Gresham Petite Creations 2026: Local Digital Prints and Photography in Winter Art Exhibition
The Gresham Area League for the Arts (GALA) in Oregon has opened submissions for Petite Creations, a juried exhibition and holiday sale of small original artworks. The display runs from November 23, 2026 to January 8, 2027 at the Gresham Council Chamber gallery and is promoted online by GALA. Painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital art, sculpture, pottery and fiber art are eligible. Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Applicants should plan for physical delivery of accepted work, rather than assuming a digital-only online gallery.
Hard geographic limit: within thirty miles
GALA says artists must reside within thirty miles of Gresham, Oregon in order to deliver their accepted artworks in person to the gallery. Preference is given to residents of the immediate Greater Gresham Area. A photographer living elsewhere in Oregon or an artist submitting from another country is not eligible merely because image files can be uploaded online. The regional eligibility is particularly important for digital artists accustomed to all-remote online exhibitions.
Artwork dimensions and digital formats
Two-dimensional pieces, including digitally printed photographs or illustrations, must measure no more than nine by nine inches and at least five by five inches, including the frame. Three-dimensional pieces must stay within nine inches in every dimension. The work must be original, complete and ready to hang or display. A screen-based or audio-dependent installation is not explicitly promised technical support; participants should confirm the gallery's equipment and power policies before proposing electronics. The hosted entry system accepts one to three photographed works in JPG format, with one entry per artist.
Entry costs, selection and handover
The current listing gives an entry fee of US$30. Submissions are due October 28, a curatorial review is planned for November 2 and artists are to be notified November 4. Accepted work is received on November 21, before the opening of the display. The opening reception is listed for December 10, and artwork pickup for January 9, 2027. The physical artwork must remain installed throughout the exhibition. Check Gallery and Hanging Guidelines and any terms concerning sales, insurance, commission and delivery before paying.
Who organizes the show?
GALA is a regional arts organization hosting visual-arts exhibitions and events in Gresham. Its published announcement specifies a city council gallery, a seasonal online gallery, curatorial review, onsite display requirements and a public contact. In addition to an exhibition, the programme includes a holiday market and local viewing opportunities. These elements identify a real community programme, though the call is not an unrestricted international grant or a salaried creative position.
Official entry route
Start at GALA's Petite Creations page and open its EntryThingy listing to register and upload work. Applicants may contact curator@galaarts.org about requirements and eligibility. Keep the October 28 date, thirty-mile residence rule and physical delivery commitment in view when selecting pieces.
Independent editorial research checked October 21, 2026. The organizer's current official call controls eligibility, dates, fees and participant rights.