EVENT LINK: https://ndmoa.com/summer-art-camp/

FEE: Free to apply

Summer Art Camp Instructor Proposals Now Open!

Open to Practicing Artists in All Media 

The North Dakota Museum of Art is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Summer Art Camp season. Practicing artists working in any media - painting, sculpture, fiber, design, printmaking, photography, and beyond - are invited to apply.

This is open to artists at all career stages.

Summer Art Camp is an exciting opportunity for kids to explore creativity and discover the many ways art can be made! As a practicing artist, your leadership and experience can inspire the next generation of creators. The North Dakota Museum of Art, our state’s official art museum, located in the beautiful city of Grand Forks, is the perfect place to make a meaningful impact.

Compensation and Support

• $1,150 instructor stipend

•  $250 supply budget for materials

•  On-site staff and helper support

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled.

Final decision for the 2026 Season will go out in February, 2026.

EVENT LINK: https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-theatre-artist-fellowships/

FEE: Free to apply

McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships

Supports mid-career Minnesota-based theater artists (non-playwrights) who demonstrate a sustained body of work, artistic achievement, and commitment to their craft.

Fellowship Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Award: $25,000 fellowship to advance the artist’s work and career.

Applications are now open.

Key Dates

• Intent to Apply (strongly encouraged):
  Recommended starting September 2025 (any time before final deadline)
  — also add upcoming performances to the PWC performance calendar to help panelists view your work.

• Working Session: Creating Artist Statements:
  Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. CT

• Office Hours with Julia Brown (12–3 p.m. CT):
  Nov. 19 • Dec. 3 • Dec. 17 • Jan. 14 • Mar. 18

• Final Application Deadline:
  Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Eligibility Highlights

• Continuous Minnesota residency since March 26, 2025; must maintain residency during fellowship.

• Must be 18+ and have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Open to:
  Actors, directors, dramaturgs, stage managers, designers (incl. puppetry), theater-focused choreographers & composers.
  (Playwrights are not eligible.)

• Not eligible:

  • Full-time students

  • Recipients of any McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship from 2021–2026

  • Staff/board of McKnight or Playwrights’ Center and immediate families

• Applicants may apply to only one McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship per year.

Application Materials

1. Application form

2. Artistic statement

3. Résumé or bio

4. Two statements of working process

5. Work sample info sheet

6. Work sample(s)

Applications submitted through SlideRoom (separate login from PWC).

Additional Notes

• Declaring intent to apply helps panelists attend live performances (not required but strongly encouraged).

• Applicants without live performances during the cycle are still fully competitive—work samples are equally weighted.

• Info sessions on artistic statements and digital work samples will be announced; those who submit intent to apply will receive updates.

Questions:
Julia Brown – juliab@pwcenter.org | 612-332-7481 ext. 1115

EVENT LINK: https://galsguide.org/2025/11/09/call-for-submissions-2026/

FEE: Free to apply

Gal's Guide Anthology— Call for Submissions

Gal's Guide seeks poetry, fiction, and non fiction for its 5th Anthology. Gal's Guide was founded in Indiana but has recently moved to Moorhead, MN. Gal's Guide is a women's history focused non profit, however, for this years anthology they are looking for well told stories no matter the identity of the writer or the main character. 

There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them.

This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships.

Stories/poems/essays will be chosen by a jury made up of board members of Gal’s Guide and a judge from the literary world.

Stories/poems/essays picked for the anthology will be ones that best fit the theme of rebellion, follow the submission specs, and are turned in on or before the deadline.

Writers may submit as many pieces as they like; however, a maximum of three (3) pieces per author will be chosen by the judges for publication in the 2026 anthology.

There is no submission fee.

Deadline is 3/31/26
For more rules and prizes visit galsguide.org

EVENT LINK: https://www.dlstreetfaire.com/applications

FEE: Free to apply - see link for booth and vending fees

Call for Applicants

Street Faire at the Lakes

Friday & Saturday, May 29- 30, 2026

The 26th Annual Art & Craft Experience, Downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Applications Open: December 1st 2025

Applications Close: May 28th 2026 (or until we have reached capacity)

The Historic Holmes Theatre is gearing up for the 26th annual Street Faire at the Lakes in beautiful Downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, May 29-30th. HHT, as a part of the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, has dedicated itself as a hub of arts to the area, and works to uplift and organize for the vibrant and thriving arts community in the region. With 130 artist booths, Street Faire at the Lakes is the first outdoor art show of the season in the Lakes Region and takes place on the beautiful Washington avenue in Detroit Lake’s downtown center. We see thousands of shoppers in We are looking for vendors who are ready to sell handmade/designed/crafted wares to visitors in the lakes area. Vendors are required to be present for the two full days of the faire. This is the earliest street faire in the region this year (happening before the Edina Art Fair the first weekend of June) and we always have a great turn out!

Jury Process:

All artist applicants, when filling out an application, must submit 4 digital images for jury process -- 3 images of work and 1 image of booth display. Artist images will be viewed anonymously and scored by a panel of jurors based on originality and craftsmanship. No scores or explanation of results will be given. Artists will be invoiced for booth payment upon acceptance.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• -December 1st 2025- Applications will open online.

• -February 2nd 2026- The first round of Jurying will be complete for anyone who applied from

• December 1st to January 30th and applicants will be notified of their status.

• March 2nd 2026-  The end of Early Bird pricing. The second round of Jurying will be completed for anyone who applied from January 31st to February 28th and applicants will be notified of their status.

• April 30, 2026 - Last day for full refund (cancellation request must be received in writing)

• May 1, 2026 - All certificates of insurance must be received.

• May 28, 2026- Food Vendor registration & set-up from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Artist registration & set up from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• May 29, 2026 - Final registration & set up from 6:30 - 9:00 a.m. All artists/vendors must be ready by 9:30 a.m. Show opens at 10:00 a.m..

Booth Prices:

11 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $195 After March 1st $245

22 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $390 After March 1st $490

33 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $585 After March 1st $735

Corner Booth Request is an additional $60

EVENT LINK: https://mnbookarts.org/mcknight-fellowships.

FEE: Free to apply

Applications for the 2026 McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists are open!

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is pleased to partner with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to beyond-emerging artists living and working in Minnesota who show sustained experience in the book arts.

If you are a Minnesota-based book artist, this is an incredible opportunity to grow both artistically and professionally alongside other creatives.

2026 Fellowship Benefits Include:

• Unrestricted $25,000 award

• Studio visits from a national critic/curator

• $1,000 travel stipend to attend a conference

• Opportunity to participate in public artist panel

• $1,000 educational stipend

• Two years of MCBA studio access

• Opportunity to attend an artist residency with stipend

• Group exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery

Minnesota Center for Book Arts values a culture of equity and inclusion and encourages artists with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Timeline

December 5, 2025
Application cycle opens

January 21, 2026 • 6–7pm CT
Virtual information session
(Click link above to register)

February 24, 2026 • 7–8pm CT
Ask Me Anything with Director of Artist Programs, Anika Schneider
(Click link above to register)

March 6, 2026 • 11:59pm CT
Applications due

May 29, 2026
Fellows announced

August 1, 2026–July 31, 2027
2026 fellowship period

EVENT LINK: https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/usartists-international/

FEE: Free to apply

USArtists International

Application Open - Apply by Wednesday, February 25, 2026

USArtists International® (USAI) supports U.S. artists' with eligible performance engagements abroad, providing grants of up to $11,000 that can help cover expenses like flights, lodging, per diems and more. The program funds individuals and ensembles that meet criteria that are based anywhere in the U.S. across all performing arts practices and disciplines.

To apply, you must have at least one invitation to perform at an international festival outside the U.S. where you are being paid an artist fee, or an invitation to perform at a global performing arts market like CINARS or PAMS. Review the updated guidelines for additional eligibility requirements, updates to the program, and details on the 1:1 grant matching requirement. 

New this year: Artists that do not have non-profit status may no longer apply for this program with a non-profit fiscal sponsor. This is due to a policy change by our funder. Instead, artists that do not have non-profit status may apply directly as an individual. Individuals that receive grant funds on behalf of themself or their ensemble will receive a 1099 from Mid Atlantic Arts and are liable for any tax burden of receiving the grant. Review guidelines for additional info and attend this webinar to learn more about potential tax impacts. 

Learn More / Apply Today

Applicants with eligible performance engagements between June 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can apply at the next deadline on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Notifications of funding decisions are sent by May 20, 2026.  

EVENT LINK: https://www.loringparkartfestival.com/2026-applications

FEE: $35.00 (Application Fee)

Loring Park Art Festival 2026 — Call for Applicants

Loring Part Art Festival was created by artists for artists.  We strive to create a pleasant and successful event for all our artists and visitors.  Artists frequently report the festival is one of their top three festivals of the year.  We are listed on Sunshine Artist Magazines top 100 Fine Art shows in the US.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• March 20, 2026 - Application deadline

• March 30, 2026 - Notifications

• April 20, 2026 - Accept/confirmation deadline

• July 25, 2026 - Festival, 10am-6pm

• July 26, 2026 - Festival, 10am-5pm

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/programs/leslye-orr-fund-for-artists-with-disabilities/

FEE: Free to apply

The Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities

The Leslye Orr Fund provides non-competitive direct support for artists with disabilities in Minnesota to create work and invest in their careers. Inspired by Leslye Orr’s advocacy for “the possibilities of disabilities,” this fund fosters artistry, inclusivity, and community joy. 

4 Minnesota-based artists will be selected through a randomized drawing process of eligible applicants

• Each artist will receive a $2500 unrestricted grant in recognition of their work

• This opportunity is open to artists of all disciplines that self-identify as an individual with disabilities.

Deadline: Apply by Sunday, April 6, 2026

Call for Building Activation Projects
in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana

2026-2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab

Calling all rural builders, dreamers, and community shapers!

The 2026 – 2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab is gearing up, and the Call for Building Activation Projects in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana officially opens January 5, 2026!

If you’re eager to bring new life, connection, and creativity into a rural space, now’s the time to start imagining what’s possible. You can preview the application materials today!

The Activate Rural Learning Lab is a curated cohort program designed for teams of creative entrepreneurs, artists, community activators, elected leaders, and small business owners who want to cultivate vibrant third places in their communities.

Participants receive:

• Grant funding

• Monthly project check-ins

• Exchange visits & workshops

• Gatherings with peers across the region

• Dedicated staff support to help build systems for operations, activations, and long-term stewardship

• If you’re ready to bring a building to life and strengthen community in the process, we’d love to see what you’re dreaming up.

Timeline

• January 5, 2026: Online application form opens

• January 21, 2026: Virtual Informational Session (12-1pm)

• will be recorded and made available on our website

• February 20, 2026: Online Application forms due at 11:59 pm CST

• March 2026: Selection committee review applications

• April 6-10, 2026: Applicant notifications and 30 minute Zoom meetings with finalists

• May 2026: Public announcement of selected 10 cohort teams and projects

Visit here for a PDF Preview of the Application Materials -> link.publictransformation.org/ARPreview

EVENT LINK: https://lrac4.org/arts-mentorship-program

FEE: Free to apply

Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) — Applications Open

Application Period:
January 5 – February 9, 2026

The Lake Region Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP), a competitive and transformative opportunity for students in grades 8–12 to deepen their artistic practice through individualized mentorship.

Each year, selected students are paired one-on-one with a professional artist mentor in their chosen discipline and receive a $700 Arts Study Award to support their creative growth. AMP supports a wide range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, creative writing, theater, design, media arts, and more.

Applicants are selected based on artistic potential and demonstrated commitment.

Eligibility:
• Students in grades 8–12
• Public, private, or home-schooled students
• Must reside in the LRAC nine-county region: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, or Wilkin counties

EVENT LINK: https://www.heartlandarts.org/pages/sculpture-trail/sculpture-trail.php

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Submissions
Park Rapids Sculpture Trail | 2025–2026

The Park Rapids Arts and Culture Advisory Commission invites artists to submit work for the Park Rapids Sculpture Trail for the 2025–2026 season.

A suggested theme of Water has been identified for this cycle. Submissions are not required to reflect the theme, but works that do may receive priority consideration.

Important Dates

• Entry Deadline: Monday, March 23, 2026

• Notification of Selection & Alternates: April 1, 2026

• Installation Deadline: May 14, 2026

• Opening & Guided Walk: May 16, 2026

• Sculpture Removal Window:

  • May begin as early as April 19, 2027

  • Must be completed by May 12, 2027

Questions & Contact

Lu Ann Hurd-Lof
📧 Email: luann47@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 218-820-2716

EVENT LINK: https://www.artsidc.org/call-for-artists

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Art: Electrical Box Wraps in Alexandria, MN

We are transforming electrical boxes around Alexandria into works of art—and your design could be featured on the next one!

• Artist Compensation: $400 per selected artwork (up to 4 artworks may be displayed on a single box).

• Exhibition: Wrapped boxes will be displayed at sponsoring businesses throughout Alexandria.

• Submission Requirements: All design entries must be submitted with a completed artist application (form below).

• Artwork Eligibility: Artists may submit new original designs or propose the use of existing original work. Existing works must not currently be displayed within 30 miles of Alexandria.

• Selection Process: All submissions will be reviewed by the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Light and Power, and The Arts Initiative committee. Approved designs will be included in an online design catalog, from which sponsors will select the final artwork.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/think-off/the-great-american-think-off/

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Submissions / Contest / Live Debate

Great American Think-Off 2026:
Essay Contest + Live Debate

2026 Think-Off Question:
Is the pursuit of happiness making Americans unhappy?

The Great American Think-Off is a national philosophy contest and celebration of civil discourse, now in its 33rd year. Each year, people from across the country submit short essays responding to a timely question rooted in everyday life.

The 2026 question invites reflection and spirited debate on American culture, well-being, and what it truly means to live well today:

Is the pursuit of happiness making Americans unhappy?

Four essay finalists will be selected to travel to New York Mills, Minnesota for a weekend of community and conversation, culminating in a live debate for the title of America’s Greatest Thinker.

Key Dates

✅ Essay Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
✅ Finalists Announced: May 1, 2026
✅ Live Think-Off Debate: Saturday, June 13, 2026 (second Saturday in June)

Essay Guidelines

• Length: Up to 750 words

• Take a clear position on the question

• Root your response in personal experience

• No fee to enter

Finalist Support / Prize

Each finalist receives:

• $500 cash prize

• Travel reimbursement, lodging, and meals

• Chance to compete in the live debate on June 13, 2026

How to Submit

Submit your essay by April 1, 2026:

• Online: think-off.org (submission page available via kulcher.org/think-off/submit-your-essay)

• Email: info@kulcher.org

• Mail: NYMRCC, PO Box 246, New York Mills, MN 56567

More Info

Website: think-off.org
Phone: 218-385-3339

EVENT LINK: https://www.powderhornartfair.com/exhibit

FEE: Varies—see link for fees

Powderhorn Art Fair

Apply today!

The 35th Annual Powderhorn Art Fair is a fine arts and crafts festival that will take place in Powderhorn Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd. 
 
In 2025, our art show welcomed over 17,000 record-breaking attendees over the two-day event. There are several ways for artists, local vendors, and community partners to participate!

Please note:** All fees are non-refundable. All artists must be at least 18 years of age. 

For further information contact events@ppna.org

EVENT LINK: https://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/creative-individuals.htm

FEE: Free to apply

Minnesota State Arts Board | Creative Individuals Grant

Creative Individuals Grant (FY 2027) – Now Open
This pilot program provides funding for individual artists and culture bearers to develop or sustain their creative practice and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans through audiences, participants, students, and/or community activities.

Grant Amount: $2,000–$10,000 (no cash match required)
Deadline: March 6, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
Who Can Apply: Individual artists (dance, media arts, music, photography, poetry/prose, theater, visual art) and culture bearers trained by traditional elders or master artists.
Grant Period: January–December 2027 (awards approved November 2026)

Note: Applicants may apply to only one FY 2027 program (Creative Individuals, Arts Experiences, Arts Education, or Cultural Expression). FY 2026 Creative Individuals grantees are not eligible.

EVENT LINK: https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/events/arts-festival/artist-info/

FEE: $35.00 (Jury Fee - non refundable)

Call for Applicants—Grand Marais Arts Festival

Arts Festival Applications are Open!

The Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine arts festival and a microcosm of the Midwest arts scene. The event is known for its high-quality exhibitors, scenic location on the North Shore of Lake Superior, strong art-buying crowd, and exceptional support amenities for festival artists.

* Application deadline: February 23, 2026

* Invitations Issued: March 16, 2026

* Festival dates: July 11 – 12, 2026

Quick Facts:

• Average attendance: 9,500+

• Average booth sales: $3,400

Amenities and Unique Features of the Grand Marais Arts Festival

• Artist Support | The Art Colony provides application support and a small number of photo shoots to develop your portfolio and strengthen your application

• Overnight Security | is provided both Friday and Saturday nights

• Exceptional Volunteers | provide short booth breaks and other support

• Community Support | Local businesses support the event and its promotion

• Exposure | Marketing campaigns for the Arts Festival annually reaches over 2 million people

EVENT LINK: https://filmnorth.org/filmmaker-support/mcknight/

FEE: Free to apply

McKnight Media Artist Fellowships – Applications Open

FilmNorth, in collaboration with the McKnight Foundation, is accepting applications for the McKnight Media Artist Fellowships. Four Minnesota-based media artists working beyond the emerging stage will each receive a $25,000 unrestricted fellowship. This is not a project-specific grant.

Eligible disciplines include film, television and streaming (writers and directors), podcast and radio, interactive and virtual reality, gaming, web-based media, and other emerging media forms.

Application Opens: February 2
Deadline: March 23, 5 PM
Recipients Announced: June 29

Learn more and apply:
https://filmnorth.org/filmmaker-support/mcknight/

EVENT LINK: https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/make-a-national-heritage-fellowship-nomination

FEE: Free to nominate

NEA National Heritage Fellowships

The NEA is now accepting nominations for the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships. These fellowships are the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts and recognize artists and individuals who have significantly contributed to our nation’s rich cultural heritage. Nominees must be actively participating in their respective art form, whether as practitioners, mentors, instructors, or scholars, and must be worthy of national recognition.

Note: Beginning this year, nominations are active for one year only. Nominations made previously must be resubmitted this year to remain active.

Deadlines: 

·     Submit the online nomination form through the NEA's website
(Part 1): Monday, May 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

·     Additional required materials through Applicant Portal
(Part 2): Friday, May 22, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.