5x5 means loud and clear.

This show is by the artist community and for the artist community—an invitation to meet fellow artists, make collaborative connections, turn up the volume on creative expression, and showcase beautiful art that is accessible to all economic brackets.

We want to hear your visual voice, loud and clear—whether art is your rebellion or your celebration, your question or your answer.

Show up. Share your signal. Let it be seen.

Eligibility

• Open to Portland-based artists and those in the greater Portland–Vancouver area.

• Must be a working artist with an active portfolio for the last 2 years.

• All ages 18+ are welcome to enter.

Important Dates

• Intent-to-submit Form Due: November 30, 2025

• Emailed notification of admittance and next steps: sent by Dec 10, 2025

• Completed Work Due: January 20, 2026

Artwork Guidelines

• Maximum of three pieces per artist. Curators reserve the right to accept all or a selection of submitted works.

• All work must be 5x5” with a max depth of 3”

• Medium: All original mediums are accepted — painting, drawing, collage, photography, sculpture, and mixed media.

• Sculptural: can not exceed 5x5x3” and must be able to display on the wall.

• Digital Work: must be printed and mounted/framed 5x5”, and ready to hang.

• All work must be ready to hang at drop off.

• There will be an option to pre-order 5x5x0.5” cradled wood panel for $5 per panel

How to Participate

1. Pre-Register by submitting the online form below (due Nov 30).

2. Wait for Notification of entry (by Dec 10).

3. Pick Up Your 5x5 Panel at the gallery if you opted (you’ll also be able to provide your own) .

4. Finished artwork by Jan 22.

What happens at the end of the show? Sales and Returns?

• All artwork will be available for sale for flat rate of $75

• Artist receives 60% of the sales

• If a piece does not sell, the artwork will be returned to the artist (pick-up or prepaid shipping).