THE THEME: What represents spring for you? It is often characterized by themes of

Renewal, Awakening and Vibrant Growth. What represents nature’s transitions from winter’s dormancy to the refreshing changes in environment, weather and life? We invite you to share your unique interpretation of this transition. Express your creativity and let your imagination go wild!

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RULES OF ENTRY:

Accepted Media: All 2-D media including textiles, fiber art, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, printmaking (artist-pulled prints only), collage, assemblage mixed media, encaustic, glass and ceramics (must be under 15 lbs). No Photography or Video, please. Size Limitations: Artworks not to exceed 26”, outside dimension in any one direction, including frame. All work to be hung on the wall must be framed or on gallery wrap canvas, including a wire hanging (No saw tooth hangers please).

Entry Fees: The non-refundable fees to exhibit are: $10 for the first piece, $5 for the second piece, and $5 for the third piece. CASH OR CHECK (made payable to “Art by the Sea Gallery”) ONLY PLEASE.

Sale of Work: All work MUST be for sale. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio retains a 25% commission on all sales for this exhibition; please price your work accordingly.

Awards: The judge for the show this year is Bessie Joyce. She is a talented stained-glass artist who resides on Lampa Mtn, OR. Prizes will be $50 for first place, $25 for second place and $15 for third place winners, plus awards of Honorable Mention ribbons. A People’s Choice Award will be decided by public ballot, with the winner to receive a one month exhibition as featured artist at Art by the Sea Gallery during 2027.

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ART BY THE SEA GALLERY AND STUDIO CALL TO ARTIST COMMUNITY SHOW ARTISTS’ SCHEDULE

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Art Delivery:

• Drop Off Sunday April 26th and Monday April 27th from 10:30 – 3:30 pm

• 1 to 3 pieces of art with paperwork and fees (cash or check made out to “Art by

the Sea Gallery”)

• If you need an alternative date or time to drop off your work, please call the

gallery (541-347-5355)

If Shipping Artwork

• Work must be shipped to arrive by April 27th, 2026

• Please prepay return shipping and include all paperwork and fees

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio address:

FedEx/UPS and In-Person Delivery

145 Filmore Ave., SE Bandon, OR 97411

Artists’ Reception:

Save the Date! Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 2 – 4 pm

Exhibit Ends: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at 5pm

Artwork Pick Up: Sunday, May 31st and Monday, June 1st, 2026 from 11 – 4 pm

Contact Information: Email: Artbytheseagalleryandstudio@gmail.com

Phone: 541-347-5355