The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce a Call for Art for an upcoming folk art exhibition.

We are accepting folk art entries in a variety of mediums and materials including textiles, ceramics, painting, sculpture, woodworking, calligraphy, music, dance, metal, paper, and more. Not all art will be accepted -- only those deemed to be folk art.

Here is a video that explains folk art  https://youtu.be/PpNvx-5tz2M?si=al3gp1Ou6YTxAz_m

What is folk art?

Folk art reflects culture, history, and daily life

Cultural Representation. It embodies the history, heritage, traditions, or identity of a community, region, or country.

Utilitarian & Decorative. Pieces are typically created by self-trained artists for everyday use or community performance..

Generational Techniques. Folk art is created with skills and traditional designs that are passed down orally and practically.

Examples include duck decoy wood carving, bead work on Native American clothing or jewelry, painting such as rosemaling, music such as mariachi and polka, storytelling of community lore, and Fraktur calligraphy writing.   

Performing artists can submit pictures of themselves or group in their traditional costumes or holding their instrument. Historical festivals may want to submit pictures of folk-art taking place at their festival. Folk music, dance, and theater entries can be enhanced with instructions/QR codes that help visitors hear your audio and/or watch your video online. (we can assist with this)

Submissions due by Friday, August 21

Submit (what, photos, size, price, comments) by Friday, August 21 to treyeverettcreates@gmail.com. You will drop off your art at our gallery in Thief River Falls August 31, September 1, or September 2. The exhibit will open September 3 until the end of November at our NWMAC gallery at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls. This exhibit will mainly feature the artists and art of our service area in Northwest Minnesota.   Questions? Email Trey at treveverettcreates@gmail.com. 

For more information about this upcoming exhibit visit our website at NWArtsCouncil.org. Please sign up for our e-newsletter on our website home page to see the latest news and grant announcements. Email director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, ext 1 to reach our office during regular business hours.