PURPLE DOOR GALLERY’S ANNUAL YOUTH SHOW

LITTLE WORLDS

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED! We had no way of knowing the turnout and we've surpassed our max but, please enter next year! We'd still love your attendance at the show events...

Our Annual Youth Show is one of our favorite exhibitions of the year — a reminder that you’re never too young to do big things, and you’re never too old to be inspired to create.

This year, for the first time, the show has a theme: LITTLE WORLDS.

Imagine a different world, a wackier world, a safer world, a dream world, or simply a little piece of this world that you love. What would your world look like if you could make the rules?

Young artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work alongside Sebo Walker’s large abstract paintings and the playful wooden sculptures of Nathan Paul Rice.

THE DETAILS

• Ages: 1–16
• Oregon/Washington and greater Portland area residents
• Up to 3 pieces per artist
• 11 × 14" paper provided by the gallery
• 2D Original, analog artwork only — no digital submissions
• Artwork will be displayed unframed using a unique wire and clip system
• Artwork will be available for sale
• Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities

No jury.  Everyone gets in.

Every young artist who submits work will be included in the show, as long as their artwork follows the guidelines above and submissions are received by the deadlines below. We believe there should be a place on the gallery wall for every young artist who wants to create.

Every participating young artist will receive an official Purple Door Gallery Youth Show seal of participation and a special participation grab bag.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Intent-to-Participate Deadline: September 27
FREE to participate!

A parent or legal guardian (18+) must complete the [SUBMISSION FORM HERE] to reserve their child’s spot. SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

Once you submit your intent to participate, we’ll email you everything you need to know about creating and submitting the artwork.

2. ARTWORK DEADLINE

Completed artwork must be dropped off at The Purple Door Gallery by 6pm October 18th

YOUNG ARTIST RECEPTION

Saturday, December 5 · 3–7 PM

Join us to celebrate our young artists and their LITTLE WORLDS!

Because you’re never too young to make something worth putting on a gallery wall. And you’re never too old to look at it and remember how.

— The Purple Door Gallery