Call to Artists
Main Gallery

Wabi Sabi: Unexpected Beauty

We invite you to contribute to our exhibit “Wabi Sabi: Unexpected Beauty” at The Confluence. The exhibit will be on view January 12 - February 27, 2027. Artists can apply to this call from September 10 - November 11, 2026.

We invite artists to submit work for Wabi-Sabi: Unexpected Beauty, an exhibition exploring the simple appeal found in imperfection, incompleteness, and impermanence. Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, this exhibition will showcase art that reflects the passage of time, transformation, or growth and evolution. Unexpected Beauty will also celebrate art inspired by weathered or irregular forms and materials and handmade art that reveals the artist’s imprint.

Artists are encouraged to submit work that broadens the concept of beauty, revealing it through subtlety and simplicity, worn surfaces, or evidence of time and use. Art should reflect a commitment to authenticity. All media will be considered, including sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, fiber arts, and mixed-media. Both decorative and functional art are welcome.

Curators: Ed McCarthy and Marcy Stamper

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 shown in Okanogan County

• Any size

• Any medium

• Ready to hang  -  your work must include hardware and hanging wire secured to each work. Any work that is not professionally presented may not be hung.

Please Note: Curators have the right to refuse work if it does not contribute to the direction, cohesiveness, or available space of the exhibit.

DEADLINES

By November 11, 2026

• Fill out the online submission form with completed pieces atconfluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/hygge-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 January 2, 2026

• Completed works to The Confluence

• The Confluence contract completed

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

January 16, 2026 –EXHIBIT OPENS

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

Ferbruary 27, 2027 – EXHIBIT CLOSES

Work will be available for pick up 10 AM – 2pm on Sunday, February 28, and Monday March 1. 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 March 25, 2027, 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.

E-mail creative@confluencegallery.org or call The Confluence at (509) 997-2787 if you have any questions about this exhibit or the application guidelines. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Ed McCarthy and Marcy Stamper

Curators

APPLICATION LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

• 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.