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Welcome Words Exhibit Registration

Please fill out this form to register your work for inclusion in the Welcome Words exhibit at Mount Angel Abbey, October 18 to November 15, 2025. Please note this is a non-juried exhibit open to ALL current members from beginners to professionals. Don’t be shy! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to show your work at the beautiful, spiritual, and historic Mount Angel Abbey.

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Eligibility – Participation is open to current members of Capital Calligraphers, Portland Society for Calligraphy, Valley Calligraphy Guild, and Mount Angel Abbey. Please select your guild below.*(Required)

Capital Calligraphers (Salem, Oregon)

Portland Society for Calligraphy (Portland, Oregon)

Valley Calligraphy Guild (Eugene, Oregon)

Mount Angel Abbey (Mt. Angel, Oregon)

* If you are not currently a guild member, you may join at one of the following links. Please complete this form after doing so. Guild membership will be verified before any entry is accepted into the show. Capital Calligraphers Portland Society for Calligraphy Valley Calligraphy Guild

Number of Pieces Submitted (Maximum 2)(Required)

Artwork #1 – Title(Required)

Artwork #1 – Type of Work Submitted(Required)

Broadside

Artist’s Book

Other

Artwork #1 – Due to space limitations, there may be room to show only one of your pieces. Please indicate if Artwork #1 is your first choice or second choice for exhibition.(Required)

First Choice

Second Choice

Artwork #1 – Dimensions (height x width x depth in inches, including frame if applicable)(Required)

Framed art should measure no more than 24″ x 20″ x 4″

Artwork #1 – Media and Tools Used(Required)

Example: Walnut ink, sumi ink, folded pen, cold pressed watercolor paper

Artwork #1 – Artist Statement: In 1-2 sentences, please provide context and insight for your creative process including the "what", "how" and "why" behind your piece. We are interested in knowing about your unique perspective and your inspiration in choosing the word(s) you did for your piece. (Your statement may appear in printed materials, in electronic publications, and on gallery labels. We reserve the right to edit all submissions.)(Required)

Artwork #1 – For Sale?(Required)

yes

Artwork #1 – Price (if for sale)

Works for sale will be indicated as such in the exhibit. Individual guilds will be responsible for coordinating all purchases including commissions due to the guild.

Artwork #1 – Photos (Up to 3 files, min. 600 KB – max 2 MB each)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.

Note: Only artwork with image uploads that meet our criteria will be considered for publication/media use. We reserve the right to edit, crop, and color correct all images.

Artwork #2 – Title

Artwork #2 – Type of Work Submitted

Broadside

Artist’s Book

Other

Artwork #2 – Due to space limitations, there may be room to show only one of your pieces. Please indicate if Artwork #2 is your first choice or second choice for exhibition.

First Choice

Second Choice

Artwork #2 – Dimensions (height x width x depth in inches, including frame if applicable)

Framed art should measure no more than 24″ x 20″ x 4″

Artwork #2 – Media and Tools Used

Example: Walnut ink, sumi ink, folded pen, cold pressed watercolor paper

Artwork #2 – Artist Statement: In 1-2 sentences, please provide context and insight for your creative process including the "what", "how" and "why" behind your piece. We are interested in knowing about your unique perspective and your inspiration in choosing the word(s) you did for your piece. (Your statement may appear in printed materials, in electronic publications, and on gallery labels. We reserve the right to edit all submissions.)

Artwork #2 – For Sale?

yes

Artwork #2 – Price (if for sale)

Works for sale will be indicated as such in the exhibit. Individual guilds will be responsible for coordinating all purchases including commissions due to the guild.

Artwork #2 – Photos (Up to 3 files, min. 600 KB – max 2 MB each)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 3.

Note: Only artwork with image uploads that meet our criteria will be considered for publication/media use. We reserve the right to edit, crop, and color correct all images.

Consent(Required)

Exhibit Registration Release & Disclaimer

By submitting this form, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

• I certify that I am the original creator of the artwork I am submitting for exhibition.

• If I offer my work for sale, I affirm that I have obtained appropriate copyright permissions for any quotes, images, or other content used in the artwork, or that such elements are in the public domain.

• If I offer my work for sale, I agree to abide by the sales and commission guidelines provided by the organizers following my submission.

• I retain the right to rescind my intent to sell or decline a sale at any time prior to final sale.

• I acknowledge that insurance for my artwork is solely my responsibility. The exhibit organizers, including but not limited to the Portland Society for Calligraphy, Capital Calligraphers, Valley Calligraphers, and Mount Angel Abbey, will not provide insurance coverage and are not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of my artwork, although reasonable care will be taken to protect it.

• I release the exhibit organizers from any and all liability related to the handling, display, promotion, or sale of my work.

• I grant the exhibit organizers the non-exclusive, perpetual right to photograph and record my artwork and any related materials (including title, description, and artist statement) for publicity, promotional, and educational purposes. This includes use on websites, emails, social media, printed materials (including brochures, press releases, newspapers, newsletters, etc.) and broadcast media (radio, television, videos, podcasts, etc.) with credit to the artist where applicable and no monetary compensation due.

• I also grant permission for any photographs I submit via this registration form to be used in the same manner, with no monetary compensation due.

• I agree that my name may be published in connection with my artwork.

By checking the box below and submitting my registration, I confirm that I have read and understood this release and agree to its terms.

I agree to the terms of this release and disclaimer.

Date(Required)

You will receive an email confirmation including important information about the exhibit as well as a copy of your form submission. If you do not receive this confirmation, please email exhibits@portlandsocietyforcalligraphy.org. You will be contacted in late September, after registration ends, with additional information regarding artwork drop-off and pick-up, instructions for artwork sales, and other necessary information.

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