Abstract Only :our next out-of-this-world exhibit, opens Friday, Aug, 3 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 3 entrees
TO ENTER: Venmo @OutlierArtCo
(in what's it for? Put your email, space, and a galaxy emoji E )
ENTRY DEADLINE: 9PM PST 7/16/25
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.
“Abstract art was the equivalent of poetic expression; I didn’t need to use words, but colors and lines. I didn’t need to belong to a language-oriented culture but to an open form of expression.”
-Etel Adnan
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FGPDX is looking for dynamic, non-objective, and introspective ABSTRACT work to fill the walls for our August showcase. “Abstract Only,” opens Friday, August 1st, 2025 at Ford Gallery PDX in SE Portland.
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CALL TYPE: Exhibition group show
ELIGIBILITY: Local PNW residents
STATE: Oregon/Washington
SUBMISSION FEE: $25.00 for 3 entrees
TO ENTER: Venmo @OutlierArtCo
(in what’s it for? Put your email, space, and a splatter emoji )
ENTRY DEADLINE: 9PM PST 7/16/25
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 August group showcase “Abstract Only.” Work must be from 2024 or 2025.
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: no dimension minimums required.
ABSTRACT WORK ONLY. 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. DO NOT DM, thanks. We can’t wait to see your work!
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
( do not send a bio. Feel free to add a little info about yourself but we want an artist statement pertaining to the work you have submitted for this exhibit. 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.
ArtistsfirstandLastname_titleofpiece
Example: LarryBird_batshitcrazy
FileType:pdf
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:
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, 2023
24x24
Acrylic and Charcoal on Raw canvas
$900
•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.
Not all submissions will be accepted. 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