Call for Chasing Paper Exhibition at Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts in Oregon

LAKE OSWEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - 53RD YEAR, CALL FOR ART

Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon (20 minutes south of Portland)

Show Dates: June 24, 25 & 26, 2016

Application Deadline: January 31, 2016

Apply online beginning November 2, 2015 at www.lakewood-center.org

This community festival is a large celebration of art that draws about 25,000 visitors. Presenting over 1500 individual works in juried exhibitions and a large open show, the Festival revolves around the Special Exhibit. The theme for this year’s juried Special Exhibit is Chasing Paper. The Exhibit is open to handmade paper and paper arts to include sculptural designs, papier-mache’, folding, curling and laser cutting, excavated books, quilling and other forms of manipulated paper. The Exhibit seeks to explore the unconventional use of this commonplace material in producing extraordinary arts through its manipulation. A $35 non-refundable entry fee covers up to 3 three works.

Portland, Oregon's Community Hand Papermaking Studio Needs Your Help!

For the past two years the small business, Pulp & Deckle, has established itself as a community resource for artists and curious creatives who want to work with the medium of handmade paper. The studio offers an array of services, including membership which gives artists access to specialized equipment and tools. Co-owner & visual artist, Jennifer J. Woodward teaches a variety of workshops in the space where students of all levels and experiences are welcome.