Venue
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture
403 N. Main St.
Joseph, OR 97846
403 N. Main St.
Joseph, OR 97846
Gallery hours:
Monday–Saturday, 12–4pm.
Appointments are available at other times; call 541-432-0505 or email [email protected].
Monday–Saturday, 12–4pm.
Appointments are available at other times; call 541-432-0505 or email [email protected].
A Community Exhibit of Roots & Culture
We are shaped by the people who raised us, the places we come from, and the traditions we carry forward.
Connections: The People and The Place is an open call to artists working in all genres to share work that reflects your background, culture, and lived experience. We invite you to reflect on questions like these:
- Who and what has shaped you?
- Who are you today because of what others have given you, taught you, or handed down to you?
- How do self-definition and experience connect to this place we now share?
This exhibit honors both the long-standing ties to this land and the many paths that have brought people to Wallowa County. We welcome work that explores identity, memory, culture, belonging, and connection. Subjects might include ancestry, food traditions, handmade practices, personal histories, community stories, and contemporary interpretations of heritage. Our hope is to create a space that reflects the richness and complexity of our community.
All mediums welcome. All experiences welcome. Open to all artists.
Curator
Chantal Ivenso
Chantal Ivenso is a self-taught artist and first-time curator whose creative practice centers on fiber arts and illustration. Drawing on experiences that span multiple cultures, identities, and communities, they are fascinated by the ways people carry stories, traditions, and values across places and generations. A participant in several Josephy Center exhibits, Chantal hopes Connections: The People and The Place will encourage curiosity, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for the ties that bind communities together.
Through this exhibit, Chantal hopes visitors will discover both shared experiences and meaningful differences, leave with greater curiosity about one another, and recognize the many ways each individual helps weave the larger story of the community.
Artist Eligibility
The exhibit is open to all artists.
Accepted Work
Accepted categories
- Sculpture: wood, clay, stone, bronze, or metal
- Painting: oil, acrylic, watercolor
- Drawing: pastel, pencil, graphite, charcoal, ink
- Printmaking: woodblock, engraving, etching, monoprint, aquatint, linocut, lithography, silkscreen
- Photography: traditional and digital
- Other: glass, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics, mixed media, digital art
Not accepted: copies, kits, reproductions, work created using AI technology, or work made under instructor supervision. All work must be original.
Size limits
Size limits
- 2D work: maximum 1,024 square inches including frame (for example, 32" × 32" or 24" × 42")
- 3D work: maximum 120" in combined dimensions (length + width + height)
- Oversized work will not be accepted.
Framing & Presentation
- All wall-hung work must have a secure hanging wire attached in the upper third of the back.
- Framing is strongly recommended for 2D work. Unframed work must have clean, finished edges.
- Glass or plexiglass must be securely attached. Plexiglass is preferred for larger pieces.
- Work that is not ready to hang or display may be declined at check-in.
Artist Statement
Include a short artist statement of no more than 150 words with your entry. Tell us how your work connects to the exhibit theme: the people, places, or traditions that shaped it. Accepted statements may appear on wall labels, in exhibit materials, and in Josephy Center promotion.
Acceptance Notifications
Jury notifications will be emailed through ShowSubmit by 4pm on Friday, December 11, 2026.
They include delivery and pickup instructions. Please check your spam folder for messages from [email protected] and ShowSubmit.
They include delivery and pickup instructions. Please check your spam folder for messages from [email protected] and ShowSubmit.
If you have not heard from us by Monday, December 14, 2026, contact Cheryl North Coughlan at [email protected] or 541-432-0505 ext. 2.
Accepted artwork must be the same piece that was juried. No substitutions.
Entry Fee
- $20 for up to 3 works. Non-refundable.
- Up to 3 works.
Artwork Check-In
Bring accepted work to the Josephy Center on Monday, January 4, 2027, 12–4pm. At check-in:
- Your artwork is checked against your accepted entry, size limits, and presentation requirements.
- A pre-printed label is attached to each piece.
- You receive a pink receipt. Keep it: unsold artwork will not be released without the pink receipt.
Artwork Pickup & Unclaimed Work
Pick up unsold work on Monday, February 15, 2027, 12–4pm, and bring your pink receipt. If you cannot come yourself, you may send someone in your place with your pink receipt and written authorization emailed in advance to [email protected]. Other arrangements must be approved before the pickup date.
Artwork not picked up within 30 days of the pickup date (by Wednesday, March 17, 2027) will be considered abandoned and becomes the property of the Josephy Center for Arts & Culture, which may keep, sell, or donate it.
Sales & Commission
- All accepted artwork must be for sale.
- Commission: 60% of the sale price goes to the artist; 40% supports the Josephy Center.
- Prices are final once submitted. Please factor framing, printing, shipping, and commission into your pricing.
Liability & Insurance
The Josephy Center handles all artwork with care. However, the Josephy Center is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork while it is in transit, on the premises, or on display. Artists who want coverage should insure their own work. By submitting an entry, artists agree to these terms and give the Josephy Center permission to photograph accepted work for promotional and archival use.
About the Gallery
The Josephy Center’s exhibit space sits inside a historic bank building styled like a wood cabin. Its soaring ceilings and warm wooden walls give artwork room to breathe. Movable walls let us reshape the gallery for each show, so every exhibit has its own character.
Our opening receptions are some of the liveliest gatherings in Wallowa County. They regularly draw 40 to 100 guests, including community members, artists, and collectors. For exhibiting artists, that means real connection with an engaged audience and potential buyers.
Questions
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30MB maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (December 7, 2026.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Notifications Are Posted in Your Account
Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on December 11, 2026. You will also receive an email.
Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Cheryl North Coughlan ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, JCAC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.