Calls for Artists, Fellowships and More
Union Art Alley- Call for Mural Proposals
Now in year four, Union Art Alley is an evolving public art space tucked just off Main Street. The goal is for Union Art Alley to evolve, and revolve, with the art that is the soul of our community. A destination for photos, expression, and colorful enjoyment, Union Art Alley highlights the area’s arts and artists. For 2026, we have at least three spaces to add to the already vibrant art alley. Please apply using the JotForm at https://form.jotform.com/ArtReachSTX/union-art-alley-2026 which also includes images/dimensions of the available spaces, tips for materials and the required design template for the Xcel box. St. Croix Valley MN/WI artists are especially encouraged to apply. DEADLINE: June 7, 2026.
For questions, email heather@artreachstcroix.org
ArtReach St. Croix – Small Works Call for Art
ArtReach St. Croix is seeking artists to donate artwork to raise funds for their new upcoming fundraiser, Small Works, Big Impact. All forms of creative work are encouraged. All media, subjects and styles are welcome including—but not limited to—painting, fibers, printmaking, sculpture, glass, pottery, jewelry, mixed media, or photography. All artwork must fit inside a 8” x 10” dimension. Artists living and/or working in the St. Croix Valley are especially encouraged to submit works, but all donations are appreciated! Artists can submit as many pieces of work as they’d like. Full call can be found here
ArtReach St. Croix – Member’s Show Call for Art
Member artists of ArtReach St. Croix are invited to submit one (1) piece of current, original artwork to be displayed in ArtReach St. Croix’s Royal Credit Union Foundation Gallery during the 31st Annual Members Show. Join us to showcase the depth and variety of art created in the St. Croix Valley!
Fill out this form and attach to your artwork and bring it one of the drop off dates:
Sunday, July 5 at 12-6pm
Monday, July 6 at 10am-3pm
Or by appointment. Submissions cannot be accepted after 10am on Tuesday, July 7. Please call 651-439-1465 to schedule a time. The gallery will not be open June 28-July 4, but staff may be available.
ArtReach St. Croix – Juried Call for Art
ArtReach St. Croix is seeking submissions from artists interested in exhibiting their work in ArtReach’s Royal Credit Union Foundation Gallery. The exhibitions typically feature 3-5 artists. Accepted submissions to this call will fill 6 week long exhibitions between August 2027 and June 2028. All forms of creative work will be considered. Artists living and/or working in the Lower St. Croix Valley in Minnesota and Wisconsin are especially encouraged to submit applications. Applications will be accepted through the online application form found at artreachstcroix.org/opportunities/ or by mail, in-person, or email using the PDF/paper application form.
Submit online applications at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260625092398160. If bringing in person or via email, here is a link to the PDF application: https://artreachstcroix.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Call-Application-March-26.docx. Complete applications are due Tuesday, May 19th 2026 at 4pm.
Arts Midwest – Webinar Series: Building Your Creative Career
Building a creative career that connects your work with new audiences takes intention. There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy, but learning from others can make the process easier, and less isolating. Their free webinar series brings together artists and creatives from across the Midwest to share practical, real-world guidance on the skills that support creative work beyond the studio. Across these February sessions, you’ll gain actionable tools to showcase your work, pursue funding, and grow your visibility across platforms. Find more information about the webinars at https://artsmidwest.org/about/updates/webinar-series-building-your-creative-career/ .
Seasons of Wild- Photo Contest
Friends of the St. Croix Wetland Management District are seeking photographers of all levels to participate in “Seasons of Wild”. Images must be made on any of the 48 properties known as Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) managed by the district across St. Croix, Polk and Dunn Counties during the contest dates of Jan. 1, 2026 through Oct. 31, 2026. There are additional four workshops offered over the course of the contest! More information on how to enter can be found here: https://www.fscwmd.org/photocontest
Artist Calls Beyond the Valley
Praxis Gallery Call for Art- THE LIFE OF COLOR
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic work that engages color as a central force in image-making—where hue, value, and saturation are used deliberately to construct meaning, evoke response, and define the visual experience. Curated by Praxis Directors. Entry Deadline: May 17, 2026. More info here: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/x2-sub-6-12
Praxis Gallery Call for Art – Black & White
“Black and white photography is a way of seeing—of simplifying, clarifying, and interpreting the world.” More than half a century after the widespread adoption of color photography, black and white continues to assert a distinct and vital visual language—one grounded in reduction, contrast, and form. Without color, the image is stripped to its essential elements. Praxis Gallery seeks photographic work that engages black & white and monochromatic practice as a deliberate act—where meaning is built through the interplay of light and shadow, form and contrast. All lens-based work is welcome. Juried by Praxis Directors. Submission deadline is May 3rd. Full Call can be found a https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/x1-sub-6-12.
Ongoing Opportunities
Golden Valley Public Art Call
The City of Golden Valley is committed to promoting and integrating arts, culture, and community aesthetics. Featuring public art in Brookview and City Hall gives local and regional artists an opportunity to display, and by the artist’s choice, sell, their artwork in a location visible to the community and visitors. The City of Golden Valley invites artists to submit proposals for the rotational art display at Brookview and City Hall. Click on this link to find out more!
Woodbury Central Park
Woodbury Central Park is seeking local artists who are interested in displaying their artwork in our public gallery space. We are proud to support and showcase the creativity within our community, and we invite artists working in all mediums to submit their work for consideration. Our display space features secure wall-mounted hanging systems and high visibility from daily park visitors, community groups, and event attendees. Exhibits typically run for several weeks, and we are happy to work with artists to schedule a timeframe that fits their needs. If you are interested in being considered for an upcoming exhibition, please send an email to jennifer.anderson@woodburymn.gov with the following:
- Any preferred dates or timeframe for your display
- A brief introduction of yourself and your artistic background
- Photos or samples of your work
Belwin Conservancy Day – Long Artist and Culture Bearer Retreat
Belwin is inviting artists and culture bearers to reserve Belwin’s Savanna Center for a personal Day-Long Artist and Culture Bearer Retreats. This opportunity is free of charge and the space will be available for weekday bookings, January through May 2026. Our Day Long retreat space includes the use of a small newly renovated building and 320 acres of prairie, oak savanna, and woodlands surrounding a wetland that have been restored to healthy ecosystems. With approximately three miles of walking trails and scenic overlooks that are closed to the public. For more details about this program and images of the space, review their website here.
Wilberg Memorial Public Library Call for Art
The Wilberg Memorial Public Library is looking for artists to show their art on the library’s gallery wall. The wall is approximately 25′ long above a countertop in a wide hallway between the adult and children’s collections. The library also offers artists the opportunity for “Meet the Artist” events, where the artists would have the opportunity to talk with people about their art. View the library’s current exhibit space policy here: https://tinyurl.com/yewvmrt4 . If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email library director, Anne Miller, at: amiller@osceolapubliclibrary.org.
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. They 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.
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 Chip.Meyer@LiftBridgeBrewery.com
Hudson Hospital and Clinic Healing Arts
Healing arts plays a crucial role in humanizing the hospital experience, creating an ambiance where healing encompasses the physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Hudson Hospital & Clinic has a long history of providing healing arts on our campus and is looking for artists interested in sharing their talents to give back to the community by displaying work on a quarterly rotation. Please contact lara.n.frasier@hudsonhospital.org for more information.
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.