2026-27 Exhibits
Art Show | Show Dates | Show Description |
|---|---|---|
Student Exhibit "My World, My Art!" | Jan 12 - Mar 6, 2026 | Celebrating the creativity, passion, and talent of East County’s high school artists. This show highlights the next generation of visionaries — students who are pushing boundaries and experimenting with novelty ideas. |
My Pacific NW | Mar 9 - Jun 5, 2026 | Artists interpret the world around them. Such as family, friendship, emotion, culture, community, nature, city life, school, work, transportation, or fashion as experienced in the Pacific NW. |
Color Play | Jun 8 - Aug 28, 2026 | Colors will be used as a springboard to tell a story. The palette could be vivid or muted, intentional or unexpected, or whimsical or sophisticated. |
Fall Reflections | Aug 31 - Nov 20, 2026 | Experience the dramatic color change and the sense of closure that autumn brings, interpreted in stunning new artworks. This show explores the theme of change, offering fresh perspectives on the season's fleeting beauty. |
Shop Local Artists! | Nov 23 - Dec 19, 2026 | Warm hearts this winter by gifting original art from local creators. This exhibition celebrates the spirit of giving, making it easy to find meaningful gifts that support artists in our community. |
GALA | Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027 | GALA board members and volunteers are invited to hang art during the time in between shows. |
Student Showcase | Jan 11 - Mar 5, 2027 | Celebrating the creativity, passion, and talent of East County’s high school artists. This show highlights the next generation of visionaries — students who are pushing boundaries and experimenting with novelty ideas. |
Open Call | Mar 8 - May 14, 2027 | This show is dedicated to emerging artists taking bold creative risks. We are seeking work that challenges traditional formats and pushes the boundaries of how art is experienced. It focuses on process, experimentation, and conceptual rigor. |
Show Prospectus
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Artist Participation
Preference will be given to Greater Gresham Area artists, however, we may include the surrounding metro area depending on the number of submissions. Artist must reside within 30 miles of Gresham, Oregon for in-person delivery of accepted works to gallery space. Artwork is to remain in the art show venue for the duration of the exhibit. Content Restrictions exist for this gallery space. Please review Understanding Your Audience in a Multi-Use Gallery Space for details prior to submission.
We use EntryThingy.com for our show entries! A free EntryThingy.com account is required, and will only be used for show submissions and notification of future events. Thank you for your interest. Please contact curator@galaarts.org with form submission questions. Thank you!