Sitka Art Invitational

October 16-18, 2026

100 local artists and more than 300 nature-themed works of art, live music and artist conversations — all converge for three days at Portland’s Oregon Contemporary. Learn more below.

Sitka Art Invitational

October 16-18, 2026

11am-5pm

Admission is free, donations are welcome

Location

Oregon Contemporary
8371 North Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR, 97217

2025 Participating Artist List

Participate in the Show

Nominations for the 2026 Invitational are closed. The jury process is underway and decisions will be communicated in May. To nominate an artist for the 2027 Sitka Art Invitational, a form will be posted here from November 2026 through February 2027. Artists may nominate themselves

An annually rotating jury of artists, curators, gallerists and educators selects which nominees are invited. Invitations are made in the Spring.

How Can I Volunteer?

We rely on over 50 dedicated volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the exhibit. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact gillianfreney@sitkacenter.org for more information.

Support the Show

We invite you to participate in our sponsorship program or learn more about sponsor benefits. Please consider sponsoring this beloved annual event. For more information please contact info@sitkacenter.org.