Woodstock Create - August 2025

The August 2025 issue of Woodstock Create is here! This month’s issue highlights a few upcoming art events and calls for entry for creators. Thank you to our subscribers for supporting the newsletter and local Woodstock creators.

Do you have in progress and/or completed pieces you would like to share with the community? We want to see them! Submit your creations here for the next issue of Woodstock Create which will be published on Tuesday, September 9.

CREATORS: 👉 You are welcome to submit pieces every month, even if you were featured in a previous issue of the newsletter. Keep us updated on what you’re making!

Upcoming Events

Arts Alive 2025 - Community Arts Celebration Event
FreeArts NW
Saturday, August 16, 12 - 5 PM
Arte Soleil (5530 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR)

“Arts Alive returns this year, and we’ve got some exciting plans! We’re celebrating the vibrancy of SE Portland families with all things arts: activites, marketplace, youth gallery, interactive music on the SoundsTruck NW stage, plus community resources, food, and excellent giveaways.”

Arleta Triangle Arts and Crafts Kaleidoscope
Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood
Sunday, September 7, 11 AM - 5 PM
Arleta Triangle Square (5961-5999 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206)

“Located in the heart of Southeast Portland, this festival is a celebration of local talent, fostering connections between artists and the community. Whether you’re an art lover, a music enthusiast, or just looking for a fun weekend activity, this event is not to be missed! Come support local creativity and be part of this one-of-a-kind community experience!”

Art Opportunities

GALA's "Excellence in Art" Juried Show
Gresham Area League for the Arts (GALA)
Deadline: August 30, 2025

“GALA is thrilled to invite artists to submit their work for our juried show, "Excellence in Art." This is a wonderful chance to showcase your talent in a lively and diverse exhibition. Awards will be given and announced at the Artist Reception. Don't miss this opportunity to participate and elevate your artistic journey!”

Calls for Art – The Front & Center Galleries
Multnomah Arts Center
Deadline: August 31, 2025

“MAC is the Multnomah Arts Center, a program of Portland Parks & Recreation that provides high-quality instruction and participation in the visual and performing arts to all interested persons.”

Call for Artists: Layered Perceptions Exhibition
Blackfish Gallery
Deadline: October 18, 2025

“This juried exhibition is a celebration of the many layers and diversity of artistic expression in the Portland, Oregon, region. This exhibition is open to artists living and working in the Portland Metropolitan Region.”

Call for Collaborating Artists
Imperfecta Gallery
Deadline: October 30, 2025

“imperfecta was founded in 2023 with the goal of primarily showcasing and promoting women artists and underrepresented minority artists -- we do not exclude anyone, yet our focus is to primarily support categories that are typically underrepresented in the art world. Because of that, we ensure that at least 80% of our artists are either women or underrepresented minorities.”