Umpqua Valley Arts is proud to present an open call for artists to submit to our upcoming exhibit: Malleable.

Soft Sculpture in art refers to three-dimensional works made from flexible materials like cloth, foam, or rubber. These sculptures can sometimes take a mixed-media approach, and are often malleable with drooping, sagging, and draping characteristics. In some cases, they even seem to float once installed. Soft Sculpture often challenges the traditional notions of sculpture, which are often made with hard and oftentimes more durable materials which make them rigid as a result. The mediums used in the realm of soft sculpture often evokes notions that their more permanent counterparts do not. They are persistent rather than permanent. These materials all emphasize natural forces like gravity, air, and in some cases even heat. In other contrasting scenarios, they also have metaphorical and metaphysical implications that harder materials do not achieve.

Malleable is a juried exhibition emphasizing/focusing on soft sculpture art. It is open to media and modes of making that emphasize/focus on soft materials. Subject matter may vary, but the emphasis will be on works that use soft materials in the execution. Acceptable media can include (but is not limited to) cloth, foam, rubber, plastic, fiber, paper, wax, sand, and other similar materials.

Maude Kerns Art Center is currently accepting submissions for its 2027 & 2028 Exhibits Seasons. Local, regional, and national artists (individuals and groups) working in 2- and 3- dimensional mediums, as well as installation art, are invited to submit their work for consideration. Solo, group, and/or themed shows will be curated based on the content, quality, and number of submissions. Established, mid-career, and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.

The 9th Annual PROUD+ Exhibition will be held June 19 - July 31, 2026, during San Diego Pride Month, showcasing the work of LGBTQ+ artists from across the country. Produced by The Studio Door, this national exhibition celebrates the unique perspectives and voices of the LGBTQ+ community through contemporary art.

For nearly a decade, PROUD+ has provided a vital platform for LGBTQ+ artists to express their creativity, identity, and lived experiences. From bold declarations of self to quiet explorations of inner worlds, this exhibition seeks to highlight the richness and diversity of LGBTQ+ life and culture. Artists are invited to submit works that reflect their own interpretations of pride, resilience, and community. You're encouraged to share their truth, amplify their voice, and contribute to the ongoing conversation around LGBTQ+ identity in the arts.

This call revolves around being a part of a commercial gallery on a regular basis with 5-10 works on hand. The call for regular gallery artists is directed towards professional artists. Professional Artists working in ALL MEDIUMS are welcomed to apply. Installation art and works that hang from a ceiling will also be considered. The call for artists has a warm heart for sculpture and metal casting as the gallery manager and curator is a sculptor. Application Deadline is rolling through the calendar year beginning August 9th 2025 and ending August 8th 2026