Call for Art - Spirit of the Tree

Spirit of the Tree is a woodworking and carving exhibition honoring trees as both essential environmental beings and generous providers that have sustained human life, culture, and creativity across generations.

Featuring carvings, free-standing poles, relief works, and functional or mixed media pieces where wood is the primary material, this exhibition highlights the transformation of wood—from living tree to crafted form. The works on view reflect the deep relationship between human hands and natural materials, celebrating traditions of carving and woodworking that carry knowledge, identity, and story forward.

Trees play a vital role in ecological balance—protecting waterways, supporting salmon habitats, and regulating climate—while also providing material for canoes, shelter, medicine, tools, ceremony, and storytelling. Spirit of the Tree invites visitors to reflect on this enduring relationship and the creativity rooted in respect for the natural world.

Artists (18 & over) are encouraged to submit wood-based works, including but not limited to:

• Carvings (traditional or contemporary)
• Free-standing poles
• Relief carvings
• Cedar Weavings
• Functional works with artistic intent
• Mixed media works where wood is the primary material

• $20 total entry fee for up to three images
• Fees are non-refundable, regardless of acceptance Fee - $20 (up to 3 submissions)

Application: https://forms.gle/B85f1bfjPE8Lxp1F7

To ensure safe installation and display within the gallery space, artists must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Maximum Height (free-standing works/poles): 6 feet
• Maximum Weight (any single work): 80 lbs
• Works exceeding these limits must be approved in advance
• All works must be structurally sound and stable

Artists are responsible for informing the Gallery of any special installation requirements at the time of application.

• Woodworking and carved works must be free of sharp edges, loose components, or unstable elements
• Free-standing works must be self-supporting or include appropriate bases
• Wall-mounted works must be equipped with professional hanging hardware

• Artwork must be wired and ready to hang
• A label must be attached to the back of each artwork listing: artist name, title, medium, and price

• Submit images as separate JPG files
• 300 dpi resolution
• Maximum size: 1920 x 1920 pixels
• File naming format:
  LastnameFirstname_Title_Medium_Size_Price
  (Example: DoeJohn_Kimono_Silk_24x16_200)

By submitting this application, the Artist agrees to consign accepted work to Life’s Beautiful Journey Gallery for the exhibition period February 13 – March 31, 2026.

• Artist receives 70% of the retail price
• Gallery retains a 30% sales commission
• A 4% credit card processing fee will be deducted prior to payment
• Artists must submit a W-9 to receive payment
• Payment will be issued within 30 days of the exhibition close

The Gallery will exercise reasonable care with all submitted artwork. The Artist grants permission for the Gallery to photograph accepted works for exhibition promotion, publicity, documentation, and educational use. Copyright remains with the Artist.

Artists are responsible for delivering accepted work during the designated drop-off period (February 4–9, 2026) and retrieving unsold work within 30 days of the exhibition close. Artwork may not be removed during the consignment period.  We will not accept any mailed art.

EXHIBIT LOCATION

Life’s Beautiful Journey Gallery
412 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337