DECK THE WALLS :our next exhibit opens Friday, DECEMBER 5TH 2025 at Ford Gallery PDX 2505 SE 11th ave. PDX in SE Portland.
CALL TYPE: Exhibition group show ELIGIBILITY: Local PNW residents
STATE: Oregon/Washington
SUBMISSION FEE: $25.00 for 4 entrees
TO ENTER: Venmo @OutlierArtCo
(in what's it for? Put your email, space, and a PRESENT EMOJI )
ENTRY DEADLINE: 9PM PST 11/16/25
PAYMENT AND SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN BY 9PM ON THE 16TH.
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INFO: You will receive an email with Ford Gallery entry standards after we've received entry fee through Venmo.
Deck the Walls Holiday Exhibition! We have space for 70 artists to show 4: 12x12 works no more no less. All works may not exceed $350 (square, round, framed or not. If you are framing your work and it’s larger than the 12 x12 that’s fine. just make sure each of the 4 pieces are the same size. wiring not necessary if there is a lip to hang the work.
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CALL TYPE: Exhibition group show
ELIGIBILITY: Local PNW residents
STATE: Oregon/Washington
SUBMISSION FEE: $25.00 for 4 entrees
TO ENTER: Venmo @OutlierArtCo
(in what’s it for? Put your email, space, and a present )
ENTRY DEADLINE: 9PM PST 11/16/25
PAYMENT AND SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN BY 9PM ON THE 16TH.
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INFO: You will receive an email with Ford Gallery entry standards after we’ve received entry fee through Venmo.
THEME: Ford Gallery PDX invites PNW artists to share their most conceptual work for our October Group Showcase Deck the Walls
REQUIREMENTS: PNW residents only. Artists must live close enough to physically drop off and pick up art at the Ford Gallery (2505 SE 11th PDX, OR). No shipping of work permitted at this time.
SIZE LIMITS: 4: 12x12
. All mediums welcome.
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK ONLY! No giclées or reproductions. Editions are acceptable if they are original works such as printmaking, photography or limited original digital art.
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Artwork must be for sale.
COMMISSION: 30% Gallery/ 70% Artist
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Any and all questions can be answered via email at pdxfordgallery@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to see your work!
This is a very small staffed gallery. Please allow for 24 hours before response.
Here is the general submission info for our shows. To submit to an open call please follow the instructions.
How many entrees? Submit up to 3 pieces $25 to Venmo @OutlierArtCo
Submission Standards ( please follow the guideline EXACTLY for consideration)
Email submissions to: pdxfordgallery@gmail.com
Artist Name:
Artists Instagram handle:
Artist statement 150 words or less
A little something about yourself or your process. This info will be posted with your work on Instagram for promotional purposes)
Please label the photo file as follows: this way we can match the correct photo file you’ve attached to the information provided.
Lastandfirstname_titleofpiece
Example: BirdLarry_batshitcrazy
FileType:jpg
FileDimensions:1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side.
High resolution and of good quality
• File Size: Under 5 MB. 72 DPI
When attaching the photo file to your email, please attach each photo pdf file separately. Please do not send through zip files
•Photo must be CROPPED to the edge of the work and of good quality. Do not send a photo of your work on an easel or with any kind of background. It needs to be cleanly cropped, straight and not blurry.
Please type out this information as follows for labeling.
For this show we will be numbering your works 1,2,3,4 with one main lable including your name and info. no need to send labels for every piece. If you want to title the work please write and sign the back of all of your works.
Artist Name
Title of the work and year
Size H x W x D ( that is Height x Width x Depth)
Medium ( for example= acrylic on canvas)
Please state if your work is framed
$
Example:
Larry Bird
Batshit Crazy 1,2,3,4 2023
12x12
Acrylic and Charcoal on Raw canvas
$275
•Artwork must be for sale.
COMMISSION: 30% Gallery/ 70% Artist
Submissions must follow the criteria listed above. We look through numerous artists, statements and work. If everyone submitted differently it would be incredibly confusing and take hours to pour through the information.
We hope to accept all submissions for this show! We pick the best work to show in a beautifully curated cohesiveness in the gallery. If your work is chosen you will receive an email no later than 7 days after the deadline. The gallery does not carry insurance on consigned artwork. Artists are responsible for acquiring their own insurance if needed.
We look forward to seeing your submissions!!
Cheers,
FGPDX