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Mayor’s Art Show 2027 — Call to Artists
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older who currently live or work in Eugene, Oregon, or have a strong connection to Eugene and/or its land.
- The Focus: Annual juried exhibition showcasing local Eugene visual art at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts.
- The Funding: Eight $500 cash awards across categories; if artwork sells, the artist receives 70% of the sale price.
- Key Requirements: Submit one original artwork via a free Artwork Archive account: artwork images (30 MB max per file), title, creation date, price/insurance value, 150-word artwork description with materials, dimensions and weight; plus artist bio, artist statement, and an explanation of the artwork's Eugene connection (each 150-word limit), physical address, and optional AI-use explanation.
DeadlineWednesday, September 30, 2026
AwardEight awards of $500 each will be presented to the selected artists in each of the following award categories: Mayor’s 2D Choice, Mayor’s 3D Choice, Jurors’ 2D Choice, Jurors’ 3D Choice, People’s Choice, Curator’s Choice, Hult Center's Choice and Best Depiction of Eugene.
Application fee$0
Program datesJanuary 11, 2027 - February 26, 2027
LocationEugene, OR
ParticipationOn-site
Disciplinesvisual arts, 2D, 3D, video, sound
Age range18–
Application notesSubmissions limited to one original artwork completed after Jan. 1, 2025; AI-generated artwork is not eligible. Display-ready required: 2D max 72"h x 60"w framed, with D-rings and hanging wire; 3D must be stable/self-standing (limited City pedestals available); video/sound max 8 minutes. Selected artwork intake Nov. 9, 2026 at Hult Center; pickup Mar. 1, 2027. Contact Katy Keuter (kkeuter@eugene-or.gov) for accessibility or support.
Contactkkeuter@eugene-or.gov
City of Eugene Cultural Services
Organization based in Eugene