In 2027, Meet Minneapolis will be leaning into our reputation and strengthening our destination as a bike-friendly city. To that end, we will commission a local artist or designer to create an illustrated map that doubles as a standalone art piece and collectable item and provides a general overview of the network of major bike […]
Gifting Grove invites artists, makers, and creative community members to participate in our 2026 Community Exhibition of Regenerative Creativity, a month-long exhibition at True North Studio in Uptown Minneapolis. This open call is an invitation to explore regenerative materials and practices and contribute artwork that uplifts and celebrates the gifts of people and nature. We […]
Minnetonka Center for the Arts 2026 Arts of the Holidays Show and Sale Call for Entries – Due September 9 Dates: Open for shopping October 23 – December 19; intake of artwork: October 13 and 14 Purpose: to create a unique shopping experience for art-interested shoppers, while providing a venue for artists to sell […]
Overview The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is seeking proposals from artists to design and create a series of handcrafted awards recognizing outstanding watershed volunteers and community partners. These awards will be presented during the District’s annual recognition dinner in November, celebrating individuals and organizations whose contributions have helped protect and improve local water resources. […]
Call for Entries: Printmaking Exhibition Gallery 120, Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN Exhibition Dates August 24 – September 18, 2026 Exhibition Overview Due to a last-minute cancellation, Gallery 120 is coordinating a quick-turnaround group printmaking-based exhibition. This is an open call for printmaking in all its forms — traditional and experimental processes […]
Kolman & Reeb Gallery is seeking submissions for its upcoming show, The Big Tiny Show, October 3 – November 7, 2026. Please help us get the word out about our call for art for this show by sharing the call with the artists with whom you work. Here is some information about the call and […]
Rumriver Art Center is calling for artwork submissions that investigate liminality. “Liminal is a word for the in-between. It describes states, times, spaces, etc., that exist at a point of change—a metaphorical threshold…” (Merriam Webster Dictionary). Artists are encouraged to explore the strangeness in moments of change. Places that once held life but are now […]
Join us for Open Streets Hennepin, a celebration of community, creativity, and car-free fun in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis! For one day only, Hennepin Avenue will transform into a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare filled with local businesses, artists, performers, food vendors, and interactive activities for all ages. Stroll, bike, dance, and connect as we reclaim […]
Do you have a piece or pieces that express an experience related to healthcare that was either negative or positive? I am hoping through the visual arts to elevate some of our stories to a more human, compassionate and kind experience vs. the healthcare industry it has become. If your experience as a patient, caregiver, […]
What does it mean to remove a barrier? Barriers can be visible or invisible. They can be physical, emotional, social, cultural, economic, environmental, or personal. Some are built by systems, others by circumstance, and some exist only until someone finds the courage to challenge them. We invite artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to […]
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