Deck the Boughs

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens

We are seeking up to three artists to create imaginative ornaments or installations to hang in trees or to be placed in the Arboretum during the month of December. The ornaments or installations must use primarily natural or recycled materials, and preference will be given to ornaments that can withstand the weather and be reused. More expansive projects than ornaments for one tree will be considered, with fee to be negotiated. All ornaments become the property of the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens.

Deck the Boughs background:

After five years of installing tree lights for night viewing, the Arboretum changed to a daytime event in 2025 that featured willow stars, crocheted birds and animals, pinecone gnomes, pompoms, and tassels hung in trees. There were also three wishing trees, a winter solstice walk, and wildflower seed sowing. We would like to expand on the idea of natural ornamentation and/or recycled materials in 2026. In previous years about 10,000 people of all ages visited the gardens during the month of December.

Submittals: Please present your artist biography (including name, email, phone, and address), previous works, and a concept for your ornaments.

Proposals should be sent to: contactus@evergreenarboretum.com and simmons.eileen@gmail.com

If a specific tree is desired, selection must be confirmed with the selection committee.

Artist Fee: $1,500 per artist for creation and installation. Installation/removal assistance from the Arboretum must be negotiated in advance.

Site visits prior to submitting a proposal are encouraged.

For more information: https://www.evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents/call-for-artists-deck-the-boughs

Deadline: August 28, 2026

Call for Art | Perspectives on Orientation

Graphite Arts Center

What orientates us? What are the tools we use to understand where we are, where we have been and where we might go? Whether imaginary or real, obscure or obvious, we all use maps, cartographic imagery, scientific models, mathematics, weather patterns, and countless other systems to help us find our place, discover the unknown, and to stay oriented.

Perspectives on Orientation invites artists to explore the idea of orientation, what it means and how their personal perspective reveals itself. The exhibition Perspectives on Orientation seeks works that investigate the ways we locate ourselves within an ever-changing world. Artists are challenged to transform systems of orientation into visually compelling works of art that invite curiosity, and encourages viewers to reconsider their own perspective.

Perspectives on Orientation is a juried group exhibition open to all media. Works will be selected based on strength of concept, relationship to the theme, technical command, overall execution, and adherence to the submission guidelines.

https://graphiteartscenter.org/call-for-art-perspectives-on-orientation/

Deadline: September 13, 2026

Sno-Isle Libraries is seeking artists, musicians, performing artists, and writers for in-person and online programming. Musical and theatrical performances, art workshops or lectures, and writing workshops will be considered. Individuals and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The library is excited to help expand access to the arts, especially to communities who have had limited access due to geographic barriers or as members of underserved or marginalized groups. We offer programs for all age groups at 23 locations, as well as a robust lineup of online programs.

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