Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

Fee: Free, Membership Fees are Waived for this Exhibition

Date of Exhibition: September 30 – October 25, 2025

Deadline for Submissions: September 19, 2024

Deadline for Arrival of Art: September 27, 2024

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

We are currently looking for works that involve Fiber Arts. They may include but are not limited to: basketry, beadwork, braiding, clothing design, crochet, fiber dyeing, embroidery, wool felting, rug hooking, knitting, lacework, mixed media, needlework, paper, quilting, sculpture, sewing, spinning, surface design, textile design, and weaving.

This is an open call for all fiber artists who currently reside in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or have called Wahpeton ND or Breckenridge MN their home town.

• New artists must submit an Artists Biography along with works.

• Artists may submit a maximum of 3 pieces.

• Only submit original works; no commercially produced pieces will be accepted. Works created by a commercially produced pattern or book will not be accepted. We ask that any quilts or fiber wall art have a maximum circumference of 200 inches.

• All pieces must be complete and ready for hanging by the specified guidelines upon arrival. No unfinished works will be accepted for the show. Works may be framed or mounted on a stretcher frame, or must have a hanging sleeve on the back of the piece.

• All works must include the following information: Title, Medium, Year Completed, Brief Description, Dimensions, and Price.

• We encourage works that are for sale but will accept no more than one piece per artist for display only. When a total of 5 display only pieces are submitted, no others will be accepted.

• Works for sale must be priced with the understanding that the Red Door Art Gallery does take a 30% commission on all sales. The commission must be included in your price. Include a detailed and clear inventory of all works for our records.

• All works will be reviewed by the Collections Committee. The gallery does reserve the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet the standards set by the gallery’s Collections Committee.

• RDAG reserves the curatorial discretion for all placement, lighting, display, and all other aspects of the exhibition of works.

• Artist Contract and Consignment Agreement must be signed before art will be accepted or exhibited.

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

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. Artist must pay return shipping costs in advance of mailing. No post office boxes will be accepted for return shipments.

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

Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

Fee: Free

Dates of Exhibition: September 30 – October 25, 2025

Deadline for Submissions: September 19, 2025

Deadline for Arrival of Art: September 27, 2025

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

We invite artists to submit works with light horror or fantasy themes. The horror is not grotesque, but

subtle—a lingering unease, a flicker in the corner of the eye, a sense that something is just slightly off.

Forms of work include but are not limited to painting, drawing, sculptural work, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carvings, jewelry, and textiles.

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.

• Artists must submit an Artist’s Biography along with works if this is an artist’s first time exhibiting.

• All works must include the following information: Title, Year Completed, Brief Description, Media Used, Dimensions, and Price.

• The maximum each artist can bring is 3 – 5 pieces of artwork or 10 feet of wall space worth of artwork.

• All works must be for sale, and priced with the understanding that the Red Door Art Gallery does take a 30% commission on all works. The commission must be included in your price. Include a detailed and clear inventory of all works for our records.

• The Gallery does reserve the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet the standards set by the

Gallery’s Collections and Exhibitions Committee.

• All works that go on a wall must have a hanger on the back. All work must be equipped with a saw tooth hanger or wire.

• All artists exhibiting in this show must be members of the Red Door Art Gallery. Feel free to contact RDAG if you are unsure of your membership status.

• RDAG requests all artwork be able to stay in gallery throughout the entirety of the exhibit, except for in the event of a sale.

• RDAG reserves the curatorial discretion for all placement, lighting, display, and all other aspects of the exhibition of works

• Preference will be given to works that have not been previously exhibited at Red Door Art Gallery.

• Artist consignment agreement must be signed and/or previously on file before art can be accepted or

exhibited.

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

EVENT LINK: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=lakeregion

FEE: Free to apply

CALL FOR BIPOC ARTISTS
LRAC is looking for BIPOC artists in west central Minnesota and south eastern North Dakota who are ready to take their careers to the next level!

We’re forming a free, 9-month Artist Cohort beginning October 2025, offering intensive support, coaching, and opportunities to help you grow as an artist.

Cohort benefits include:
🎯 One-on-one career coaching & goal setting
📸 Professional photoshoot (headshot + work)
🎥 A professional 2–3 minute promo video
📚 Access to Springboard for the Arts “Work of Art” series
📝 Support with Artist Statement & Bio
📰 Features in LRAC newsletter & Facebook
💬 Talking Circles with professional BIPOC artists
… and more!

Eligible counties: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin in Minnesota & Cass and Richland Counties in North Dakota.

Applications open: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🗓 Deadline to apply: Monday, September 29, 2025

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/opportunities/winter-rituals-new-and-old-saint-paul-mn/

FEE: Free to apply

Artists – share or create a winter ritual with us!

Open Call alert!
Springboard for the Arts is seeking artists in both Fergus Falls and Saint Paul to propose modest projects that celebrate the magic of winter in Minnesota.

We’re specifically looking for project ideas that enhance or reinvigorate existing community winter traditions, or try out entirely new ones – all with the goal to draw people outdoors, bring people together across generations, lift spirits, and highlight the unique beauty of winter.

Potential projects might include performances on ice, installations that encourage people to explore nature, experiences that bring brightness to dark nights, creative games or competitions …or anything else that brings warmth, joy, and connection to the coldest season. Selected artist participants will receive an $800 stipend and development and implementation support for their projects.

Applications will remain open until midnight CST on October 19, 2025. Got a project idea already or know an artist who might Learn more and apply below!

Fergus Falls application: https://springboard.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/86173

Saint Paul application: https://springboard.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/86270

Photo credit: various winter programs presented Springboard for the Arts throughout the years: Year of Play and Springboard on Ice (photos by Thai Phan-Quang).

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