Call to Artists
Main Gallery
Object Lessons
Object Lessons
We invite you to contribute to our exhibit “Object Lessons” at The Confluence. The show will run April 15 - May 31.
We are surrounded by stuff – consumer goods, historical artifacts, impulse purchases. But stuff breaks. It goes out of fashion or becomes obsolete. And it usually comes wrapped in layers of excess packaging. Object Lessons will explore how ordinary items, discards, leftovers, and unearthed treasures can inspire creativity and find new life as art.
The Confluence envisions art that enlightens viewers by exploring our relationship to consumption, waste, and decay. We’re looking for art that will spark discovery of the potential for creativity and beauty when found objects are reimagined. The art can make a statement or be whimsical. It can be functional or wearable, or simply be beautiful or decorative.
Works of art must incorporate reused or repurposed materials. Those materials can include everyday consumer items, industrial equipment and supplies, discoveries from the natural world, or any other repurposed items that artists find inspiring. The recycled materials can be used on their own or in combination with traditional art mediums.
Artists may submit up to four works of art. The description of each work of art must include a complete list of repurposed materials and other art mediums.
Here are the rules.
Number of pieces to submit: up to 4:
Each piece must be:
Your own original work.
Available for sale.
Created in the last 3 years.
Never previously been shown in Okanogan County.
Any Size
Any medium as long as it incorporates reused and repurposed materials
The description of each work of art must include a complete list of repurposed materials and other art mediums.
Ready for hanging with appropriate hardware/wire secured to work (works without hanging hardware or not professionally presented will not be hung. No dented or scratched frames unless that is part of the work)
Please Note: The curator(s) have the right to refuse work, even after work is delivered to the gallery if it does not contribute to the direction, cohesiveness, or available space of the show. We are looking for high-quality execution and thoughtful content that contribute to the vision of the show as stated above.
DEADLINES
By February 15, 2025
Fill out the online submission form with completed pieces at confluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/object-lessons-call-for-art/
Please note: each piece will need a separate entry
The description of each work of art must include a complete list of repurposed materials and other art mediums.
By March 7, 2025
Email high-quality JPGs of accepted work to exhibits@confluencegallery.org for consideration of use in our promotional materials
By April 12, 2025
Completed works to The Confluence
The Confluence contract completed
Artist Statement and Bio online submission for public display filled out
April 20, 2025 –EXHIBIT OPENS
Opening reception 5-7 PM at The Confluence: Art in Twisp
May 31, 2025 – EXHIBIT CLOSES
Work will be available for pick up 10 AM – 2pm on Sunday, June 1, and Monday June 2. Please contact The Confluence at creative@confluencegallery.org if you need to make other arrangements beyond those dates and times. All work must be picked up by June 20, 2025, unless further arrangements are made.
The Confluence is a non-profit gallery. All shipping costs to and from the gallery of unsold works are each artist’s responsibility. See The Confluence Shipping Procedures form for details.
Please email creative@confluencegallery.org or call The Confluence at (509) 997-2787 if you have any questions about the show or the requirements. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Marcy Stamper
Curator
APPLICATION LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
Submissions: Fill out the online submission form at confluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/object-lessons-call-for-art/ by February 15.
Accepted work: Email high-quality JPGs of accepted work or work in progress along with Artist Statement and Bio (word doc or pdf OK), and The Confluence Contract [PDF] up to and including the day of delivery. All works must be at The Confluence approximately one week prior to show opening.
Shipping: The Confluence is a non-profit gallery. All shipping arrangements and costs to and from the gallery of unsold works are each artist’s responsibility. See The Confluence Shipping Procedures Form [PDF] for details.
Commissions: The Confluence offers a commission structure of 60/40 to non-members artists and 65/35 to member artists.
QUESTIONS? See The Confluence Submission Guidelines [PDF], email (creative@confluencegallery.org), or call Creative Coordinator, Gus, at The Confluence (509) 997-2787. We look forward to hearing from you.
Tori Karpenko
Ken Smith
Janet Fagan
Brian Sholdt
Margaret Kingston
Ginger Reddington
Michael Caldwell
Amber Zimmerman
Theresa Magel
Danelle Bodine
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