Call to Artists
Main Gallery

Scale

We invite you to contribute to our exhibit “Scale” at The Confluence. The show will run June 2 - July 11, 2026. The Call is open February 20 - April 15.

Confluence Gallery invites you to apply to Scale, an exhibit exploring the dynamics of size. Used as an effect in visual art, scale directs a viewer’s understanding of how two objects relate to one another. As humans we have an innate perception of size that is most often based on how large or small something is as compared to ourselves. In art, such size relationships might be presented true to the natural world or exaggerated unexpectedly.

For this call artworks that highlight scale as an effect or as a component of the composition will be considered. Is your work inspired by the colossal or the minutia? Or possibly the juxtaposition or contrast of both is present in your work. Perhaps scale relates to your use of materials or the medium with which you work. Do you render a lot of detail or are big giant strokes or shapes more your thing? We look forward to seeing the many uses of scale as a theme or a technique for this exhibit.

Curated by: Robin Doggett

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 April 15, 2026

• Fill out the online submission form with completed pieces at confluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/scale-call-for-art/

  • Please note: each piece will need a separate entry

• Email high-quality JPGs (300dpi) of work to exhibits@confluencegallery.org for consideration of use in our promotional materials.

By May 30, 2026

• Completed works to The Confluence

• The Confluence contract completed

• Artist Statement and Bio online submission for public display filled out

June 6, 2026 –EXHIBIT OPENS

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

July 11, 2026 – EXHIBIT CLOSES

Work will be available for pick up 10 AM – 2pm on Sunday, July 12, and Monday July 13. 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 July 30, 2026, 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,

Robin Dogget

Curator

APPLICATION LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

• Submissions: Fill out the online submission form at confluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/scale-call-for-art/ by April 15.

• 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.