Call for Art, Gallery Without Walls

On behalf of the City of Lake Oswego, we are pleased to invite artist submissions of up to three works of art per artist to be considered for outdoor public display in Lake Oswego’s nationally recognized outdoor Gallery Without Walls rotating collection. Now over 20 years old, the program’s mission is to integrate art into the daily lives of residents and visitors.  

Artists can submit completed works and ideas for new work to be completed by August 2026 for installation. Accepted artwork will be displayed throughout the downtown business district for a two-year exhibition period from summer 2026 to summer 2028. 

We are committed to diversity and strongly encourage submissions from artists identifying with under-represented communities. We seek works of various media, including sculpture and murals, and encourage innovative submissions. Submissions of artwork created within the last three years are preferred.

The Selection Committee will choose up to fifteen artists to display. Selected artists receive an honorarium award of $1500. Selected work may be eligible for a People’s Choice purchase award of up to $20,000 (with a 30% gallery fee).

Key Details

• Deadline to apply: December 22nd, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Artists can submit up to three completed artworks or proposals for new work to be completed by August 2026

• Two-year exhibition period, from summer 2026–2028

• Installation in August 2026

• $25 application fee (please reach out to us if this is a barrier to applying)

• Direct inquiries to Carrie via publicart@artscouncillo.org

  We are looking for artists who:

  • Work in sculpture/3D art, murals, or new media installations

  • Have any level of experience with large-scale public art installations, including artists just starting their public art careers

  • Represent a diverse range of lived experiences and backgrounds

  • Are available to deliver any accepted artwork to Lake Oswego, OR (just south of Portland) in August 2026