Important Dates
Exhibition Dates: January 20, 2026 – March 6, 2027
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:59PM CST
Date Selected Artists Notified: Week of December 7-11, 2026
Guest Juror/Curator: Jeff Zachmann
Art Delivery Dates: January 6, 7 & 8, 2027
Art Pick-Up Dates: March 8, 9 & 10, 2027
Artists Reception: 5-7PM, Thursday, February 11, 2027
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Kaddatz Galleries invites early career and established local and regional artists to apply for
Blink: A Moment in Time, a group exhibition exploring the profound beauty, complexity, and fleeting nature of singular moments, to be held in January + February of 2027 in both our Main Gallery and Studio K. A blink lasts just a fraction of a second, yet everything can change in that instant. This exhibition invites artists to slow down the clock and showcase the power of a single moment.
We are seeking visual artists of all mediums to submit work that captures what it means to freeze a fraction of a second. Whether your work examines the blink of an eye, a historical turning point, a passing emotion, or the impermanence of daily life, we want to see your interpretation. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly.
This is an open call for all artists, 18 years and older who currently reside in the tri-state area (Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota).
There is no fee to submit artworks for consideration, however, artists must use the form below to submit 1 – 4 images and an artist bio. Artists may include an artist statement, social media handles and/or a link to a website; previous exhibition experience not required. The deadline for submission is November 20th, 2026. Selected artists will be notified the week of December 7-11, 2026, at which time they will receive a gallery exhibition agreement as well as further instructions about art drop off and pick up. Work must be ready to display – framed with a hanging wire if applicable. Artists will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their work. Questions can be directed to: info@kaddatzgalleries.org.
Guest Juror: Jeffrey Zachmann is a kinetic sculptor based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where he received his BA in Studio Arts in 1980. He has been building and showing his kinetic sculptures for over 34 years now. Jeff shows his work all over the United States. His work is displayed in several prominent children’s hospitals, museums, libraries, dentist offices and other businesses throughout the U.S., although most of his work is in the homes of private collectors. He also works internationally, with pieces in Australia, England, Korea, France, Germany, South Africa and Israel, as well as other locations worldwide. Jeff creates unique and intriguing static pieces that, when set in motion, become captivating. He finds that motion creates compelling tensions and harmonies, drawing a viewer fully into his work. He draws heavily on his childhood memories for the construction of his sculptures, from playing in the dirt with marbles to building things with found and scavenged materials. His sculptures invite the viewer to participate and interact with the piece. Jeff’s full production metal studio called Zachmann Studios is located in Fergus Falls, MN were Jeff lives and works daily with his son Carl Zachmann, who is a full-time kinetic artist as well.
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