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 show will run January 12 - February 27, 2027. The Call is open September 16 - November 12, 2026.

Wabi-Sabi: Unexpected Beauty is 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.

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 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 November 12, 2026

• Fill out the online submission form with completed pieces on our Online Submission Form

  • Please note: each piece will need a separate entry

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

By January 2, 2027

• Completed works to The Confluence

• Complete the Confluence contract

• Complete Artist Statement and Bio online submission for public display.

January 16, 2027 –EXHIBIT OPENS

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

February 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 30, 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.

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,

Marcy Stamper and Ed McCarthy

Curators

APPLICATION LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

• Submissions: Fill out the online submission form at https://confluencegallery.wufoo.com/forms/wabi-sabi-call-for-art/ by November 12.

• Accepted Artists: Complete Artist Bio and Statement form, The Confluence Contract [PDF] and deliver completed works to The Confluence approximately two weeks (if shipping) or one week (if personally delivering) 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-member artists and 65/35 to member artists.

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