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Mission Statement: We create unique and engaging experiences that connect you to the Oregon coast and inspire ocean conservation.
Vision Statement: The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a captivating destination and a trusted resource for ocean education and conservation in the Pacific Northwest.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium seeks to commission an artist to create a piece of wall art, focusing on a megalodon shark to adorn a wall in our ‘Passages of the Deep’ exhibit.
Final artwork will be applied via vinyl on the wall’s surface. Any non-digital artwork will be high-resolution scanned and applied to vinyl for installation on the wall.
The Aquarium’s budget for commissioned artwork is $2,500. This includes artist’s design fee and any associated travel costs. This does not include scanning/file prep/vinyl print and installation fees. Scanning, file prep, vinyl print and installation are all the responsibility of the Aquarium.
This project is open to all artists, age 18 and over, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or physical or mental disability. Artists must be residents of the state of Oregon.
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11/10/2025 |
Submission deadline for application materials |
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11/17/2025 |
Artist selection panel meets to review proposals |
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12/08/2025 |
Project awarded |
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02/02/2026 |
Final artwork submitted |
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03/2026 |
Artwork installed |
The Aquarium reserves the right to change this project timeline.
Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit the following:
Application materials should be combined into a single PDF and emailed to olivia.lott@aquarium.org by 5:00pm on 11/10/2025. Max PDF file size should not exceed 15 MB.
Since opening in 1992, the Oregon Coast Aquarium has been a premier attraction on Oregon’s central coast and an enduring advocate for the health of our ocean. For over three decades this 501(c)3 non-profit organization has supported marine wildlife and fostered environmental stewardship through its education programs, community partnerships, and rehabilitation efforts. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 aquariums in the U.S., providing visitors with opportunities to connect with 15,000 animals spanning 300 different species. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR. Learn more about the Oregon Coast Aquarium and its vital work at aquarium.org, 541-867-3474. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates.
