The Dry Canyon Community Art Center will showcase the art of Central Oregon Veterans, Active Military, and First Responders for its next exhibition. We invite Veterans, Active Military, and First Responders residing in Central Oregon to submit their art for this exhibition. You do not have to be a member of any art organization and submission is free.

 
It will be a two-month exhibit of 2-D and 3-D art, from Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to Saturday November 28, 2026. Exhibit opening reception is Friday, October 2, 2026 from 5pm-8pm.

The Art Center, located at 415 SW 6th Street, is in the heart of Redmond’s downtown business district.

Keep in mind that you will not be able to remove your art during the exhibition. 

Key Dates:
Submission Deadline – September 4, 2026 
Notification Date – September 10-11, 2026 
Intake Dates – Sunday, September 27, from 1-3pm and Monday, September 28, 2026 from 10am-1pm
Exhibit Opening Reception – Friday, October 2, 2026
Pick up Date – Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 10am-12pm

** The Dry Canyon Community Art Center is a 501(c)(3) organization dependent upon community support. To this end, DCCAC asks that displaying artists make a small donation that will go towards purchasing the refreshments for the artists reception. 

Submission Requirements:

Use the DCAA website to make your submission. Artists can submit a maximum of 3 artwork images. Submission is free. All art pieces you submit must be for sale (this does not apply to high school students).

1. Go to https://www.drycanyonarts.org/art-center-art-submission-list 
2. Fill in the online form to submit works for consideration. List your pieces in your priority order. Click the SUBMIT button.
Keep in mind there is a 30% commission when determining your asking price (this does not apply to high school students).

When attaching your images please resize to a max. 500K and name your artwork images (lastname-firstname-title.jpg). 

EXHIBIT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

These guidelines outline requirements for artists who wish to submit and exhibit work at the Dry Canyon Community Art Center Veterans, Active Military, and First Responders Exhibition.

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General:

All art must be original (not a reproduction), created by the artist submitting the work. The Art Center cannot accept AI generated art. 

Hanging Art:

 

• 2-D artists may submit up to three works, none of which may exceed 35 pounds. All work must have ID Tags on the back with artist name, phone number, title of work, and price.

• 2-D work must be wired to hang on the galley walls. 

• Unframed 2-D work must have finished edges. Unframed work may be on any substrate. Some examples are canvas, glass, wood, or cradle board. 

• 3-D artists may submit up to five works. All work must have ID Tags with artist name, phone number, title of work, and price.

• 3-D work that hangs must be wired to hang on the galley walls. Work cannot exceed 35 pounds. 

Non-Hanging Art:

3-D art that is to be installed on a pedestal and exceeds 40 pounds, or is awkward, and requires special handling will require the artist to assist in installation. All work must have ID Tags with artist name, phone number, title of work, and price.

Questions or Concerns:
Contact the Exhibition Committee at gallery2@drycanyonarts.org