June 26-27, 2026 | Art Gallery Pop Up Benefit | Open Space Event Studios

NOURISH

STAND BY...

Exciting things are underway!

Private preview night (ticketed) Friday, June 26

All day public access and fundraising at the Bend Block Party on Saturday, June 27

More info TBA

ARTIST CALL FOR ENTRY

Call for Central Oregon Artists

June 26–27, 2026 | Open Space Event Studios | Bend Block Party

Presented by FREAK’N ART & Family Kitchen | In partnership with Open Space Event Studios

OVERVIEW

We are thrilled to launch the first Family Kitchen Art Gallery Pop Up — an event we hope will become a cherished tradition in the Bend arts community. We are inviting Central Oregon artists to be part of this inaugural show. Presented by FREAK’N ART and Family Kitchen, this unique event combines a traditional gallery installation at Open Space Event Studios with the reach of a digital silent auction platform, displayed as part of the Bend Block Party, a celebration of arts and community in the heart of Bend's Central District.

All proceeds support Family Kitchen, a 40 year old organization based in Bend, providing 12,000 meals to our community each month. Your participation as an artist directly nourishes our neighbors.

Theme: NOURISH

Our inaugural theme is Nourish — a broad and evocative concept open to interpretation. We invite you to explore what it means to nourish the soul, the body, or the community. This theme connects deeply to Family Kitchen’s mission of providing meals and dignity to those in need, while leaving wide creative latitude for artists across all mediums and practices.

Event Timeline

Early to mid May, selections contacted on rolling basis
End of May, artist agreements finalized
June 1 website live for event, featuring evolving digital catalog
Mid June, details for install and break down, along with preview night finalized
Friday, June 26 — Private Preview Night (ticketed fundraiser)**
(Drop-off for install Friday morning, June 26 — exact time TBA)
Saturday, June 27 — Open to the Public (approx. 10am – 9pm)
Sunday, June 28 — Breakdown + art pickup (Pickup June 28 — exact times TBA)
If the drop-off or pickup dates/times present a conflict, accommodations can be made with advance notice.
Please reach out to arrange an alternative.

Artist Perks & Marketing

**Event Access: Each participating artist receives one ticket to Preview Night plus one guest. Additional guest tickets available at 50% off.
Full-Color Catalog Feature: Every artist receives a dedicated full-color page in the official event catalog, highlighting their work and practice.
Digital Legacy: A digital version of the catalog will be archived on the event website for ongoing portfolio use.
Promotion: Features on Family Kitchen and FREAK’N ART social media, in the print catalog, and on the official event website.
Reach: The wider block party is being produced by Lay It Out events and will be promoted in The Source and widely across Central Oregon arts and tourism platforms. Open Space Event Studios will also be promoting the event along with Family Kitchen and FREAK’N ART across multiple social media platforms.
In-Person Representation: Artists are invited to be present during the Friday and Saturday events to represent their work.

Sales & Auction Terms

Digital Auction: Works will be displayed in the gallery while bidding takes place on a digital platform.
Opening Bids: Bidding starts at 50% of the retail value.
Buy-It-Now: At any point during the auction, a buyer may purchase a work outright by offering 25% above the retail value.

Proceeds & Donation Levels

Artists choose what percentage of their final sale price they wish to donate to Family Kitchen. All proceeds from your chosen percentage go directly to supporting the mission. At the time of application, you will select one of the following donation levels:

30% of final sale price donated
50% of final sale price donated
75% of final sale price donated
100% of final sale price donated

Note: Artists are generally permitted to deduct only their material costs for donated artwork — not the full retail value.
We recommend consulting your CPA for guidance specific to your situation.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

You may submit up to 3 works in total. Please submit each work separately.
- Original artwork and limited edition prints
- 2 dimensional art work, sculpture and ceramics, jewelry
Link up to 3 images of proposed work (please submit your best available images)
- if selected, high-quality images will be required for printed catalog materials — minimum 300 dpi at print size)
Title, medium, dimensions, and retail value of each work
- Works submitted need to be priced between $500-$5,000 retail value.
Brief written statement about why the art work fits with the themes of NOURISH
Short artist bio and statement (for catalog page)
Your chosen donation level (30%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of final sale)
Contact information

Gallery-Ready Requirements

All accepted work must be gallery-ready upon drop-off. Please review the following requirements before submitting:

All works must be ready to hang or display upon arrival.
Works on paper must be framed. Unframed works on paper will not be accepted.
All 2-dimensional work must be fitted with D-rings for hanging. Works without proper hanging hardware will not be accepted.

SUBMISSION FORM

CURATORIAL TEAM

Anastasia Zielinski is a multidisciplinary artist, arts educator, and owner of FREAK’N ART, a community studio located in Bend, Oregon. Her practice centers around painting, fiber-based collage, and installation art. She received her BFA with a minor in art history from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY, 2005). Ms. Zielinski has shown her work internationally, creating site-specific installations for INSCAPE Arts, Shunpike’s Storefront Seattle, Spaceworks Tacoma, and CLAVO. Her work has been included in exhibitions at PXP Contemporary, Lawrence Arts Center, Lorimoto Gallery, and Ryan James Fine Arts. Anastasia has participated in several artist residencies including New Pacific Studios, Casa Lü, and eeeee. Her art has been featured in CREATE! Magazine, Bend Magazine, SHOUTOUT LA, and 101 Art Books. Ms. Zielinski is one of the 2023 recipients of the Jerry Goldstein Foundation award. She lives and works in Central Oregon.

Ashley Dowden is a Bend-based business owner, marketing events specialist, and arts enthusiast. She graduated with a dual BA in Art History and English: Writing, Rhetoric and Culture from the University of Puget Sound. Receiving her MA, (with distinction) in Art Business from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Ashley went on to work with art fairs, corporate collections, auction houses and galleries. She was previously a member of the MoMA Junior Associates, the Council for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum, and the acquisitions committee of the Young Collector’s Council of the Guggenheim. Ashley has been proud to support marketing, events and fundraising at Family Kitchen since joining the Board of Directors in 2024.

We are honored to coordinate this event and grateful to every artist who helps make it possible. Here’s to the first of many!

Questions? Contact us at hellofreaknart@gmail.com or ashley.dowden@familykitchen.org

FREAK'N ART

Creating community through art!

FREAK'N ART hosts classes, workshops, and DIY hours. What sets our studio apart is our innovative approach to art education. In addition to traditional art classes, we offer DIY drop-in hours where participants can dive into a variety of fine art projects at their own pace. Whether it's drawing, printmaking, or collage, we provide all the necessary materials and guidance for individuals to unleash their creativity without hesitation!