Apply for the Annual Art Exhibit

You are Invited to Apply for the

Northwest Minnesota Annual Art Exhibit

Submissions Accepted Now Through February 28

 

We are pleased to announce our latest “Call for Entries” for the 2026 Annual Art Exhibit. 

The deadline to submit your artwork is February 28, 2026.

This year, the annual Art Exhibit will be at the Warroad RiverPlace in Warroad from Thursday, April 2 until Saturday, April 25. Artwork will be dropped off on Tuesday, March 31 at Warroad RiverPlace.

Artists and creatives from our 7 county- service region are invited to enter this art exhibit and will be competing for $2,300 in cash awards. The first place prize for adults is $500! Artists must reside in Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau, or Red Lake counties to be eligible. Both adults and high school students are encouraged to enter up to two pieces. Exhibit cash award winners will be chosen while the exhibit is on display by a qualified juror. They will be recognized and receive their check at the Artist Reception at RiverPlace on Saturday, April 25. Artists are welcome to have their work in the exhibit available for sale.   

See https://northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org/nwmnartsexhibit-apply for more information, including the exhibit entry rules and directions.  If you would like the entry form mailed to you, please contact our office 218-745-8886 ext 1 or director@nwartscouncil.org. The entry form must be submitted no later than February 28, 2026.  

Need help filling out the application? Follow this step by step guide here.

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