filled out for each participant regardless of age. Their application and fee will gain them entry into the opening night event, but any adult who comes with them will need to purchase a ticket.

  • Yes! You are absolutely welcome to submit work! This event is a platform for artists from all backgrounds and experience levels to showcase and sell their art to a wide audience. It takes courage to put yourself out there, and we’re always excited to provide that platform for people. Our event attracts a diverse group of attendees and buyers who are excited to discover new artists. Showing your work can be an excellent opportunity to gain exposure, receive feedback, and make some sales. So if you're a new artist who has never shown your work before, don't be shy! We are excited to see your vision and share it with our community.

  • You do not need to live in Bend or even in the state of Oregon.

    Please note: You are responsible for getting your pieces to us (either by shipping them or having a friend / family member bring them during our drop-off window) AND picking up any unsold pieces. If you need us to ship them back to you, you are responsible for all shipping costs. We will ship the cheapest way possible, let us know in advance if you’ll want to include insurance etc. If you have more than 3 pieces that need to be sent back, we will require an additional $5 handling fee for packaging + time.

    We ask that you email us photos of your finished pieces, front and back, BEFORE mailing them, so we can ensure they follow all the requirements. We’d hate to receive a package and be unable to hang the pieces due to them incorrect in some way. We recommend sending us photos a few weeks in advance to make sure you have time to correct anything that needs to be corrected. If you have any questions, just ask!

  • While we do try to group similar pieces together to encourage the sale of multiples, we cannot honor any specific request. All art will be hung at our discretion.

    We ask that you not contribute pieces that need to be sold in a set in order for them to make sense. We definitely encourage doing themes or creating series that compliment, but every single piece needs to stand on its own.

  • We’d prefer if you didn’t. Definitely reuse the canvas or certain elements! Paint a cat into the landscape that didn’t sell, or add some embroidery. Change it up in some way!

  • Nope! We stopped accepting submissions when we reached our capacity. We absolutely cannot accept pieces from anyone who did not fill out an entry form. Sorry!

  • There isn’t one. As long as you fill out an entry form, pay your fee, and follow the rules, your art gets hung on the wall.

  • Oh boy…there are a lot of variables! Please note that these suggestions are solely in relation to what tends to sell vs what doesn’t. Selling pieces is our primary goal and intention, and it honestly comes down to small finishing details more than anything else. A few things we’ve noticed buyers dislike are:

    • White backgrounds. They blend into the wall and are less eye grabbing.

    • Anything under 3in x 3in. It’s really hard for that size to compete with large pieces.

    • Unfinished edges. Paint all sides of the canvas, sand down the wood, etc.

    • Super thin canvas panels. These tend to look less finished than pieces on more substantial bases.

    • Odd shapes. Buyers gravitate towards squares and rectangles.

    • Holiday themes.

    Again, these are just suggestions. If you know you have an audience for small, unfinished, light colored, holiday themed pieces, go for it!

    • To get artists to think about creating original pieces quickly, inexpensively, and efficiently. You may need to invent formulas to accomplish this. It can be done, you just have to be creative.

    • To get a bunch of experienced and inexperienced artists together with an art-buying crowd for a unique, often chaotic gallery experience.

    • To make the art buying experience more accessible and affordable.

    • Fun.