EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/flourish.html

FEE: Free to submit

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: FLOURISH
DEADLINE TO APPLY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 AT 11:59PM

Kaddatz Galleries invites early career and established local and regional artists of all mediums to apply for Flourish, a group exhibition celebrating resilience, growth, and the uplifting energy of hope, to be held in January + February of 2026 in our Charles Beck Gallery.  Just as plants bloom after enduring the seasons, this show will highlight artwork that reflects the beauty of thriving in new circumstances and embracing change. 

There is no fee to submit artworks for consideration, however, artists must use the form on our website to submit 1 - 4 images and an artist bio. Artists may include an artist statement, social media handles and/or a link to a website; previous exhibition experience not required.

Important Dates

• Exhibition Dates: January 20, 2026 - February 28, 2026

• ​Deadline for Submissions: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:59PM CST

• Date Selected Artists Notified: Week of December 1-5, 2025

• Art Delivery Dates: January 5 - 10, 2026

• Opening Reception: 5-7PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026

EVENT LINK: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/art4trails

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Art Proposals / Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center is seeking proposals for three temporary outdoor, site-specific art installations at three locations along the trails near downtown Rochester as part of the Art4Trails program. One proposal for each site will be selected and the artist will be awarded $3,000 per site.

Artwork will be installed between June 1 and June 20, 2026. Applications open October 1, 2025, and are due by November 15, 2025 at 11:45 pm (CST).

Rochester Park and Trail System

The Rochester trails provide a convenient way to do activities such as inline-skating, biking, running and walking – either for getting to work and back or simply for recreation and exercise. Rochester has 85+ miles of trails available for pedestrians, bikers, wheelchairs and strollers. Art4Trails site locations for temporary sculptures can be found here. They are:

• Silver Lake Park (by the old fire station)

• Slatterly Park

• River Landing (near the waterfall sculpture at the end of 3rd St SE)

Eligibility

Artists 18 years of age or older living in Minnesota and neighboring states are invited to submit proposals individually or collaboratively. Students who do not meet the age requirement can participate by having a teacher or guardian sponsor a proposal. Priority will be given to artists who have never been chosen to receive an Art4Trails award before. Artists who currently have sculptures installed on the trail are not eligible to participate this year. 

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be judged based on artistic merit as evidenced by representation of past work, the proposal itself, and other supporting materials. A selection committee consisting of working artists, curators, arts professionals and a representative of the Parks and Recreation Department will review and select proposals by December 15, 2025.

Link to application: https://forms.gle/xmss8iGBv1oWwbGK9

Map of installation sites: Click Here

Link to webpage for more information: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/art4trails

Unveiling Event

An unveiling event is planned for June 2026.

About Rochester Art Center 

Rochester Art Center is a museum of contemporary art located along the Zumbro River in the heart of historic downtown Rochester, MN. Founded in 1946, the Art Center hosts an ongoing schedule of exhibitions of work by local, regional, national, and international artists; dynamic educational programs for all ages; and an array of community partnerships and visitor engagement initiatives. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, the Art Center presents a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.

CONTACT Kalianne Morrison, Advancement Director | kmorrison@rochesterartcenter.org

EVENT LINK: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

FEE: Free to apply

Open Art Exhibition

Call for Works

Red Door Art Gallery, 418 Dakota Ave - Wahpeton, North Dakota

This is an open call for all artists who: Currently reside in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or those who call Wahpeton ND or Breckenridge MN their hometown or have a local connection.

• Dates of Exhibition: December 2, 2025 – January 3, 2026

• Deadline for Submissions: November 21, 2025

• Deadline for Arrival of Art: November 29, 2025

• Artists’ Reception: TBD, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

We invite artists to submit work with no constraints as to subject matter or medium. Forms of work include but are not limited to painting, drawing, sculptural work, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carvings and textiles.

To Submit:

Please send images and descriptions of work to: director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

Images submitted to Red Door Art Gallery may be considered to be used in promotion of the exhibit.

Artists are responsible for the delivery and/or shipping costs to and from the Red Door. If work is shipped, a reusable container must be used. RDAG is not responsible for damage during the shipment for any reason. Return shipment will be sent C.O.D. to the artist. No post office boxes will be accepted for return shipments.

For more information contact the Gallery at (701) 591-1010 or email at director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com