Call for Artists: Display at Two Harbors Public Library

CALL FOR ARTISTS

TWO HARBORS PUBLIC LIBRARY

320 WATERFRONT DRIVE

TWO HARBORS, MN 55616

• The Two Harbors Public Library is accepting applications for our 2026 display season. The library welcomes over 30,000 visitors every year and serves as a cornerstone of the community dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, connection, and inclusivity.

• All visual art forms that can be hung on a wall will be considered. The display wall for art exhibition purposes is located on the main floor of the library, between the entryway and the service desk, above the express computer terminal stations. This wall is painted off-white as a neutral backdrop, and is set-up with a steel Walker Display system. The dimensions of the Walker Display system are eight (8) feet wide by six (6) feet tall. Due to emergency lighting, the security panel, and the light switches being on the edges of the wall, as well as the computer desks being against the bottom of the wall, the display space is limited to the use of that eight (8) feet wide by six (6) feet tall space encompassed by the Walker Display System. All artwork on display must be hung using the Walker display system; the wall behind the display system is not to be tampered with or damaged in any way. Exhibitors assume responsibility for any damage to Library property resulting from their use of Library facilities, and charges will be assessed by the Library.

• There is no application fee nor cost to display. We will also promote your works throughout the community, connecting local art lovers with local and regional artists. The Library will not handle sales, but will connect patrons to the artists to handle sales directly, if the artist wishes. Selected artists will be invited to display their work for 1-2 months, depending on amount of submissions. Shows must be installed Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00am-9:30am or Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am-11:30am as to not interfere with library hours.

• Learn more at https://www.twoharborspubliclibrary.com/artwork-display-policy/ and send a completed application, along with photos of intended art, to madeline.jarvis@alslib.info. Paper applications will be accepted at the library or through mail:

Madeline Jarvis
Two Harbors Public Library
320 Waterfront Drive
Two Harbors, MN 55616

• Contact Library Director Madeline Jarvis at madeline.jarvis@alslib.info or 218.834.6201 with any questions or clarifications.

• Preference will be given to applications submitted by Thursday, November 6, 2025.