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Grief in the Shape of Hope
An Art Exhibition

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This exhibition will be displayed in conjunction with performances of the Pulitzer Prize winning play Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire which is being presented by Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) as part of their 2026 Immersive Theatre Project. Rabbit Hole is about a suburban couple, Becca and Howie Corbett, navigating the grief and emotional fallout from the accidental death of their four-year-old son, Danny.  The drama explores their diverging coping mechanisms, strained marriage, and the awkward, painful journey toward healing.  The focus for the Immersive Events in plan is on grief, hope and healing.  

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Additional activities during the weeks of June 4th through 14th will include the Tiny Beautiful Letter Project, a Subliminal Art Workshop and other collective art projects, panel discussions, and talk back sessions. All will take place at Open Space Event Studios in Bend, OR. More information about these events can be found here.

 

Art Exhibition Mission

To display the works of artists who would like to use art to express their experience with grief, healing, and hope. The theme of Grief and the Shape of Hope can encompass the visible and/or invisible effects, the physical and/or emotional effects stemming from experienced grief. It can also include how the effects of grief are covered or not covered in the media, and the many more layers artists may find to express their responses to grief and healing.   

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Art Exhibition Important Dates: 

June 4th through 14th: Dates of Exhibition. 

Location of Exhibition: Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR. 

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026: Artwork Submission must be received on or before this date. 

Friday, May 29th, 2026: Artwork Selection and notification email will be sent out to artists whose works have been selected for the exhibition.  

Sunday, May 31st, 2026 (1:00-3:00 p.m.): Artwork due to Open Space Event Studios.  

Thursday, June 4th, 2026, (5:00 p.m.): Art Exhibition Reception at Open Space Event Studios. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. 

Sunday, June 14th, 2026 (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.): Artwork Pick-up at Open Space Event Studios  

 

General Rules and Specifications: 

 

  • All works must be original and created by the artist. 

  • All works must be signed on the front or back of the work.  

  • All works must be framed and wired for hanging, no saw tooth hangers. 

  • Artworks can be for sale, but any sales will be the responsibility of the artist. There will be contact information on the tags displayed with each work, if work is for sale. 

  • At the artists discretion, a portion of any artwork sales can be donated to ETC as part of our effort to raise funds for organizations supporting grief management. 

  • Classically defined art categories: Oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, collage, printmaking, pastels, watercolor, mosaics, fiber arts, drawing (ink and pencil). (Video art not accepted) 

  • There are no specific size restrictions.  

 

Electronic Submissions

(can text or email information - see contact info below)

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  • Take a good quality image of your work (cellphone images are fine) 

  • Scan/photograph the submission form or text/email information directly. 

  • 541-588-0137 or m.lindblom@michellelindblom.com 

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If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact Michelle at the email address above or call 541-588-0137. 

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