The McMinnville Downtown Association Committee for Public Art is seeking an artist or artist team to create a permanent outdoor sculpture celebrating the 150th birthday of the City of McMinnville.

The selected sculpture will be installed at the corner of Second and Cowls Streets in downtown McMinnville on a concrete base that will also hold a time capsule to be opened in 50 years.

Commission: Up to $10,000

Who Can Apply: Established and emerging artists, including artist teams

Submissions: Artists may submit an existing completed sculpture or a concept for a new work

Application Deadline: September 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The committee is looking for an approachable, highly visible work of art that adds visual interest and culture to downtown McMinnville. Original or limited edition sculptures using materials appropriate for permanent outdoor display will be considered.

Interested artists are encouraged to review the complete Call to Artists for submission requirements, project specifications, timeline, and contact information.

Mac150 Sculpture Call to Artists August 2026.doc - Google Docs.pdf

Interested in public art? 

The McMinnville Downtown Association Committee for Public Art is looking for new members.

The committee helps select, fundraise, and install works of art around the community.  We are looking for public art enthusiasts. Experience with acquisition, installation, and engineering is a plus!

Call Steve Rupp at 971-241-9251 for more information and/or send a letter of interest to MDACPA@onlinemac.com outlining your interest and experience.

Attention Oregon Fiber Artists!

The Annual 2025 Fiber Art Show is just around the corner. Get out your needle and thread, your weaving loom, your knitting needles, sewing machine, crochet hook, or whatever tools you use to create fiber art and MAKE IT HAPPEN!

This juried show is open to all Oregon Artists so SAVE THESE DATES!

• Online and In-Person Applications Available after July 20, 2025
  
• Online Submissions due by August 15
  
• In-Person Submissions due by August 20
  

Show Dates: August 26, 2025 – October 6, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 30, 12pm – 4pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday—Saturday, 11am-4pm, Sunday, 11am-3pm

• Artists who create high quality fiber art are invited to submit up to three pieces for this juried show.
  
• There will be a non-refundable $10 jury fee for each individual item, or a three-item jury fee of $25
  

Apply online at

www.currentsgallery.com

Or visit the gallery to pick up an application. For more information about this artist-owned gallery, the Fiber Show, of Currents’ Back Door Studio classes, contact: Website: https://currentsgallery.com

Cascade Movement Center is seeking local artists and writers to submit seasonal, nature-themed, mental health, or movement related poems for feature at our studio.

Featured Poet Prize 1 FREE MONTH of classes at Cascade Movement Center (valued at over $150)

We invite writers from Arts Alliance of Yamhill County (AAYC) and other creatives to submit original poems to our studio. Along with a one month unlimited pass, the selected poet-of-the-moth will be featured in our Monthly Newsletter,  and social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, Skool “Cascade Movers”).

Please spread the word and encourage local artists to submit their work!

All submissions will be taken until the 28th of the month. Submission Information

When emailing your work, please use the subject line “Poem for Cascade”.

Include your first and last name & a good contact phone number

Share some information about yourself/your writing, as well as how to follow and support your work.

All questions and submissions can be emailed to hello@cascademovementcenter.com. 

Thank you so much for considering! Our team and community look forward to reading your work.  

The Arts Alliance of Yamhill County in partnership with Recology Western Oregon invites artists to apply for the 2026 Artist in Residence program.

This unique opportunity supports artists interested in working with reclaimed and discarded materials. Selected artists will have access to the Recology facility to source materials and develop work that explores sustainability, reuse, and creative innovation.

Residency Overview

• Residency period: June through September 2026
  
• Location: Recology Western Oregon Transfer Station, McMinnville
  
• Culminating public exhibition: October 2026
  
• Opportunity to showcase and sell completed work
  

What Selected Artists Receive

• Access to reclaimed materials from the facility
  
• Dedicated time and space to create new work
  
• Public exhibition and community visibility
  
• Promotion through AAYC channels
  
• One year membership with AAYC
  
• Artist Spotlight feature on the AAYC website
  

Who Should Apply

• Artists working in any medium who are open to using repurposed materials
  
• Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply
  
• Artists interested in environmental themes, storytelling, and community engagement
  

How to Apply
Applications opened in February 2026. Details and application link https://aaycor.org/air-recycled-art.

Our Goal
This program is designed to inspire creativity, reduce waste through artistic reuse, and connect the community to the value of art in everyday materials.