Call for Art: Vashon Artist Residency Exhibition
Ignited by Vashon: Art from Vashon Artist Residency
Exhibition Dates: September 5 - 28, 2025
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
INTRODUCTION
Vashon Artist Residency is proud to partner with Vashon Center for the Arts (VCA), a highly regarded regional arts presenter on Vashon Island. VCA serves as a hub for performances, art exhibitions, talks, and arts education programs. This September, VCA will host Ignited by Vashon: Art from Vashon Artist Residency.
Visitors to VCA will experience artwork created by Residency alumni inspired by their time on Vashon Island. Local residents will see their beloved island through the eyes of these artists, while visitors may gain a deeper appreciation for what makes this place so special.
Celebrating the work of Vashon Artist Residency alumni highlights the Residency’s impact on artists, promotes residencies as a tool for professional growth, and strengthens the partnership between Vashon Artist Residency and VCA.
At this time, the opportunity is only open to visual artists. Depending on grant funding outcomes, we may accommodate artists working in other disciplines.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Vashon Artist Residency alumni are invited to submit up to five artworks for a juried exhibition that celebrates creative work sparked or transformed by their time on Vashon Island. Examples might include work that shifted or emerged from the water, ecology, solitude, time or community found on the Island. By showcasing the connection between artist and place, this exhibition highlights the transformative potential of creative residencies and their role in shaping regional, national and international artist communities.
JURY PANEL
A distinguished jury will select the works for the exhibition. The panel includes:
ARTISTS' RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to providing the materials requested, the artist is responsible for:
VASHON CENTER FOR THE ARTS' RESPONSIBILITIES
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Submission Deadline: All applications must be received by 11:59 PM PST on July 1, 2025.
Application Fee: None
Maximum Number of Works Eligible: Up to five (5)
Accepted Mediums: All visual art forms are eligible, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, printmaking, and fiber art.
Eligibility: Open to alumni who attended Vashon Artist Residency between its founding in May 2021 through June 27, 2025.
All submissions must be for sale.
Please submit artwork created during your time at Vashon Artist Residency or inspired by your experiences there. This may include pieces developed from concepts or insights gained during the residency, works crafted using materials, techniques, or themes explored during your stay, or creations influenced by the island's unique ecosystems.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
This application includes a request for the following information and materials:
Artist Information: Name, Address, Email, Phone, Website, and Social Media Handles
Submitted Artwork Details:
Artist Statement: (250 words max) explaining the connection of each submitted work to your time at the Vashon Artist Residency/Vashon.
Artist Bio: 100 words maximum
Images: Up to five (5) works for consideration
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: July 1, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2025
Artwork Delivery to VCA:
Artwork Installation: September 1 – 4, 2025
Exhibition Dates: September 5 - 28, 2025
Exhibition Opening: September 5, 2025: 12 pm (PST)
Artist Reception: September 5, 2025: 5 pm – 8 pm (PST)
Contact Information: For inquiries about the call for art, eligibility, or submission process, please contact Lynann Politte: Lynannp@VashonCenterfortheArts.org
We look forward to seeing the incredible works that reflect the transformative impact of the Vashon Artist Residency experience. Thank you for considering this opportunity!