Calls for Artists, Fellowships and More
ArtReach St. Croix | Mental Health, finding creative solace
ArtReach St. Croix is seeking artists who currently create or have created work around themes related to mental health to be part of an exhibition during NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley. Mental Health, finding creative solace will encourage artists and viewers to consider the emotions, stigma, struggles and healing that surround mental health and how individuals impacted personally or tangentially find solace and strength. Like the Art on Caregiving, Death and Dying that was a highly successful part of the 2023 NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley program, ArtReach expects to treat this exhibition with the respect and dignity that the artists and their work are entitled to. More information can be found here. Entry Deadline February 17, 2025.
A House Unbuilt | Art + Water + Ecology Space: Exhibition Opportunity
A House Unbuilt’s Art + Water + Ecology Space in Downtown Stillwater is collaborating with the Brown’s Creek Watershed District to provide a unique exhibition opportunity to area artists. In response to stories and descriptions of the unique organisms living in the watershed, artists will be asked to create new works on paper for exhibit over a 3-month period in the AWE Space. Artists will receive a $100 stipend for participation. Each artwork will also be made into a postcard for distribution by the artists and BCWD. Future collaborations between the Watershed District and the artists as well as additional exhibition opportunities may be possible in respect to the project. Details TBA. An Opening Reception showcasing the artworks will be held on January 24, 2025, 4-7pm. Angie Hong will be a guest speaker at the event, speaking about her new book on the St. Croix River Valley. More information can be found here. Entry Deadline December 15, 2024.
2025 artOPENer Studio Tour | Call for Wisconsin Artists
Are you an artist who lives and/or works on the Wisconsin side of the St. Croix Valley? artOPENer would love to have you at the 2025 artOPENer Studio Tour! The 2025 tour will take place from June 6 to 8. artOPENer has been held for over 10 years and is well known among the St. Croix Valley and arts community. In 2024, participating artists saw hundreds of people visit their studios during the event. All artists are juried to participate. Participants are provided with postcards, posters, and signs to promote the event in their community. They are also promoted on artOPENer’s website and social media, along with local media sources. The participation fee is $175, and spouses who want to join their artists are an additional $100. If interested, please email Charlotte at [email protected]. More information can be found here. Entry Deadline January 15, 2025.
WHAT Art School: Teaching Opportunities
WHAT Art School in St. Croix Falls, WI is currently seeking experienced artists and educators to lead workshops and classes at WHAT Art School. Classes can vary from one day workshops to multi-week courses with a 60/40 revenue split in favor of the instructor. Classes will cover a variety of disciplines in the visual and creative arts including ceramics, printmaking, painting, and more, and we are eager to build a diverse team of instructors. Interested artists can fill out this form which also includes more information.
WHAT Art School: Gift Shop Consignment Opportunities
WHAT Art School in St. Croix Falls, WI is currently looking for artisans and makers to showcase their work in our gift shop, which is scheduled to open in early spring 2025, with a possible holiday pop-up event. We offer a 70/30 split, with the artist retaining 70% of proceeds. Gift shop artists are also eligible for exhibition opportunities throughout the year. Interested artists can fill out this form which also includes more information.
Phipps Artists Group: What We Need is Here
What We Need Is Here is a group of member artists who engage in exploration of a theme related to the role of art, ecology, and community. For 2024-25, the artists will examine the theme, “Freedom to Thrive” through group discussion, guest speakers and field visits to inspiring venues. Their responses will culminate in a gallery exhibition at The Phipps in Spring 2025. Registration for the What We Need Is Here group is limited to 30 artists. For more information about the group, contact Lee Ann Pomplas, Arts Engagement Director, at [email protected] Adult artists of all mediums welcome. Meets on second Mondays, 9:30 am – noon. Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12. Membership registration for the 2024-25: $40
Artist Calls Beyond the Valley
You Haul Art Crawl Call for Art
The You Haul Art Crawl is a three-day traveling art exhibition that features six pop-up art galleries housed in moving trucks. These mobile galleries will stop at various businesses and organizations along Central Ave in NE Minneapolis, making art accessible to the community in a unique format. This project is designed to challenge the traditional gallery model, offering artists the opportunity to experiment and present their work on a smaller, mobile scale. The exhibition will provide free access to art, artist meet-and-greet sessions, pop-up art activities, and performances.. Additional information and application can be found here. Entry deadline January 6.
Praxis Gallery & Photographic Arts Center: The Abstract Image | An International Juried Photo Exhibition
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic works that explore the world through an abstracted lens; utilizing elements of color, light, shadow, texture, shape and line to express meaning outside of traditional representational and documentary styles of photography. All genres, capture types, and post-production processes will be considered. Curated by Praxis Directors. Additional information and application can be found here. Entry deadline December 15.
Praxis Gallery & Photographic Arts Center: Open Theme | An International Juried Photo Exhibition
Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art of any genre and any subject matter which represents the artist’s endeavor to reveal a personal declaration of visual significance, be it a celebration of pure aesthetic formalism, humor or conflict, fiction or fact, or any other literal or ephemeral manifestation. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission. Juror: Elizabeth Flinsch. Additional information and application can be found here. Entry deadline December 31.
Grand Marais Art Colony: 2025 Residency Programs
A catalyst for the arts in the Great Lakes region, the Grand Marais Art Colony has existed in the iconic North Shore of Minnesota since 1947. Surrounded by a wealth of ecological and cultural resources, the Art Colony and Cook County are a nexus for artistic, interdisciplinary exploration. The mission of the Art Colony is to foster the exploratory growth and experimental power of contemporary artists. Through its residency programs, artists and writers are provided with space and time in one of 5 Art Colony studios to explore their aesthetic inquiries and make work plus the option of lodging in the guest suite. Applications for our 2024 Residencies are currently open. Note deadlines for each individual program to ensure you submit in a timely manner. Additional information and application can be found here. Entry deadlines December 1-January 15.
Ongoing Opportunities
Lift Bridge Brewing Co. New Richmond, WI Taproom – Artist of the Month
Lift Bridge is looking for artists to show their art in the Lift Bridge New Richmond, WI Taproom. The taproom would also like to host “Meet the Artist” events where the artists would have the opportunity to talk with people about their art and sell directly to customers. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Chip Meyer at [email protected]
River Falls Community Arts Base – Exhibit at Art’s House Gallery
If you or you and your group are interested in exhibiting at Art’s House Gallery, please fill out an application. Submissions will be assessed by members of the Community Arts Base board which is comprised of artists, arts professionals and art enthusiasts from the River Falls area. All submitting artists will be notified by email of the board’s decision a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the exhibition installation date. In particular, we’re looking for glass, pottery, wood, small sculptures and jewelry to exhibit and sell. Additional information
City of River Falls – Art in City Hall
The City of River Falls is excited to provide an opportunity for artists in River Falls and the surrounding area to showcase their artwork in City Hall. Thank you for sharing your artwork & your passion with the City! Submissions are now being accepted! Additional information | City Hall Display Policy
Marine Mills Folk School – Become an Instructor
Marine Mills Folk School offers hands-on, experiential classes in a variety of arts and crafts pursuits. If you’re interested in becoming an instructor at MMFS, we would love to hear from you. Additional information
mnartists.org is an online database of Minnesota artists and organizations from all disciplines. In addition to providing artists and organizations with a web page containing images and information, mnartists.org provides news and features about the local arts scene from a variety of sources. They have many calls for artists from throughout Minnesota posted on their Opportunities page.