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Maude Kerns Art Center

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Maude Kerns Art Center

Founded in 1950 by a group of local artists including Maude Irvine Kerns, the Maude Kerns Art Center is a non-profit community center for the visual arts.

The Center is dedicated to serving the public through major exhibitions, art classes, lectures, workshops, outreach programs, and intimate performances. We provide affordable, on-site co-operative studio space for working artists in the Club Mud Ceramics Studio. Understanding the importance of art education, the Center not only offers classes, workshops, and lectures, but also has internship programs for those interested in the arts and arts administration.

05/20/2026

Calling all TEEN ARTISTS! The Mayor's Teen Art Show Application Deadline is Sunday, May 31st at 11:59pm

FULL DETAILS and APPLY https://mkartcenter.org/calls.html

04/28/2026

"Piecing It Together: A Regional Collage Exhibit"
Maude Kerns Art Center in Eugene, Oregon is hosting an open call for local and regional artists working in the medium of collage. The exhibition is scheduled for June 19 - July 17, 2026.

SUBMIT ONLINE https://form.jotform.com/260278112377154

Collage has a rich history creating community and this artform has been used to process unimaginable world and individual events. The collage community is generous and welcoming while demonstrating what salvage, collaboration, creativity, and healing can look like. Join us to celebrate scissors, ephemera, and glue!

Eligible work: Entries in 2D and 3D collage in all media will be considered, including drawing, painting, digital, printmaking, textile, photography, mixed media, sculpture, as well as any other forms of assemblage and material.

Jurors:
> Beth I. Robinson, Kolaj magazine featured artist and conservator at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
> Kellette Elliott, co-founder of the Pacific Northwest Collage Collective and teacher
> Judy Vogland, artist represented by RiverSea Gallery in Astoria and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology guest instructor

Deadline: Sunday, May 3 at 11:59pm PST

Artist Notification: Friday, May 22

04/17/2026

Summer 2026 Art Camp Instructors
Position: Summer Art Camp Instructor
Employer: Maude Kerns Art Center - Eugene, OR

Maude Kerns Art Center is looking for experienced instructors to join our teaching team for this Summer Camp season! The Art Center offers weekly programs beginning June 15 - August 21, 2026, 8:30-3:00pm for our Youth (6-11 years old) and 9:00 am-12:00 pm for our Young Adult (MS: 11-14 years old, HS: 14-17 years old) students. Each week of our Summer Camp program is a new theme and will focus on working with a variety of art materials.

Instructors will work directly with students to create an immersive Summer Camp experience through themed art activities. MKAC offers flexible scheduling for instructors. MKAC Summer Art Camp Instructors must have a strong passion for the growth of young artists and the patience to be encouraging when students struggle with projects.

APPLY ONLINE https://form.jotform.com/250827735861162

04/02/2026

Maude Kerns Art Center presents Summer Art Camps & Labs – Registration Open!

Registration is now open for the Art Center’s 2026 summer arts programming, including weekly Youth Art Camps (ages 6-11), Middle School Art Labs (ages 11-15), and High School Art Labs (ages 15-17).

To view the complete schedule and to register visit https://mkartcenter.org/classes_main.html

08/08/2025

Check out a video of Meg Littler, an artist in our brand new exhibit "Lands of Memory" opening today!

Maude Kerns Art Center Presents

“Inheritance: Women's Stories”
Kara Greenwell, Eden Quispe
and Kate Tova

"Lands of Memory"
Nancy Larson and Meg Littler

> OPENING RECEPTION TONIGHT:
Friday, August 8, 5-7pm

Exhibit Dates:
August 8 - 29

> ARTIST TALK TOMORROW: Saturday, August 9
1-2pm

Address

1910 E 15th Avenue
Eugene, OR
97403

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15413451571

Website

http://www.mkartcenter.org/

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