The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in collaboration with Lionheart Coffee Company and Binary Brewing Co. are excited to announce our second annual Seasonal Beer Label Design Contest. We are seeking designers and artists to submit work to be featured on three labels for beer that will be available at The Reser during the 2024-2025 season. Designers and artists working in any 2D media are welcome to apply. Images of submitted work must adhere to all guidelines. Artists are encouraged to submit up to 5 artworks or designs for consideration. Patterns, imagery, or designs that reinforce the partnership and mission of The Reser are encouraged. 

Deadline for applications to be submitted is Sunday, May 19 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Due to the submission deadline being the weekend, staff will not be available to assist you with your application at that time. We suggest you do NOT wait until the last minute to apply to this call. Late applications will not be accepted. Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in this opportunity. A selection process will follow to choose three winning labels, and artists will be notified.

Application Bootcamp: The Reser Gallery staff will hold two application info sessions over Zoom on Friday, April 26th at 4:00pm and Friday, May 10th at 2:00pm. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please send an email to gallery@thereser.org indicating which session you would like to attend and the subject heading “Beer Label Design Bootcamp”. The info sessions will be recorded, and a link will be posted on the gallery website for those unable to attend either session.

To be equitable to all artists, please do NOT call the gallery, or come by with artwork or designs for consideration.

Eligibility:

• You must reside in Oregon or Washington.
• You must be 21 years of age or older. 
• Designs or Artwork must have been made in the last 2 years.
• Past Label design winners may apply again but may not apply with artwork previously submitted. 

Design Requirements:

• Artist can use any 2D medium as long as it can be reproduced and printed on the can. This may include digital illustration, painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, etc.
• The artist is solely responsible for digital reproductions and should apply with high-res reproduction images. All images submitted must be high resolution or vector art without pixilation in a digital format (we can accept JPG, PNG, or TIFF)
• Art can be full color, Black & White, or a combination of. 
• All work must be original and created by the artist. Additionally, artists must have legal rights to use any third-party material included in their design. Plagiarism or infringement of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited, and any such material will automatically result in disqualification. 
• Artists must use the provided template to submit designs. Instructions for using the template to upload images will be provided in the application.
• All designs must fit the can label layout with appropriate sizing allowing room for required label information. 
• The design must not include any offensive, explicit, or discriminatory content.

Submission Guidelines:

• Artists must submit their application through Submittable by Sunday, May 19 at 11:59 pm. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered. 
• Artists may submit up to 5 designs/images. 
• Image file names must contain artists’ first and last name, number of submission, and artwork title.

             o Example: Your Name_1_Artwork Title

• Artists must enter artwork details for each piece submission. This will include artwork title, medium, and year. 
• Artists must also share a brief description of design or artwork concept for each submission. Share how the work relates to The Reser, the community, or celebrates the arts. 

Fees: The Reser requires an application fee of $25 to cover administrative and juror costs.

Honorarium: An honorarium of $500 per selection will be awarded. 

Timeline:

• Call Goes Live: April 5, 2024
• Call Closes: May 19, 2024, at 11:59 pm - LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
• Artists Notified: Mid-June - please do not call or write to the gallery to inquire about the status. All accepted and declined artists will be notified via email. 
• Season launch party! Exact date TBA.

More information regarding contracts and image reproduction will be supplied upon design selection. By submitting an entry, artists grant the contest host the right to reproduce and showcase their work for promotional or marketing purposes with proper credit to the original artist.

For more information about this call, please contact the Reser Gallery at gallery@thereser.org. Inquiries will only be addressed Monday through Fridays, 10am – 6pm during the duration of this call. Please be patient with replies as we are a very small staff.

Location: The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

Exhibition Dates: November 1 - December 23, 2024

Deadline: May 5, 2024, 11:59 pm, PST

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in partnership with the City of Beaverton Arts Market is pleased to announce a call for artists for its second annual exhibition and sale, The Curio. Visual artists in Oregon and Washington are invited to apply. The focus of the exhibition and sale is on original works of art, small gifts, and artist reproductions. To be considered, artists must have a strong body of work, demonstrate superior craftsmanship, and have a considerable inventory appropriate to your work with multiple pieces available for sale. Please note, we will not be featuring holiday specific items in this exhibition.

Deadline for applications to be submitted is Sunday, May 5 before 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Due to the submission deadline being the weekend, staff will not be available to assist you with your application after 5:00 pm on Friday, May 3. We suggest you do NOT wait until the last minute to apply to this call. Late applications will not be accepted. Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in this opportunity. A selection process will follow, and artists will be notified. 

Application Bootcamp: The Reser Gallery staff will hold two application info sessions over Zoom on Friday, April 12 at 1:00 pm and Friday April 26 at 2:00 pm. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please send an email to gallery@thereser.org with subject heading “Curio Bootcamp”.  The info sessions will be recorded, and a link will be posted on the gallery website for those unable to attend either session. 

To be equitable to all artists, please do NOT call the gallery, or come by with artwork for consideration.

Eligibility:

• Artists must reside in Oregon or Washington.
• All work must be original and created by the artist.
• All artworks must be for sale. 
• Artwork must have been made in the last 2 years.
• Artwork submissions by students and youth are encouraged!
• Artists who participated in the 2023 Small Wonders: Exhibition & Sale are eligible to apply but may not submit the same work that was shown in the exhibition. 

Acceptable Media:

• 2D - Paintings, Drawings, Photographs, Encaustic, Prints, Fiber, Paper, Pastel, Digital, Collage, and Mixed-Media.
• 3D - Ceramics, Wood, Metal, Glass, Sculpture, Jewelry, Textiles, and Mixed-Media.
• Reproductions - Prints, Small Photos, Totes/Bags, and Small Decorative Works. 
• Stationery - Cards, Gift Sets of Prints, Paperwork’s, and Photo Cards. 

Submission Guidelines:

• Artists must submit their application through Submittable by Sunday, May 5 at 11:59 pm. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered. 
• Artists may submit up to 5 works that demonstrate artistic style and medium.

                o We encourage artists to present a range of works for consideration. 

• Image file names must contain artists’ first and last name, the number of each submission, and artwork title.

               o Example: Your Name_1_Artwork Title

• Artists must enter artwork details for each submitted work. This list will include entry number, artwork title, medium, dimensions, year, and price.  
• 2-D artworks must not exceed 20inch x 20inch in size, including frame and matting. 
• 3-D artworks must not exceed 20inch x 20inch x 20inch in size. 
• Artists must include a short statement (500 words max) bio (250 words max) and a headshot.

Fees: The Reser requires an application fee of $25 to cover administrative and juror costs. A 30% commission will be taken on all sales occurring throughout this exhibition. Artists should factor prices accordingly. If a future commission is requested while works are on display, The Reser will facilitate negotiations with the artist and patron and take a 30% commission off the sale of the commissioned work. 

Timeline:

• Call Goes Live: March 15, 2024
• Call Closes: May 5, 2024, at 11:59 pm – LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
• Artists Notified: Mid-June – please do not call or write to the gallery to inquire about the status. All accepted and declined artists will be notified via email. 
• Artwork Delivery: October 15 & 16, 2024
• Exhibition Opens: November 1, 2024
• Exhibition Closes: December 23, 2024
• Unsold Artwork Pick-up: January 2 & 3, 2025

Please note that if accepted, dates of artwork delivery and pickup are final. More exhibition information supplied upon acceptance to exhibition.

For more information about this call, please contact The Reser Gallery at gallery@thereser.org. Inquiries will only be addressed Monday through Fridays, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm during the duration of this call. Please be patient with replies as we are a very small staff.

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Calling all vendors who sell food, crafts, art or other products that represent world cultures! Apply by Friday, May 17.

BEAVERTON NIGHT MARKET Hosted by the Diversity Advisory Board  

About the 2024 Market The Beaverton Night Market will be held in Central Beaverton on Saturday, August 17 from 5-10pm at The Round (12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005).   

Mission & Goals The Beaverton Night Market exists to create a vibrant, intercultural, family-friendly space that is reminiscent of night markets internationally. The Market offers a culturally-relevant evening activity and gathering space with ethnic food and crafts for families of all backgrounds in Beaverton.     

Goals:  

• Foster a space for cross-cultural exchange and interaction by community members
• Create a space for emerging ethnic food and craft vendors to showcase their work and share their tradition
• Promote economic opportunity for culturally-specific businesses in Beaverton
• Offer a fun, safe and family-friendly cultural activity locally

Information for Vendors Have questions or need support to apply? Contact Raziah Roushan, Market Manager 503-893-4926 or NightMarket@beavertonoregon.gov 

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¡Llamando a todos los vendedores de comida, manualidades, arte y otros productos que representan las culturas del mundo! Presente su solicitud antes del 17 de mayo.

MERCADO NOCTURNO DE BEAVERTON Organizado por el Consejo de Diversidad de Beaverton (DAB)    

Acerca del mercado 2024 El Mercado Nocturno de Beaverton se llevará a cabo en Central Beaverton el sábado 17 de agosto de 5 a 10pm en The Round (12600 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005).

Misión y metas El mercado nocturno de Beaverton existe para crear un espacio vibrante, intercultural y familiar que recuerda a los mercados nocturnos a nivel internacional. El mercado ofrece un espacio de reunión y una actividad culturalmente pertinente por la noche con comida étnica y artesanías para las familias de todos los orígenes en Beaverton.       

Metas:   

• Fomentar un espacio para el intercambio intercultural y la interacción entre los miembros de la comunidad.
• Crear un espacio para que los vendedores emergentes de comida étnica y artesanías puedan mostrar su trabajo y compartir sus tradiciones.
• Promover oportunidades económicas para empresas específicas de varias culturas en Beaverton.
• Ofrecer una actividad cultural divertida, segura y familiar a nivel local.  

Información Para el Vendedor ¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda con la solicitud? Contacte a Natali Pardo, coordinadora de eventos, al 503-526-3714 o NightMarket@beavertonoregon.gov