2026 Pacific Northwest Drawers
Blue Sky, Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts is pleased to announce the 58 artists selected for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Drawers. Each artist showcases a series of 10 photographic works, which will be on view in the Pacific Northwest Drawers flat files from April 2026 through March 2027 and on our website in perpetuity. These selections showcase the range and vibrancy of Pacific Northwest artists working in the photographic medium.
Blue Sky received a huge number of submissions for its 19th iteration of the Pacific Northwest Drawers. The exhibition was juried by Leo Hsu, the Executive Director of Silver Eye Center for Photography. The 2026 cohort comprises a strong showing from Blue Sky’s home state, with 38 artists from Oregon. Other artists hail from Washington (16), Idaho (2), and Montana (2). The photographic work includes both lens-based and alternative processes, with a range of themes including identity, environment, connection, and social issues.
