Application Deadline: February 10 to April 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST.  

Eligibility: Open to artists and community creatives of all ages and abilities in the Portland Metro Area with Washington County and Hillsboro artists strongly encouraged to apply. Artists may submit one original artwork for consideration.

Description: The Hillsboro Art Walk is celebrating 20 years in September 2026, with a special 20th Anniversary Sticker Celebration. Artists are invited to submit one original digital artwork for consideration. This Call to Artists is open to artists and community creatives of all ages in the Portland Metro Area with Washington County and Hillsboro artists strongly encouraged to apply. Twenty finalist designs will be selected by participating Hillsboro Art Walk venues and produced as limited-edition vinyl stickers (circular, 3x3 inch design). Selected artists will receive $200 in compensation. Event attendees will be able to collect the anniversary stickers from participating Art Walk venues and local businesses during First Tuesday. The project’s goal is to highlight a wide range of creative voices and celebrate the artists who have helped make Hillsboro Art Walk such a vibrant community event over the past 20 years. 

This project is being coordinated by Catherine Bede Gallery in collaboration with the City of Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District. 

Apply Now - 20th Anniversary Art Walk Sticker Celebration

Questions?
Please contact Bridie Harrington, Cultural Arts District Manager at Bridie.Harrington@hillsboro-oregon.gov or 503-615-3492.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 11:59 pm PST

Budget: $1,000 for Picture Hillsboro Award

Eligibility: Open to visual artists in the Portland Metro area. Hillsboro & Washington County artists strongly encouraged to apply.

Description: In 2026, the City of Hillsboro is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Artists are encouraged to submit existing works, or take time to create new works which respond to, reflect upon, recognize, and celebrate this historic milestone in our City's history. 

Apply Now – 2026 Picture Hillsboro Award 

Questions?
Please contact Karl LeClair, Public Art Supervisor, at Karl.LeClair@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov or 503-615-3489.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 11:59 pm PST

Budget: $1,000 for Permanent Collection Award

Eligibility: Open to visual artists who live in Hillsboro.

Description: The City of Hillsboro seeks submissions of existing and available-to-purchase artwork by Hillsboro-based artists for the Permanent Collection Award. A group of finalist artworks will be selected and exhibited in the Hillsboro Civic Center Gallery between September and October 2026. The award winning artwork will be purchased directly from the artist and added to the City’s Public Art Collection, for display throughout City-owned facilities.

Apply now – 2026 Permanent Collection Award

Questions?
Please contact Karl LeClair, Public Art Supervisor, at Karl.LeClair@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov or 503-615-3489.

Mural Artist Roster

Application Deadline: Open all year with application review annually in October

Eligibility: Open to mural artists living within 200 miles of Hillsboro, OR

Description: Hillsboro’s Mural Artist Roster is a resource used to connect artists with mural project opportunities, whether the project is presented through the City of Hillsboro or by property or business owners, developers, design firms, schools, private residents, or community organizations. The City of Hillsboro hosts the Mural Artist Roster as a general resource for the community and shares the Roster with anyone who inquires about resources for creating new murals.

Apply Now - Mural Artist Roster Application

Questions?
Please contact Karl LeClair, Public Art Supervisor, at Karl.LeClair@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov or 503-615-3489.

The Hillsboro Public Art Program is looking for artists, arts professionals, and arts interested community members to serve on public art project committees.

Project committees serve to guide and advise public art staff in the development of new site-based public art projects, new murals, and new acquisitions. Committee members may be involved in project development, in defining the goals and parameters of a project, in selecting artists, and in reviewing and recommending project designs.

Public art project committees provide a critical role in creating transparency and community-driven processes for growing the Public Art Collection. 

Applications accepted year-round. Apply online through Cognito

Questions? Please contact Karl LeClair, Public Art Supervisor at Karl.LeClair@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov or 503-615-3489.

Are you an individual performer or a performance group interested in opportunities with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation? 

There are a variety of occasions that come up throughout the year, at events both large and small, that include live music and dance performances.

Performances are a vital part of our community festivals, but also may be needed for a gallery opening or other small reception, a public art dedication, or even on the stage at the City's performing arts venue, the Walters Cultural Arts Center.

When seeking performers for such events, one of our goals is to showcase the diverse and amazing creative talent found throughout Hillsboro and the larger Metro area.

Joining our Performer Database

Please fill out our Performer Interest Form to submit your contact information as well a performer bio, link, and details your fees below.

By filling out this form, you'll be added to our performer database which is used throughout the Parks & Recreation Department as a resource when performance opportunities come up throughout the year.

Please note: joining this database does not guarantee any gigs or performance.

The Walters Cultural Arts Center is the premier arts center in Hillsboro and houses a 200 hundred seat theater, gallery, and four classrooms, including a ceramic wheel room, and outdoor areas. We offer classes for children and adults, as well as family classes in a wide range of mediums.

If you are interested in teaching at the Walters, please submit a Teaching Artist Interest Form as well as Class Proposals Form for each class. Interest and submissions are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on an ongoing basis. If there is mutual interest, we will follow up with an interview. Most of our teaching artists are independent contractors, but background checks are required.

If you have any questions, please contact Julio.Badel@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov.