Stelo Arts is excited to announce a call for submissions for residencies to inhabit our downtown gallery/flex space. 

We are seeking proposals for November, December, and January. Propose a pop-up exhibition; practice space for movement, performance, or to sort out a large project; short-term headquarters for a series of workshops or gatherings; or something else. Selected residents are asked to engage with the public at least once on First Thursday. 

Use of the space comes with: 

• staff support; 

• professional documentation or $250 equivalent; 

• $75 reimbursable hospitality budget for each public program; 

• $500 honorarium lead artist fee; 

• $50 honoraria supporting artist fees not to exceed $500. 

We invite artists, curators, and creatives working in all mediums to submit their work for consideration. 

Dates include: 

1. November 3rd-7th (install)  Residency dates November 7th-23rd

2. Dec 1st-5th (install) Exhibition dates Dec. 5th-21st. 

3. January 5-9th (install) Exhibition dates Jan. 9th- 25th

Submission Deadline: October 20th, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Stelo illuminates the power of art to invite conversation and build community. We are dedicated to responsive models of support via partnerships, collaboration, and exchange. We nurture the creative process as a cycle of becoming. By engaging with a diverse spectrum of creatives and organizers who are deeply committed to growing their artistic and cultural practices, we embrace intuitive and experimental possibilities. 

Submission Guidelines:

Eligibility: Open to all Portland-based creatives. Students are eligible for consideration.

Mediums: All mediums are welcome

How to Submit: Please submit a google form  with the following:

1. Proposal: including concept and detailed description of artwork or vision for use of the space.

2. Artist Bio(s)

3. Furniture and equipment needs [checkbox inventory list]

4. Max 10 images 

Selected artists will be notified by October 31st.