Current Exhibition
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free to the public.
Oil Media Exhibition
On view in the OAC Gallery October 1 - 29, 2026
The Gallery at Oregon Art Center is proud to celebrate all forms of oil media! From paints and pastels to cold wax, encaustic, and oil-based inks, oil media offers a wealth of luscious colors and rich textures that have transformed the course of art for centuries.
OAC’s Fall Oil Media Exhibition aims to highlight the versatility and impact of oil media used by contemporary artists today. From crisp edges to fluid brushstrokes, whether transparent or deep and lush, we want to see your unique visual interpretations and invite you to submit your work.
About the Juror: We are honored to welcome accomplished artist and MFA painter Suzy Kitman as our juror. Her award-winning landscapes, portraits, and still lifes have been exhibited nationwide, supported by background at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and prestigious fellowships including The MacDowell Colony.
2026 Exhibition Schedule
February
Figure Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror Austin Eddy
Opens Thursday, February 5, 2026
On view in the gallery February 5 - 26, 2026
March
Portrait Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Zhaoming Wu
Opens Thursday, March 5, 2026
On view in the gallery March 5 - 26, 2026
April
Photography Exhibition
In partnership with the Portland Photographers Forum.
Open to the public. Juror: Bob Bergstrom
Opens Thursday, April 2, 2026
On view in the gallery April 2 - 30, 2026
May
Water Media Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Sandra Pearce
Opens Thursday, May 7, 2026
On view in the gallery May 7 - 28, 2026
June
Rose City Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Scott Conary
Opens Thursday, June 4, 2026
On view in the gallery June 4 - 25, 2026
July
Lean Into Abstraction
Open to the public.
Juror: Jef Gunn
Opens Thursday, July 2, 2026
On view in the gallery July 2 - 30, 2026
August
Plein Air Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Mike Hernandez
Opens Thursday, August 6, 2026
On view in the gallery August 6 - 27, 2026
September
Centennial Celebration
Curated exhibition.
Not taking submissions.
Opens Thursday, September 3, 2026
On view in the gallery September 3 - 24, 2026
October
Oil Media Exhibition
Open to the public.
Juror: Suzy Kitman
Opens Thursday, October 1, 2026
On view in the gallery October 1 - 29, 2026
November
Veterans’ Showcase
Open only to US Military Veterans.
Non-juried.
Opens Thursday, November 5, 2026
On view in the gallery November 5 - 25, 2026
December
12”x 12” Show & Sale
Open to the public.
Non-juried.
Opens Thursday, December 3, 2026
On view in the gallery December 3 - 30, 2026