Oingapatchk (pronounced oyn-gah-patch-k) comes from Ungepatchka — a Yiddish word often used to describe something overly ornate, busy, excessively decorated, even senseless or kitsch. Too much. Layered. Unapologetic.

We chose the name not as a rule, but as a possibility.

In Oingapatchk, artists bring unfinished work and exchange it with another artist, who completes the piece in their own voice. Some works may tip into excess. Others may deepen, complicate, or quietly shift. What matters is not how far the work is pushed, but that it is genuinely entered.

The finished works will be exhibited together in a two-week gallery show and offered for sale. Each piece carries two hands, two instincts, and two ways of knowing when a work is finished.

If a piece sells, proceeds are split 50/50 between the original artist and the artist who completed it. Sales and payouts will be handled by the organizers.

KEY DATES

• Open call: April 19
• Submission deadline: May 2
• Art exchange: May 9
• Finished work drop-off: June 1–2
• Gallery opening: June 5 at Two Bit Bistro
• Exhibition duration: 10 days
• Gallery Closing Event: June 14th at the Ogden Arts After Dark Market

Participation requires a submission fee to help cover the cost of the exchange event and exhibition.

By entering Oingapatchk, I confirm that I am available to participate in the art exchange on May 9th. If I am unable to attend in person, I will coordinate sending my work in advance. I confirm that I can deliver finished work on June 1st or June 2nd, or that I will communicate in advance to coordinate an alternate plan. I understand that the gallery exhibition opens on June 5th and that the work will remain on display for 10 days.

To ensure safe display and handling, all submitted pieces must meet the following limits:

Wall-hangable work:

• Maximum size: 8 ft × 11 ft
• Maximum weight: 10 lbs

Non-hangable / 3D work:

• Maximum weight: 40 lbs
• Pieces that exceed these limits cannot be accepted.

 

 How pieces are sold

• All finished Oingapatchk pieces will be sold through the organizers
• Each piece will be listed on the organizer’s website
• A QR code will be displayed with each piece at the show so buyers can purchase it easily
• Pieces can be purchased online or in person during the exhibition

Pricing 

• Each pair of artists will work together to decide on a final sale price for their shared piece
• Pricing must be agreed on by both artists before the work is listed for sale
• Final prices must be submitted by the deadline provided by the organizers

Pickup for buyers

• All sold pieces will be picked up by buyers at Ogden Arts After Dark on June 14 at the Dumke Arts Plaza 
• Artists do not release work directly to buyers

Payout to artists

If a piece sells, the sale will be split 50/50 between:

• the original artist & the artist who completed the work
• Artists will provide their preferred payout method (Venmo or PayPal) in this form
• Payouts will be sent 48 hours after June 14 using the payment method provided in this form

If a piece does not sell

• Unsold work will be returned to the artists at the end of Ogden Arts After Dark on June 14
• After that, the two artists may decide together whether to keep the piece, sell it independently, or part ways with the work

Oingapatchk works best when everyone participates in sharing the project.

By entering, artists agree to:

• share their piece while it is being created
• promote the exhibition during the full 10 day showing
• Promotion can be simple and informal. 

Sharing the process and the finished work helps support everyone involved.

A $20 participation fee per piece is required to enter Oingapatchk and is due at the time of sign up.
This fee helps cover the cost of the exchange event, gallery exhibition, and administrative expenses.

Payment is collected through this form.
The submission fee is non-refundable.

If the fee is a barrier, artists may email us @heyaudrey@heybefab.com to request a reduced submission cost.

Final Participation Agreement

By signing below, I agree to take part in Oingapatchk, a collaborative art exchange where artists step into each other’s unfinished work. I understand the piece may change in unexpected ways and I agree not to revise it once finished. The work will be shown for 10 days beginning June 5 and offered for sale through the organizers, with pricing decided together with my exchange partner. If the piece sells, proceeds will be split 50/50 and paid out via Venmo or PayPal within 48 hours after June 14, when buyers will pick up work at Ogden Arts After Dark. Any unsold work will be returned to the artists on June 14 unless otherwise rearranged. I also agree to share and promote the work during its creation and throughout the exhibition, and I understand a $20 non-refundable participation fee is required.