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Images below are from our Of a Topographical Nature Spring Exhibit.

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Collage by Karin Mueller
Collage by Clive Knights
Collage by Christine Stoll
Collage by Andy Pletz

NWCS Juried Exhibit, Spring 2026
Of a Topographical Nature

Slip Gallery, Seattle, WA

May 8 - June 4, 2026

Of a Topographical Nature is a highly textured exhibition. The work evokes associations with terrain, of maps navigable by touch. Artists are encouraged to apply variety, contrast, motifs and other aspects of collage composition to the primary aspect of texture. It may be additive or built-up in the way of relief collage. It may be subtractive, revealed by excavation. Whether or not the composition is visually evident in the language of light and shadow, it is physically active when experienced by touch. Both 2D and 3D pieces are welcomed.

The exhibition coincides with the third Collage-O-Rama event in Seattle, a collage celebration where people make art and make friends.

IMPORTANT DATES:
May 3, 4
DELIVER ARTWORK to Slip Gallery, 2301 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121. You may deliver your accepted artwork on Sunday May 3rd between 3-5pm or Monday May 4th between 11am and 1pm.
May 8
Show opens to public during the Friday night Belltown Art Walk.
May 9
ARTIST RECEPTION & AWARDS PRESENTATION, Saturday, 2 - 5 pm at Slip Gallery
June 4
Show closes
June 5, 6
PICK UP ARTWORK Friday, June 5, 10 am-6 pm or Saturday, June 6, 10 am - noon at Slip Gallery

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