Lynne M. Allison Memorial Art Show: Art of Marine Navigation

2025 Theme: Art of Marine Navigation

The Cannon Beach Arts Association is pleased to announce a new annual exhibition to celebrate the life and artistic contributions of the late Lynne M. Allison, a talented local artist and cherished member of our Cannon Beach community. This exhibition is designed to honor her legacy by organizing a juried exhibition each year that specifically highlights the diverse subject matter that inspired Lynne in her own artistic works.

A guest juror will choose first, second, and third prize winners from the exhibition. Prize money for the winners is generously provided by Lynne’s foundation.

This year's theme is Marine Navigation, offering artists various ways to find inspiration. They can use navigation maps and charts as visual pieces, explore themes of adventure, and incorporate tools like compasses and binoculars. Artists can reflect on journeys, both real and symbolic, encouraging viewers to consider their own paths. Natural elements seen by navigators—stars, waves, wind, and marine life—serve as abundant visual and symbolic iconography, the ocean's beauty and its changing moods, which are essential to navigation can also be considered.

Marine navigation offers vast inspiration for artists, encouraging reflection on human creativity, the natural world, and the possibilities beyond the horizon.

This will be a juried show with cash prizes

First prize =$1000

Second prize - $500

Third prize = $250

Guest Juror: TBA

JURY DEADLINE: AUGUST 7, 2025

The jury process for the Cannon Beach Gallery involves a guest juror reviewing all submitted artworks.

• Each submission will be evaluated based on:

  • Artistic merit

  • Relevance to the exhibition theme

  • If the work is “Gallery Ready” meaning dry paint, has the ability to hang on the wall (wire, or sawtooth), has the artists name, title of the work, medium, and price on the back of the piece.

• The jury will deliberate to select a predetermined number of works for the exhibition.

• Artists whose work is not selected will be notified following the jury decision.

• Important dates:

  • Submission deadline: Drop off artwork August 7, 2025 at the Cannon Beach Gallery.

  • Pickup of unselected works: August 10, 2025, at the Cannon Beach Gallery.

• Artists are encouraged to ensure their work is submitted by the deadline to be considered for the exhibition.

*Artist will be disqualified for the jury process if the artwork is not “gallery ready.”