Warroad RiverPlace Call for Art

Small Wonders: A Holiday Exhibition of Compact Creativity

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 17, 2026

Small Wonders invites artists to explore the power of scale and the profound impact that small works can hold. This year, Warroad RiverPlace is celebrating the idea that art does not need to be monumental to be meaningful. In these small works, artists capture moments of curiosity, beauty, and imagination, proving that even the smallest creations can leave a lasting impression.

By embracing small-scale formats, artists are encouraged to distill their ideas and refine their compositions, creating works that invite viewers to come closer and look longer. These intimate pieces are ideal for personal collecting and thoughtful gift-giving during the holiday season.

Sometimes the most powerful artistic experiences are held within a modest frame, asking us to discover the extraordinary within the small.

Eligibility

• Open to artists residing in Roseau County, Kittson County, Lake of the Woods County, Marshall County, and Beltrami County.

• All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media, fiber, ceramics, and small-scale sculpture.

• Artwork must be original and created within the last two years.

• Previously exhibited artists are welcome to participate, but submitted artwork must be new to the RiverPlace gallery and may not have been exhibited here previously. 

Size Requirements

To maintain the intimate scale of the exhibition:

• Two-dimensional works must not exceed 10 × 10 inches, including the frame.

• Three-dimensional works must fit within 10 × 10 × 10 inches.

Submission Guidelines

• Artists may submit up to two (2) works for consideration. Only one (1) work per artist will be selected for exhibition.

• Not all submissions will be accepted. Space is limited, and artwork will be selected to create a cohesive exhibition.

• Accepted artwork must match the submission image. If the finished work differs significantly from the submitted materials, the gallery reserves the right to decline the work for exhibition.

• All artwork must be available for sale and may not exceed $300 in retail price.

• There is no submission fee.

• RiverPlace Gallery commission: 20% of priced work.

• No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibit. 

Delivery & Presentation Requirements

• All artwork must arrive exhibition-ready.

• Wall-mounted artwork must be equipped with picture wire or sawtooth hangers.

• Z-bar clips or French cleats will not be accepted.

• RiverPlace Gallery reserves the right to decline artwork that does not meet presentation requirements.

• Work may be hand delivered or shipped in sturdy and insured packaging within the drop off time frame. All artwork that is shipped to and from RiverPlace is at the artist’s expense. 

• Accepted artwork that is not delivered by the delivery deadline is subject to not being included in the exhibition.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: October 17, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: October 20, 2026

• Artwork Delivery Deadline: November 3, 2026

• Exhibition Dates: November 10 – December 19, 2026

• Opening Reception: December 11, 2026

The submission form and more information is on their website at https://www.warroadriverplace.org/events/call-for-artists-small-wonders