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://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.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

FEE: Free & Open to the Public

CALL FOR ART: The Glory of the Season Exhibition

Call for Artists: Spring-Themed Exhibition
Hosted by Red Door Art Gallery

Artists residing in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or with a local connection to Wahpeton, ND or Breckenridge, MN, are invited to submit work for a spring-themed group exhibition. Eligible media include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carving, and textiles. All submitted works must be for sale.

Exhibition Dates: March 23 – May 2, 2026
Submission Deadline: March 14, 2026
Artwork Arrival Deadline: March 21, 2026
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, April 16, 5:00–7:00 PM

Artists may submit 3–5 works (or up to 10 feet of wall space). Preference is given to work not previously exhibited at Red Door Art Gallery. Membership with the gallery is required.

To submit: Email images and descriptions to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com
More info: (701) 591-1010

EVENT LINK: minnesota.edu/artshow

FEE: Free

M State Invitational Art Show

Charles Beck Gallery, M State Fergus Falls Campus

Exhibition Dates:
March 26 – May 16, 2026

Artists are invited to participate in the annual M State Invitational Art Show, a longstanding campus and community tradition. Exhibited work will be on view during M State’s spring choir and band concerts, theatre production, Empty Bowls fundraiser, and commencement weekend.

Key Dates:
• Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, March 20, 1:00–5:30 PM
• Public Reception: Saturday, May 16, 1:00–3:00 PM (Legacy Hall)
• Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, May 16, after 3:00 PM

Eligible Media:
Original paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, collage, pottery, photography, wood turning, and textiles. AI-generated and NFT works are not accepted. Artists may submit up to two entries.

More information and entry forms:
https://www.minnesota.edu/artshow

Questions:
Lori Charest, M State Ceramics Instructor
lori.charest@minnesota.edu | 218-736-1653

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/programs/falls-arts-exchange/

FEE: Free to appy

Call for Artists: Falls Community Arts Exchange

2026–27

Artists are invited to apply for the Falls Community Arts Exchange, a place-based residency in Fergus Falls, MN, hosted by Springboard for the Arts. Selected artists will collaborate with local partners to create community-centered projects that build connection and shared meaning.

For the 2026–27 exchange season, artists will partner with Fergus Falls Public Library, Victor Lundeen’s Printing, or Outstate Brewing during a four-week exchange.

Benefits include:

• $4,000 stipend

• Lodging and workspace in downtown Fergus Falls

• Storytelling and documentation support

• Project mentorship from Springboard staff

Application deadline: March 30, 2026 (midnight CST)

EVENT LINK: kulcher.org

FEE: Free to apply

CALL FOR ARTISTS | Windows to the Future

Submit mural designs for Windows to the Future, a community mural project at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center supporting restoration, new energy-efficient windows, and expansion.

Submit up to 2 designs

Requirements:

• 4 ft x 4 ft square

• Use provided 15-color palette

• Choose up to 6 colors

• Label selected colors on your design

• Theme: future • windows • sustainability • progress

Award: $100 per selected design

Deadline: March 15

Community painting events run Feb 21 – April 15 at the Cultural Center and across the community. Artist attendance welcome but not required.

Submit to: megan@kulcher.org

Follow updates + newsletter: kulcher.org

Funded in part by Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs)

EVENT LINK: https://phelpsmillfestival.com/artist-registration

FEE: Free to apply

Phelps Mill Festival — Artist Applications Open

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 (postmarked)
Festival Dates: July 11–12, 2026 (always the 2nd weekend in July)

Festival Hours:

• Saturday, July 11: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM

• Sunday, July 12: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

Location: Phelps Mill County Park, Underwood, MN
Website: https://www.phelpsmillfestival.com

The Phelps Mill Festival is the largest art and craft event in Otter Tail County, featuring fine arts and fine crafts in a historic mill and river setting. The festival includes live entertainment, food vendors, and a Saturday Craft Beer & Wine Tasting (1:00–5:00 PM) to help draw strong afternoon attendance.

Acceptance notifications are mailed in May 2026 (timing depends on when applications are received).

EVENT LINK: csbsju.edu/art/artist-residency

FEE: Free to apply

The Sister Dennis Frandrup Artist Residency

College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN
& Saint John’s University in Collegeville, MN

Residency Session: April 5–May 16, 2027
Applications due May 15, 2026

Applications are now open for the Sister Dennis Frandrup Artist Residency at CSB/SJU!
Spend six weeks in Minnesota (April 5–May 16, 2027) with studio access on both campuses, private lodging, and a modest stipend. The selected artist will also present a public talk and open studio event.

Residency Session: Six Weeks; April 5, 2027-May 15, 2027.

Application materials should include:

• A portfolio of 10 images compiled into a single PDF file

• An image list with titles, mediums, and dimensions

• A current CV

• An artist statement

• A proposal describing how the residency and dedicated studio time will support and advance your artistic practice

EVENT LINK: metrotransit.org/artist-roster-form

FEE: Free to apply

CALL FOR ARTISTS
Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council

Artists Wanted!

Muralists, illustrators, graphic designers, typographers, photographers—and more—are invited to join one of the largest public art programs in the Upper Midwest. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council are expanding their roster of pre-qualified artists for paid public art projects across the transit system, from station walls to bus and train exteriors.

The artist roster is the primary resource project managers and planners use to find artists. Signing up is free at metrotransit.org/artist-roster-form

EVENT LINK: https://alexart.org/art-detour

FEE: Application fee: $125 AAG members / $175 non-members

Call for Artists:
Art deTour Studio Tour 2026

Alexandria Art Guild invites artists to apply for Art deTour 2026, a juried studio tour taking place June 19–20, 2026 in Alexandria, Minnesota. This popular annual event connects artists with collectors and visitors during a weekend celebrating the visual arts across the lakes region.

Artists working in painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, photography, printmaking, and other visual media are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

Application fee: $125 AAG members / $175 non-members

Apply and learn more at: https://alexart.org/art-detour

EVENT LINK: https://www.mnstatefair.org/get-involved/entertainers/#arts-afair

FEE: Free to apply

Minnesota State Fair – Arts A’Fair Performer Proposals

Minnesota performing artists and performing arts organizations are invited to submit proposals for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair Arts A’Fair program, which features short pop-up performances throughout the fairgrounds. Selected artists will showcase their work and engage with audiences as part of this celebration of Minnesota’s vibrant performing arts community.

Proposal deadline: April 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

More information and submission details are available through the Minnesota State Fair Arts A’Fair program.