Current Exhibition
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free to the public.
Water Media Exhibition
On view in the OAC Gallery May 7 - 28, 2026
Oregon Art Center (OAC) is thrilled to announce the Water Media Exhibition! This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of fluidity and form, inviting artists to submit works across the full spectrum of water-soluble media—from the ethereal transparency of watercolor and gouache to the bold textures of acrylic and chalk pastel.
Whether your style embraces the spontaneous flow of a wash or the precise control of a dry brush, we want to showcase the innovative ways you harness the power of water. We welcome all subject matter in this curated collection, aiming to highlight the breathtaking beauty and limitless diversity of water-based artistry in the heart of our community.
This exhibition will be juried by Sandra Pearce.
View the online gallery of the Water Media Exhibition here.
Artwork above by Leslie Barnum.
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
Call to Artists
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
Call to Artists
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