The Bakken Museum, The Show Nonprofit call for community art submissions - Renewal
The Bakken Museum’s lobby with art on display from a recent The Show Nonprofit exhibit.
The Bakken Museum, in conjunction with The Show, is excited to release a call for community art submissions. Artists are invited to submit 2-D pieces that reflect the theme of “Renewal.”
The “Renewal” exhibition aims to share art at a price point accessible to more individuals. All art will be priced on a sliding scale, with the maximum price being $200, with all proceeds going to the artists. The artists can decide on the low end of the pricing. For example, a sliding scale of $50-$200.
The submission deadline is Wednesday, March 22, 2023, and the selected pieces will be displayed from April 8, 2023, to July 31, 2023.
Submission Details:
Theme: “Renewal” - rebirth, reawakening, overhaul, or update. Artists can take it in many ways. Submission Deadline: March 22, 2023
Artists notified: The week of March 27, 2023
Exhibition Open: April 8, 2023 – July 31, 2023
Display Location: The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416
There is no application fee to apply
Artists must be located in Minnesota
All artwork must be no larger than 16”x20”
Open to artists working in all 2-d mediums, for example, watercolor, photography, pencil, pen, charcoal, paint, mixed media, fabric/weaving, or written word, etc.
Accepted submissions will need to be wired to hang, or sawtooth hanger. Artwork on paper (including photography) needs to be framed and ready to hang. If you have questions on hanging requirements, contact us.
Sculptures will not be accepted due to space limitations
Each artist may submit up to 2 pieces
*Optional: artists can write a short explanation of their artworks, but no more than 2 sentences.
All work must be original artwork created in the last two years
To submit artwork, email the following information to: jodijanzart@yahoo.com, in this format:
A picture of the piece
Artist name and contact information
Name of the piece
Medium(s) used to create the piece
Sliding scale pricing with $200 at the high end of the scale.
The Bakken Museum and The Show believe the representation of diverse identities, backgrounds, and communities helps to increase visibility and improve our connection to one another. Therefore, artists from traditionally marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to submit works to the “Renewal” Exhibition.
Art Drop Off: Selected artworks can be dropped off at The Bakken Museum on April 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or April 6, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. Pieces must be received at The Bakken Museum by 5 p.m. on April 6 to be included in the exhibit. Additional drop-off times may be available upon request.
Opening Reception will be Sunday, April 8, from 2-3:30.
With questions, contact Jodi Janz by email at jodijanzart@yahoo.com or by phone at (612) 801-1323.
ABOUT THE BAKKEN MUSEUM
The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential of science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Located in Minneapolis, the museum features a world-renowned collection of artifacts, exceptional education programs, exhibits exploring the wonders of invention, plant medicine, technology, and science, and the Florence Bakken Medicinal Garden. For more information, visit thebakken.org. Find @thebakkenmusem on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Show is a Twin Cities nonprofit that seeks to create accessibility in the arts and to promote and unite artists of all abilities. Through collaboration with local businesses, arts organizations, and artists, we create opportunities for artists to share and sell their art. For more information, visit theshowgallerylowertown.org.