March 2026
"Migration Connections": As a conservation artist, Mary Arnold's goal is to emphasize humanity's connection to nature and carry a message of balanced land and animal conservation through her art. In the Fauve tradition, her art style uses color to project a mood and to establish a structure within the art piece. Mary explores the nexus of ecology and human values and seek to understand the emotion, beliefs, and philosophies that prompt us to protect our environment and wildlife.
April Open Theme Show 2026
"This Land is Your Land" is our theme this year. We are open to all interpretations and mediums. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union, Oregon is sponsoring the April Open Theme show celebrating their 125th year (the oldest agricultural experiment station in Oregon), America 250, and the United Nations' International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists dedicated to supporting awareness about pastoral and rangeland communities around the world. There will be 2 Purchase Awards of $500 each from EOARC "The Ranch Lifestyle Award" and "Pastoral & Range Landscapes Award" and a Peoples' Choice Award as well. There is a 3 piece limit, and a $20 entry fee, but beginning this year all participants are required to be members of Crossroads. Last day to enter is March 30th. Show opens April 3rd, 2026.
May 2026
Joachim McMillian, born on the Caribbean Island of Grenada, grew up with spectacular views of the ocean, the mountainous landscapes, and the simplicity of the countryside where he believed from a young age that extraordinary things can evolve from the ordinary. He is a self-taught artist who uses an impressionistic style and refuses to be confined to rules by possessing a bold spirit allowing him to experiment with craft and seeks constant reinvention. His technique relies heavily on the palette knife, creating a mosaic like look by applying layers of wet oil paint. His paintings reflect the multifaceted nature of the human condition and the world in which we live.
