Call to Artists
Main Gallery

Backyard Wilderness

We invite you to contribute to our exhibit “Backyard Wilderness: A Coyote in the Parking Lot” at The Confluence: Art in Twisp. The show will run November 18, 2025 - January 10, 2026. The Call is open August 7 - September 18.

A coyote in the parking lot, a mouse in the house, a hummingbird at the feeder, a bear on the trail; The title of this exhibit comes from experiences we all have had encountering wild animals in places commonly used by humans. 

When we overlap so closely with our wild neighbors, what is the outcome? Whose land is this really? How can art give us new ideas and ways of seeing those connections? Jennifer Molesworth and Janet Fagan are teaming up to curate an exhibit that we hope will shine a light on how we can all share the land, sky and water in ways that benefit all.

Curators Janet Fagan and Jennifer Molesworth invite you to explore your connection to your wild neighbors. Who do you share the land, water, and sky with? Whether in your back yard or deep in the wild, who do you see and how can your art tell the story of what you have experienced or would like to experience? 

You are invited to create up to 4 pieces of work in any medium, 2 D or 3 D.  This is a holiday show and work will be sold off the wall in time for seasonal gift giving.  Some work will be reserved in the back to replace work that sells.  

Ahoooooowl - Whoo Whoo - ribbit ribbit - eek!

Curated by: Jennifer Molesworth and Janet Fagan

 

Here are the rules.

Number of pieces to submit: up to 4:

Each piece must be:

  • Your own original work.

  • Available for sale.

  • Created in the last 3 years.

  • Never previously been shown in Okanogan County.  

  • Any Size

  • Any medium

  • Ready for hanging with appropriate hardware/wire secured to work (works without hanging hardware or not professionally presented will not be hung. No dented or scratched frames unless that is part of the work)

Please Note: The curator(s) have the right to refuse work, even after work is delivered to the gallery if it does not contribute to the direction, cohesiveness, or available space of the show. We are looking for high-quality execution and thoughtful content that contribute to the vision of the show as stated above. 


DEADLINES

By September 18, 2025

By November 15, 2025

  • Completed works to The Confluence

November 22, 2025 –EXHIBIT OPENS

  • Opening reception 5-7 PM at The Confluence: Art in Twisp

January, 10 2026 – EXHIBIT CLOSES

Work will be available for pick up Sunday January 11 and Monday January 12 10 AM – 2pm on. Please contact The Confluence at creative@confluencegallery.org if you need to make other arrangements beyond those dates and times. All work must be picked up by January 31, 2025, unless further arrangements are made.

The Confluence is a non-profit gallery. All shipping costs to and from the gallery of unsold works are each artist’s responsibility. See The Confluence Shipping Procedures form for details.

Please email creative@confluencegallery.org or call The Confluence at (509) 997-2787 if you have any questions about the show or the requirements. We are looking forward to hearing from you. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer Molesworth and Janet Fagan

Curators

APPLICATION LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • Submissions: Fill out the online submission form at confluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/backyard-wilderness-call-for-art/ by September 18.

  • Accepted work: Email high-quality JPGs of accepted work or work in progress along with Artist Statement and Bio (word doc or pdf OK), and The Confluence Contract [PDF] up to and including the day of delivery. All works must be at The Confluence approximately one week prior to show opening.

  • Shipping: The Confluence is a non-profit gallery. All shipping arrangements and costs to and from the gallery of unsold works are each artist’s responsibility. See The Confluence Shipping Procedures Form [PDF] for details.

  • Commissions: The Confluence offers a commission structure of 60/40 to non-members artists and 65/35 to member artists.

QUESTIONS? See The Confluence Submission Guidelines [PDF], email (creative@confluencegallery.org), or call Creative Coordinator, Gus, at The Confluence (509) 997-2787. We look forward to hearing from you.

 
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Tori Karpenko

Ken Smith

Ken Smith

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Janet Fagan

Brian Sholdt

Brian Sholdt

Margaret Kingston

Margaret Kingston

Ginger Reddington

Ginger Reddington

Michael Caldwell

Michael Caldwell

Amber Zimmerman

Amber Zimmerman

Theresa Magel

Theresa Magel

Danelle Bodine

Danelle Bodine

Justin Gibbons

Justin Gibbons