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CALL FOR ART: "First Biennial Beck Invitational" @ Kaddatz Galleries, Fergus Falls


  • Kaddatz Galleries 111 W Lincoln Ave Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 United States (map)

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Art:
Kaddatz Galleries’ First Biennial Beck Invitational

Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Location: Kaddatz Galleries
Category: Visual Arts / Call for Art

Kaddatz Galleries invites emerging and established artists from the local and regional community to apply for the First Biennial Beck Invitational, a juried group exhibition honoring the artistic legacy of Charles Beck.

Inspired by Beck’s deep connection to the Fergus Falls region, this exhibition seeks artwork in all mediums that explores the idea of place — including landscapes, communities, environments, memory, identity, and personal connections to “home.”

Selected work will be featured in the Kaddatz Galleries Main Gallery from July 7–August 15, 2026.

Guest Juror: Amy Sharpe
Amy Sharpe is a writer, weaver, mixed media artist, and founder of Ripple River Gallery. She also worked closely with Charles Beck and authored Charles Beck: The Nature of an Artist.

Submission Details:

  • No fee to apply

  • Submit 1–4 artwork images

  • Include an artist bio

  • Optional: artist statement, social media handles, and/or website

  • Previous exhibition experience is not required

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026

  • Selected Artists Notified: May 26–29, 2026

  • Art Delivery Dates: June 24–27, 2026

  • Exhibition Dates: July 7–August 15, 2026

Artists are responsible for dropping off and picking up their work.

Questions: info@kaddatzgalleries.org