Call for Artists: Collaborative Commission

PROPOSALS DUE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 | FINAL ARTWORK DUE: MID DECEMBER, 2026

Create the inaugural artwork for a new collaborative project for Greene Espel, a Minnesota litigation boutique; an impactful nonprofit organization; and a Minnesota artist. We are seeking a Minnesota artist to help launch a new annual initiative that brings together art,
storytelling, and community impact. Working with Greene Espel and an impactful nonprofit organization, the selected artist will create an original single or multipanel artwork inspired by themes of justice, perspective, and possibility. The completed work will serve as the centerpiece of Greene Espel’s annual holiday communication and offer an opportunity to engage with the nonprofit organization’s mission and translate those conversations into a compelling visual expression.

WE ARE SEEKING
A MN-based artist working in primarily 2-D media, including but not limited to:

• Painting
• Drawing
• Mixed media
• Textile arts
  Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Interest in collaboration and community-centered storytelling
• Ability to translate ideas and conversations into compelling visual work
• Willingness to participate in documentation of the creative process
• Openness to exploring themes of justice, perspective, and possibility

THE COMMISSION
The selected artist will:

• Collaborate with Greene Espel and the nonprofit organization to develop the artwork
• Create an original single or multi-piece artwork
• Allow documentation of portions of the creative process
• Contribute to storytelling about the artwork and its development
  The commissioned work should:
• Reflect the nonprofit organization’s mission, impact, communities, and vision for the future
• Feel authentic to the artist’s practice and perspective
• Avoid literal or predictable representations of justice-related themes
• Create space for reflection, curiosity, and hope

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
A Collaborative Commission

Greene Espel PLLP | 222 South 9th Street, Suite 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612.373.0830

APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit the following by September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.:

• Artist statement
• Resume or CV
• Portfolio (up to 10 work samples)
• Brief statement of interest (500 words or fewer) describing your artistic practice and why this
  project interests you
• Website and/or social media links (optional)
• Number of panels/pieces proposed (1-3) and size of proposed pieces
• Pricing proposal, including the number and size of proposed piece(s)
  Submit Materials to: cberglund@greeneespel.com
  Subject Line: Collaborative Commission Application – [Artist Name]
  Anticipated Pricing Estimates: $5,000 – $7,500

PROJECT TIMELINE
September 25, 2026: Application deadline
Early October 2026: Artist selected
October 2026: Collaborative process, conversations, concept development, and artwork creation
Mid December, 2026: Final artwork delivery
The project includes conversations with the nonprofit organization that will inform the development of
the artwork.

LICENSING: Greene Espel and the nonprofit organization hope to share the completed artwork and the
story of its creation through communications, educational, and community engagement efforts. Artists
should be open to discussing licensing arrangements that allow reasonable use of the artwork for these
purposes, including promotional, fundraising, and archival materials. Final licensing terms will be
negotiated with the selected artist.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
This commission is part of a new multi-year initiative that brings together Greene Espel, a nonprofit
partner, and a Minnesota artist to create original artwork inspired by a shared vision for the future. Each
year, a different artist and nonprofit partner will explore themes of justice, perspective, and possibility
through art and storytelling. The initiative aims to elevate both the nonprofit and artist while creating a
meaningful annual tradition.

Questions? Please contact: Chelsea Berglund, cberglund@greeneespel.com