Registration will open October 6th at 10 am
through wild apricot.
(scroll to the bottom of this email
and hit register at the appropriate time)
NEW!!! Different this year!
All participants are providing their own set up!
All spaces will be against a wall or back to back with another space or the storage space.
No spaces will be accessible for customers from both sides.
Your photos will be submitted through a
google form after you pay your registration.
A follow up email will be sent after registration
for you to submit your photos.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezSgnm3YCYBSg71RuKH1xJA2OYRPmWOKwUE1Zfx0RPZS6qNA/viewform?usp=header
You will need to submit two photos of you making your work (face included) and 3 images of your best work.
Please read all of the information below
before you register.
No Refunds
More information will be sent in emails after registration.
Your registration is not complete until you send:
- 3 photos of your completed work
- 2 photos of yourself making your work (show your face)
Anyone that has not sent photos by Oct. 20 will be bumped to the end of the waitlist (no refunds)
Waitlisted artists should also send these photos so that you are ready to be in the gallery!
For the 5th year, OPA is creating a cooperatively run gallery for OPA members.
Pioneer Place Mall, lower level as you step off the escalator
Suite 1200
Multiple entrances 700 SW 5th Ave
This year we have 2 levels of sales participation
Tier 1
Participating artists are expected to work
3 - 5.5 hour shifts during December - 10% commission level
If you sign up for Tier 1 - there is a required cashier training session. Those training sessions will be setup before December and run by Neely South (more info later)
Tier 2
Participating artists with no sales shifts - 30% commission
Set Up: December 1st - 3rd
Opening Date: Thursday, December 4th
Grand Opening: Friday, Dec 5th at 5pm
Closing Date: December 24th
Days of operation: Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sunday throughout December and also Dec. 22, 23, and 24
Open daily 10am-7pm
Registration & Participation Instructions
Please read through instructions carefully to see if
this is a good fit for you and your work.
Instructions below.
Registration: We need 40 Tier 1 participants to cover the shifts equitably. We would also like to have 20 tier 2 participants. When we reach these numbers a waitlist will be implemented.
Your registration is not considered complete until you submit publicity images.
Details
Costs: $50 non-refundable registration fee for all levels of participation.
Total for Tier 1 participants: Work shifts + 10% of sales.
Total for Tier 2 participants: 30% of sales.
Location: 700 SW 5th Ave. Suite 1200 inside Pioneer Place, lower level across from the Taiwanese restaurant, Din Tai Fung (same spot as 2024)
Gallery Dates & Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dec. 1 - Dec. 21st and Dec. 22, 23, and 24th Hours 10am-7pm mall hours
Booth: Individual artist booths are 4'x2'. Artists will provide all of their own setup/display; shelves or table. Artists will setup their own work and check on it regularly. All of your work will be contained within your 4'x2' area. There will be no community grid walls for ornaments, no work will be displayed on the front counter, and all hanging artwork will be displayed within your area. Positions/booths will be pre-selected randomly.
Work Commitment - Behind the scenes: Assisting with leadership positions, publicizing the event; distributing cards & flyers, posting on your social media and promoting the gallery.
Work Commitment - In the Gallery: Participating artists will work the equivalent of three 5.5-hour shift in the gallery. The work schedule will be built to accommodate people’s individual needs, as much as possible. Number of shifts needed will depend on how many participants we have, so encourage friends to sign up.
Allowed work for Sale: Sculptural and functional ceramic clay work of all types. Mugs and medium priced functional ware are always very popular, but large pieces have sold and attract buyers. NO SECONDS ALLOWED (no cracks, crawling glazes, rough edges, etc.) Bring your best ceramic work as we introduce OPA to a new demographic. Minimum price $10. All the same rules for selling your artwork as showcase.
Price tags: We are using barcoded price tags. You will be provided with 50 of these to start. You will need to add a price and attach them to your work. If you have stickers left over from Showcase, you can use them. Please make sure that you only use your OPA sku stickers.
Setup Days: Dec. 1st-3rd. You will need to bring your artwork and furniture into the gallery during these days.
Breakdown & Pick Up Days: Dec. 26th-29th. You will need to come in during that time to pick up all of your work and furniture. The key will be on the door. All items that are not picked up by the end of the day on Dec. 29th, they will be moved to the trash.
Payments will be issued by January 31st, 2026
