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, mixed media, textiles, or written word pieces to be displayed in the museum’s lobby. Artworks should reflect on the theme of “Kinetic” The deadline for submissions is July 17, and the selected pieces will be on display from August 12 to November 30, 2022.

Submission Details:

• Theme: “Kinetic” - “Active”, “Energetic”, “Motion”, or “Dynamic”, this theme can go in as many different directions as the artist can imagine

• Submission Deadline: July 17, 2022

• Artists notified: The week of July 24

• Exhibition Open: August 12, 2022 – November 30, 2022

• 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

• Open to artists in all mediums in 2-d, mixed media, textiles, or written word

• Sculptures will not be accepted due to space limitations

• Each artist may submit 1 piece no larger than 20” X 20”

• All work must be original

• Works must be ready to hang with wire hangers (no saw-tooth hangers, please), and paper artwork must be framed.

To submit artworks, email the following information to: jodijanzart@yahoo.com

• A picture of the piece

• Artist name and contact information

• Name of the piece, size, and price

• Medium(s) used to create the piece

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. Artists from traditionally marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to submit works to the Kinetic Exhibition.

Art Drop-Off: The Bakken Museum must receive the selected artworks by 5 p.m. on August 10. Drop-off times include August 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or August 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. Additional times may be available upon request.

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 for 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 educational programs, exhibits exploring wonders of invention, plant medicine, technology, and science, and the Florence Bakken Medicinal Garden. For more information, visit thebakken.org. Find @thebakkenmuseum 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 www.theshowgallerylowertown.org.