Eligibility: Male artists living within Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and California.

Exhibition Details: Is there a difference between man and myth, or is each the reflection of the other? Explore the stories that define our lives through archetypal characters, cultural symbols, and dreams. These timeless stories guide us, anchor us and help us understand who we are and why we are here. “The Hero’s Journey” will reveal how men visualize themselves and their personal mythologies.

Our first exhibition of the New Year is an exploration of the hero’s journey through the eyes of male artists from Pacific Northwest Region. Working in a variety of artistic forms, artists will consider their personal psychological journeys, the adventure of the examined life, and the deep roots of individual artistic expression.

Curated by artist Chas Martin, the show will include artists working in all 2-d and 3-d media.

Fees:  $35 for up to 5 entries.  Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.

Entering Your Images:
Entry form must be filled out in its entirety.  List sizes up to the nearest inch.  Submitted images must not include matting or frame.  Crop the photos to include only the artwork.  Be sure your images are right-side-up.

Before uploading your images, make sure they are smaller than 4MB, but at least 1920 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi.  Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space.  Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx.  If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please email
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Juror: Chas Martin

As a visual communications major at Pratt Institute in the early 70s, Martin had little interest in fine art. His focus on graphic design led him to New York, Boston, and San Francisco. Shortly after his formal education ended, he started painting. A three-month trip across the country in 1977 ignited his interest in plein air painting. The high elevations and desert terrain of the western wilderness areas sparked a life-long study of indigenous cultures and spirituality.   

Martin is a 2016 recipient of a Professional Development Grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council. He is a former instructor at the Boston Art Institute, San Francisco Academy of Art, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Northwest Academy, and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. He also delivers workshops on painting and sculpture.

Sales: Artist proceeds = 60% of retail price    Gallery commission = 40% of retail price

Awards: There will be cash awards for Juror’s Choice, First Prize-Season Pass to Columbia Arts PoTENtial Series, Second Prize-6 Tickets to PoTENtial Events at Columbia Center for the Arts, Third Prize-4 Tickets to PoTENtial Events at the Columbia Center for the Arts.

Shipping of Art: All Shipping charges and transit insurance related to the artwork is the responsibility of the artist. All return shipments must be prepaid by the artist, as CCA cannot ship art C.O.D. Prepaid shipping forms should be included inside your shipped package. The Artist shall be responsible for delivery and pick up of works to and from the CCA Gallery, with all works delivered properly prepared for display and each piece containing a title or number for clear identification.

CCA insures your work from the arrival date to the departure date.

Calendar Timeline:
1.    Open Date: Submissions open September 28, 2016
2.    Close date for submissions: November, 30, 2016
3.    Notifications sent out: December 5, 2016
4.    Drop off/Shipped artwork to the Columbia Center for the Arts: Received by December 19, 2016
5.    First Friday opening Reception/Awards Ceremony: January, 6, 2017, 6-8pm
6.    Pick up of unsold work: January 29, 2017

Disclaimer/Legal: If your work is accepted into the show CCA needs a signed contract, and an inventory of all work on file.