FEE: Entry fee is $10 per piece or $25 for three pieces, with free entry for RDAG members.

Community Juried Photo Contest and Exhibition
May 5–30, 2026

Submission Deadline: April 26, 2026
Artwork Due: May 2, 2026
Reception: Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Artists are invited to submit up to three original photographs for this juried exhibition. Eligible works must be no larger than 20x30, ready to hang, priced for sale, and accompanied by a digital image for online voting eligibility.

Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, In-Person Voting, and Online Voting. Entry fee is $10 per piece or $25 for three pieces, with free entry for RDAG members.

For submission guidelines and more information, contact Melissa Frank at director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.comor (701) 591-1010.

FEE: Free & open to the public

Wandering Expressions

Works by Ruth Hanson
Red Door Gallery

March 24 – May 2, 2026

Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16
5:00–7:00 p.m.

Wandering Expressions features work by regional artist Ruth Hanson, whose multi-medium practice explores themes of beauty, faith, and the natural world. Incorporating techniques such as watercolor, gouache, oil pastels, and watercolor batik, Hanson’s work invites reflection and a sense of peace through both imagery and hand-lettered text.

Hanson is a member of the Alex Art Guild and Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake, and lives near Vining, Minnesota.

FEE: Free & open to the public

Exhibition: Glory of the Season

Red Door Art Gallery – Wahpeton, ND

On View: March 24 – May 2, 2026

Celebrate the changing seasons through a curated exhibition featuring regional artists at Red Door Art Gallery. Glory of the Season showcases a variety of works inspired by nature, color, and seasonal transitions.

Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening with the artists—exhibition works will be 15% off during the reception.

Location:
418 Dakota Ave, Wahpeton, ND

Contact:
📞 701-591-1010
🌐 reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Red Door members free to apply

Call for Art: Art for All Exhibition

Red Door Art Gallery – Wahpeton, ND
Deadline for Arrival of Artwork: May 30, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 23, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 2 – June 27, 2026

Artists are invited to submit work for the Art for All Exhibition, featuring artwork priced at $100 or less. Open to artists residing in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, as well as those with a connection to Wahpeton, ND or Breckenridge, MN.

Eligible work includes (but is not limited to): painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carving, jewelry, and textiles. Artists may submit 2–3 pieces, and all work must be for sale. A 30% gallery commissionapplies.

Deadline for Arrival of Artwork: May 30, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 23, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 2 – June 27, 2026

Submission Info:
Submit images and artwork details (title, year, medium, dimensions, price, and description) to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com. First-time exhibitors must also include an artist biography.

Additional Requirements:
Artists must be current members of Red Door Art Gallery. All work must be ready to install and remain on view for the duration of the exhibition (unless sold).

Contact:
📞 701-591-1010
📧 director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Free

Color Improvisations 3

Dates: March 28 – August 23, 2026
Location: William and Anna Jane Schlossman Gallery, Plains Art Museum

Color Improvisations 3 features 42 vibrant, large-scale quilts that explore the expressive possibilities of color in contemporary textile art. Curated by acclaimed artist Nancy Crow, the exhibition includes work by 38 artists from the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

Each piece was created specifically for this exhibition, highlighting a wide range of artistic voices united by innovation, bold composition, and masterful craftsmanship. Visitors will experience dynamic color palettes and inventive approaches that push the boundaries of quilt-making as an art form.

Following its international tour in Germany and North American debut in Nebraska, the exhibition continues its tour across the continent through 2029.

Exhibition Tour:
Thursday, April 9, 6:00–6:45 PM (Free)
Join a curatorial team-led tour exploring contemporary quilt-making and the ideas behind the exhibition.

FEE: Free & Open to the Public

2026 6A High School Art Competition Exhibition

Dates: March 30 – April 24, 2026
Location: LRAC Main Gallery, Historic River Inn Building, 133 S. Mill St., Fergus Falls, MN
Category: Visual Arts / Exhibition

Lake Region Arts Council presents the 2026 6A High School Art Competition Exhibition, showcasing artwork by student artists competing in the Minnesota State High School League Section 6A South.

This annual juried exhibition celebrates the creativity and artistic achievement of regional high school students and features work in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital photography, fiber art, ceramics, printmaking, graphic design, and more.

A Closing Public Reception will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to meet student artists and art teachers, view the exhibition, and celebrate the announcement of awards.

Participating schools include: Brandon-Evansville, Battle Lake, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, Parkers Prairie, West Central Area, Morris, Osakis, and Underwood.

Gallery Hours:
Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Closed Friday–Sunday

Please call or email ahead to confirm gallery availability.
More info: 218-739-5780

FEE: Free to apply

2026 LRAC Guest Juror Exhibition – Call for Art

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026
Location: Lake Region Arts Council / LRAC Gallery, Fergus Falls
Category: Calls for Artists / Visual Arts

Lake Region Arts Council is now accepting submissions for the 2026 LRAC Guest Juror Exhibition, juried by multidisciplinary artist Anne Meyer.

This exhibition is open to artists 18 and older residing in LRAC’s 9-county region, and welcomes work in all mediums and any theme. Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration.

Eligible work includes:

• 2D artwork (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digital, etc.)

• 3D and sculptural work

• Mixed media / multimedia

• Installation proposals (space permitting)

The exhibition will be on view July 13–September 15, 2026, with a Closing Reception & Guest Juror Talk on Tuesday, September 15.

FEE: Red Door members free to apply

Call for Art: Abstract/Impressionist Art Exhibition

Red Door Art Gallery – Wahpeton, ND

Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
Deadline for Arrival of Artwork: June 27, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 30 – August 1, 2026
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, July 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Artists are invited to submit work for the Abstract/Impressionist Art Exhibition. Open to artists residing in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, as well as those with a connection to Wahpeton, ND or Breckenridge, MN.

This exhibition welcomes nonrepresentational and stylized work across a range of mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carving, and textiles. Artists may submit 3–5 pieces(or up to 10 feet of wall space). All work must be for sale; a 30% gallery commission applies.

Submission Info:
Email images and artwork details (title, year, medium, dimensions, price, and description) to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com. First-time exhibitors must include an artist biography.

Additional Requirements:
Artists must be current members of Red Door Art Gallery, and all work must be ready to install and remain on view for the duration of the exhibition (unless sold).

Contact:
📞 701-591-1010
📧 director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

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

FEE: Free

2026 Big Art Exhibition

Dates: April 3 – May 26, 2026
Reception: May 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: JC Penney Wing, West Acres, Fargo, ND

The 2026 Big Art Exhibition features artwork by participating members of the Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists in a wide range of styles and mediums.

Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition throughout its run and attend a public reception on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30–7:30 PM, offering an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists.

This exhibition celebrates the creativity of regional artists and offers a chance to experience a diverse collection of visual art in a public setting.