The Mayor's Art Show is a long-standing annual exhibition that celebrates and showcases local artists in Eugene’s public spaces. As part of Visual Arts Week, the exhibition recognizes the accomplishments of those who are committed to enriching our community through visual arts.

Join us for the opening of the 2023 Mayor’s Art Show during Lane Arts Council’s First Friday ArtWalk from 6-8 p.m. on October 6. This year’s show will be presented on the second floor of the downtown Eugene Public Library. Take in the dozens of 2D, 3D and digital artwork entries in this year’s exhibit while enjoying live music by Katie Sontag and a special live painting experience by featured artist Kendra Carnes.

Kendra Carnes, one of this year’s Mayor’s Art Show entrants, will be live painting her latest artwork series in the library during the reception. View her unique process to capture US consumerism culture and our “inevitable garbage participation.” Before Kendra paints, she creates headpieces made from post-consumer found and collected artifacts for her models to wear. Enjoy watching her creative practice in action and be sure to look for her artifacts in the show.
Remember to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award! You can vote in person at the downtown library or online from our website. Voting closes at noon on October 13.

The Mayor's Art Show will remain on display at the downtown library until October 29. After the opening reception it will be open to the public during the library's normal hours of operation.

We believe art transforms cultural landscapes, invokes meaningful dialogues and inspires people of all ages and backgrounds. We envision a city of community members whose success, safety and health are not predetermined by their race, class, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability.