Location:
1910 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97403

Phone:
541.345.1571
Fax:
541.345.6248

E-mail:
[email protected]


Gallery Hours:
Monday to Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday (when exhibits are on display): 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery Admission:
Suggested Donation
$3 per person
$5 per family

CALL TO ARTISTS

Call to Artists

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Maude Kerns Art Center offers a variety of exhibition opportunities to local, national, and international artists. If you have questions about any of the listed Calls to Artists or would like more information, please e-mail Liberty at [email protected].

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"Piecing It Together: A Regional Collage Exhibit"

Maude Kerns Art Center in Eugene, Oregon is hosting an open call for local and regional artists working in the medium of collage. The exhibition is scheduled for June 19 - July 17, 2026.

Collage has a rich history creating community and this artform has been used to process unimaginable world and individual events. The collage community is generous and welcoming while demonstrating what salvage, collaboration, creativity, and healing can look like. Join us to celebrate scissors, ephemera, and glue!

Eligible work: Entries in 2D and 3D collage in all media will be considered, including drawing, painting, digital, printmaking, textile, photography, mixed media, sculpture, as well as any other forms of assemblage and material.

Deadline: Sunday, May 3 at 11:59pm PST

Artist Notification: Friday, May 22

(For financial assistance, please contact the Director of Exhibits at [email protected].)


SUBMIT ONLINE


SUBMIT PAPER APPLICATION

For more information, call 541-345-1571 or email [email protected].

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"Mayor's Teen Art Show"

It's that time already! The call for the 27th annual MTAS exhibit (on view September 11 - October 2) is open.

Original 2- and 3- dimensional media: paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, digital art, video art, fiber art, collage, costumes or wearables, fiber art, jewelry, assemblage etc. Work must have been done in the last 12 months. Work must be ready to display or hang (mat, frame) at the time of exhibit. Artists can fill out the form via Jotform or may email all requested info to the Director of Exhibits at [email protected]

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31st at 11:59pm

Artist Notification: Friday, June 12th

(For financial assistance, please contact the Director of Exhibits at [email protected].)


SUBMIT ONLINE


SUBMIT PAPER APPLICATION

For more information, call 541-345-1571 or email [email protected].

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2027 & 2028 EXHIBITS SEASONS

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.

Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 11:59 MST

Artist Notification: Friday, July 3, 2026

Application Fee: $35

Submit online or submit by mail. Mail applications must be postmarked by May 2, 2026.

(For financial assistance, please contact the Director of Exhibits at [email protected].)


SUBMIT ONLINE
~ OR ~
SUBMIT BY MAIL

For more information, call 541-345-1571 or email [email protected].

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MEMBERS GALLERY & GIFT SHOP

The Maude Kerns Art Center is pleased to open a search among its membership for new artists in the Maude Kerns Art Center Members Gallery & Gift Shop. What is special and sets MKAC’s Members Gallery & Gift Shop apart is that all work is by our member artists; it is a great source of pride to feature our members' work.


Online Application
~ OR ~
Print Application

This is a rolling call to artists.

For more information, call 541-345-1571 or email [email protected].

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CONTACT US

Location:
1910 East 15th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97403

Phone: 541.345.1571

E-mail: [email protected]

Gallery Hours:*
Monday to Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*(These hours apply when exhibits are on display. Please check our Current Exhibit dates.)

Gallery Admission:
Suggested Donation
$3 per person
$5 per family


DONATE ONLINE