Calls for Art

MAC Youth Art Biennial 2026

Portland Parks & Recreation wants to celebrate you! Artists age 18 and under who have taken classes at the Multnomah Arts Center or been a part of our Community Engagement program in the past 2 years are invited to participate.

• SHOW DATES: The show will be on display in MAC’s Front & Center Galleries July 3 – August 1, 2026.

• ARTIST RECEPTION: There will be a fun reception with snacks and activities on Saturday, July 18 from 1-3 p.m.

• All the arts are welcome here:

  • Visual Arts – drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, short films, photography, etc

  • Literary Arts – poetry, stories, zines

  • Theatre Arts & Dance – video recordings or photos of a performance, costume designs from a play, etc.

  • Music – recordings & compositions

• How to participate:

  • Read the participation guidelines.

  • Fill out a submission form for each piece of art.

  • Deadline: Bring your art and submission forms to MAC by June 5, 2026.

• Questions: Please contact your MAC teacher, call MAC at 503-823-2787 or email MAC’s Arts Coordinator at: Nicole.Rawlins@portlandoregon.gov.