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Accepted Application Types:
Artist
Images: 6 (a booth shot is required)
Fee: (Application Fee): $35.00
Application Amount:
You can submit up to 2 applications for this show.
Emerging Artists:
This application does not accept applications from emerging artists.
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EVENT INFORMATION
Welcome to the 2025 Wild Arts Festival
Now in its 45th year, the Wild Arts Festival celebrates the natural world in art and books. This is one of the premier regional art shows featuring work focused on nature in both medium and theme. All proceeds of the Wild Arts Festival benefit the programs of Bird Alliance of Oregon.
The Wild Arts Festival will feature approximately 60 artists in a lively atmosphere, with an anticipated attendance of 4,000 people. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with and purchase the work of regional artists and authors. In addition, we will have our popular Book Fair and Silent Auction.
Now in its 45th year, the Wild Arts Festival celebrates the natural world in art and books. This is one of the premier regional art shows featuring work focused on nature in both medium and theme. All proceeds of the Wild Arts Festival benefit the programs of Bird Alliance of Oregon.
The Wild Arts Festival will feature approximately 60 artists in a lively atmosphere, with an anticipated attendance of 4,000 people. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with and purchase the work of regional artists and authors. In addition, we will have our popular Book Fair and Silent Auction.
RULES/REGULATIONS
Application Details
To submit your application we require:
• Five digital images of your current work
• A sixth image of your booth set up
• Artist statement and list of any previous show experience
Please note: Artists may apply in up to two art categories. For the second category, you must submit a second application. There is no $35 fee for the second application, but you must request a code for the fee waiver prior to submitting your second application. Send us an email at wafartists@birdallianceoregon.org
Art Eligibility
All media and styles of art are eligible. A combination of original work and reproductions of artists’ originals will be allowed. Art may not contain bird feathers or bones. Any exceptions to these guidelines will be at the Artist Committee's discretion.
All art should include one or more of the following elements:
Terms for Participation
All participating artists must agree to the following terms:
Bird Alliance of Oregon Wild Arts Festival prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the Festival.
Bird Alliance of Oregon Wild Arts Festival does not share the personal information of artists, nor do we solicit artists to buy information about Festival attendees.
To submit your application we require:
• Five digital images of your current work
• A sixth image of your booth set up
• Artist statement and list of any previous show experience
Please note: Artists may apply in up to two art categories. For the second category, you must submit a second application. There is no $35 fee for the second application, but you must request a code for the fee waiver prior to submitting your second application. Send us an email at wafartists@birdallianceoregon.org
Art Eligibility
All media and styles of art are eligible. A combination of original work and reproductions of artists’ originals will be allowed. Art may not contain bird feathers or bones. Any exceptions to these guidelines will be at the Artist Committee's discretion.
All art should include one or more of the following elements:
- Nature or wildlife as a subject
- Natural materials as medium
- Art that promotes environmental sustainability or uses recycled materials
Terms for Participation
All participating artists must agree to the following terms:
- Be present during the entire show
- Bring enough work for sales throughout the show
- Pay the $290 booth fee at time of registration. If you request and are assigned to a double or corner booth then you will receive an invoice for the additional booth fee when you are notified of your booth assignment.
- Pay a 10% commission to Bird Alliance of Oregon on all work sold or commissioned at the Festival. At check out, you report your total sales to our checkout attendants. The commission and any additional booth fees are due at that time.
- For artists who make less than $1000 in sales during the Festival, Bird Alliance of Oregon will waive their 10% commission.
Bird Alliance of Oregon Wild Arts Festival does not share the personal information of artists, nor do we solicit artists to buy information about Festival attendees.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Artists are responsible for providing their booth structure and for setting it up. Set up will be Friday, December 5 with assigned load in times determined later.
Each booth must be free standing and cover free. For the visual appeal of the Festival as a whole, the recommended booth height is 8 feet. While we understand that most artists have existing booth structures that may be taller, please be aware that excessively high booths at an indoor festival can overpower neighboring booths. For questions about booth height or design contact us at wafartists@birdallianceoregon.org.
Standard booth size is 10' x 10'. A limited number of double and/or corner booths will be available for an additional cost. Artists will receive a registration form with additional information. Artists will be able to rate booth preferences on the registration form. Members of the Artist Committee will assign booths based on several factors including artists’ booth preferences. All artists, regardless of booth size preference, will pay the $290 registration fee. Artists who are notified by Bird Alliance of Oregon that their booth preference can be accommodated. Any extra booth fees will be collected during artist checkout on December 6 per the fee schedule below:
Please note that 600 watts of electricity for each booth are included in the booth fee. Double booths include a total of 1200 watts.
We do not use ZAPP to collect registration or booth fees. Upon receiving the registration form you will be asked to mail your check directly to Bird Alliance of Oregon Wild Arts Festival. The $290 registration fee will be due no later than July 25, 2025.
Each booth must be free standing and cover free. For the visual appeal of the Festival as a whole, the recommended booth height is 8 feet. While we understand that most artists have existing booth structures that may be taller, please be aware that excessively high booths at an indoor festival can overpower neighboring booths. For questions about booth height or design contact us at wafartists@birdallianceoregon.org.
Standard booth size is 10' x 10'. A limited number of double and/or corner booths will be available for an additional cost. Artists will receive a registration form with additional information. Artists will be able to rate booth preferences on the registration form. Members of the Artist Committee will assign booths based on several factors including artists’ booth preferences. All artists, regardless of booth size preference, will pay the $290 registration fee. Artists who are notified by Bird Alliance of Oregon that their booth preference can be accommodated. Any extra booth fees will be collected during artist checkout on December 6 per the fee schedule below:
- 10’ x 10’ base fee = $290
- 20’ wide x 10’ deep = $580
- Corner booth = $50 additional
Please note that 600 watts of electricity for each booth are included in the booth fee. Double booths include a total of 1200 watts.
We do not use ZAPP to collect registration or booth fees. Upon receiving the registration form you will be asked to mail your check directly to Bird Alliance of Oregon Wild Arts Festival. The $290 registration fee will be due no later than July 25, 2025.
REFUND POLICY
Refund: Bird Alliance of Oregon will refund 50% of the $290 registration fee to the artist if Bird Alliance of Oregon receives written notice no later October 6, 2025.
JURY DETAILS
Average number of applications submitted each year:
160
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:
60
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event:
0
How images are viewed by jurors:
Computer monitor
Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by:
Last Name (ascending order)
Jurors score applications using the following scale:
1 - 5
Number of jurors scoring applications:
7
The show organizes the jurors for a:
Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
Jurors score
Separately from various locations
Am I allowed to observe the jury process?
Jury process is closed