2025 Open Regional Exhibit

Important Dates:

DROP OFF DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 8,2025.

Exhibit opens Friday, March 14th with early viewing at 5:30 PM and Judge’s Critique at 6:00 PM.
All events are FREE and open to the public.

Exhibit opens Friday, March 14th with early viewing at 5:30 PM and Judge’s Critique at 6:00 PM. All events are FREE and open to the public.

Download the entry form HERE.

About this year’s Judge:

Photo Credit: Stephanie Honeycutt

Kendra Roberts 
Founder, Common Ground Arts (CGA)

Through her vast experience as a committed arts advocate and collaborator, Kendra Roberts brings the perspective of a self-produced working artist, curator, and arts administrator to her work as Director of Public Engagement at Blackfish Gallery.  Kendra received her B.A. at DePauw University and her Master of Design from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. She is a fellow of the Next Generation of Leadership program in Columbus, OH, an active committee member for Converge 45, and on the Northwest Chapter leadership committee of ArtTable. 

Kendra is founder of Common Ground Arts (CGA), an arts consultancy curating visual art in traditional and non-traditional public spaces. As the designer and creator of Kendra Studio Jewelry (KSJ), she is an award-winning artist and published writer, has exhibited her work throughout the U.S. and internationally, and even made an appearance on a major American television network.

Artists from across northeast Oregon and southeast Washington are reminded to submit work for this year’s Open Regional Exhibit at the Pendleton Center for the Arts. Date for drop-off of artwork is Saturday, March 8 from noon to 4:00 PM. The exhibit opens in the East Oregonian Gallery on Friday, March 14th with refreshments served at 5:30 and a Judge’s Critique and Award Ceremony at 6:30 PM. Both events are free and open to the public.

This year marks the 52th anniversary of the event, which brings beginning, emerging and established artists together to share their best work. Adults 18 and over may enter up to two pieces and a special teen category is available for artists 13-17 years old. Accepted works include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, book arts, glass, sculpture, mixed media and fiber arts. Photography is the only medium not accepted.

While the exhibit is not juried, there are some limitations on size and weight which are outlined in the ENTRY FORM

Banner Bank of Pendleton is a long-time sponsor of the Open Regional event and contributes $1200 in cash prizes that are awarded to artists in both the adult and teen categories. Visitors to the gallery also have an opportunity to vote for their favorite work and the winner will be awarded the Jacqueline Brown People’s Choice Award, made possible through the generosity of Katherine Brown and Andrew Picken.

The exhibit will be on view through April 25. Admission to the gallery is always free. More information is available online or by calling 541-278-9201