Lunaria Gallery in Silverton, Oregon in partnership with the Silverton Arts Association invites artists of the Silverton Arts Festival to submit their work for a lively preview exhibition offering titled Silverton Art Festival Sneak Peek.  Be part of the early glimpse of the talent behind this year’s Festival. This exhibition will highlight a range of artists and mediums, giving the community a chance to connect with the makers before the festival begins. There is no theme—bring your best work and let your creativity shine! There is no entry fee or hanging fee.

Eligibility

• Open to artists participating in the 2026 Silverton Arts Festival.

• Artists may submit work in any 2D or 3D medium. We’re sorry but we cannot stained glass due to our insurance.

• All artwork must be original, professionally presented, and ready for display.

• Work previously exhibited at Lunaria Gallery is not eligible.

• You must to be able to deliver and pick up your artwork in Silverton, OR; no shipments accepted.

Requirements

• All mediums and styles of visual art will be considered including painting, collage, textiles, sculpture, photography, mixed media, jewelry, woodworking, etc. 

• All art must be available for sale. 

• If submitted to this call, artwork must be available for exhibition for the full duration of the show.

• Artwork that has been previously shown in any other Lunaria exhibit may NOT be submitted.

• Art must meet professional presentation standards; NO frame damage, dirty mats or unpainted/unfinished edges.

• 2-D Art must be ready to hang using a wire which must not be visible; sawtooth hangers or other single fastening devices are not allowed.

• Non-framed artwork on wrapped canvas or cradled panels is acceptable, providing the sides are finished.

• Non-framed artwork professionally equipped with wall stand-off blocks or hanging apparatus is acceptable.

• If a multi-surface artwork (such as a diptych/triptych) is intended to be viewed as one piece, then photograph, price and submit the work as one entry. 

• Art must have an ID label affixed to the back with artist name, artwork title and contact info.

• Submissions larger than 24x30 will be accepted, depending on the total number of entries submitted and the gallery space available for the show.

• Please note: Lunaria reserves the right not to hang art that does not meet above criteria.

Submission Information and Dates

• When submitting each entry, you'll need to provide: Title, Physical Dimensions (incl. frame), Medium and Sale Price, and attach one high quality JPG image of the art piece.

• The deadline to submit art entries is Wednesday, April 22rd by 11:59 pm. (But don't wait until the last day!)

• Accepted artists will be notified by email by Saturday, April 25th of their acceptance into the show. 

• Check your spam/junk folder if you do not see the above messages come through. If you cannot find a notification email pertaining to a specific entry, please contact us at showinfo@lunariagallery.com for status.

Art Delivery & Retrieval:

• Drop off accepted artwork during regular business hours Monday, June 1st 11:00-5:00pm at 113 N. Water Street, Silverton, Oregon

• Pick up unsold artwork from Lunaria Gallery on Monday, June 29th 11:00-5:00pm at 113 N. Water Street, Silverton, Oregon

Exhibition / Reception / Commission Fee:

• The exhibit will be hosted by Lunaria Gallery, 113 N. Water Street, Silverton, Oregon

• On Friday, June 5th, an Opening Night Reception will be held from 6:00-8:00pm

• All sold works will be subject to a 40% Lunaria Gallery commission when sold.

• The exhibition will run thru June 29th, 2026. 

Terms & Conditions:

By registering and submitting works into this exhibition, you agree to the above terms and conditions. Furthermore, you consent to your name and artwork images being displayed on the Lunaria Gallery website as well as videos, print and online materials and/or social media platforms, for the sole purpose of promoting the Lunaria Gallery and its artists. Of course, you retain the copyright to your artwork. You will be given credit for artwork used wherever possible.