2025 Open Regional Exhibit

DROP OFF DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 8,2025.

Since the early 1970s, the Arts Council of Pendleton has invited both professional and amateur artists from NE Oregon and SE Washington to come together to celebrate the artistic spirit. We are proud to work with Banner Bank of Pendleton year after year to provide $1200 in cash awards for both adults and teens. We also award the Jacqueline Brown People’s Choice Award at the end of the event.

DROP OFF DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 8,2025.

Download the entry form HERE.

About this year’s Judge:

Kendra Roberts 
Founder, Common Ground Arts (CGA)

Through her vast experience as a committed arts advocate and collaborator, Kendra Roberta brings the perspective of a self-produced working artist, curator, and arts administrator to her work as our Director of Public Engagement.  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.