Call for Art:

Artist Collaboration – Turmoil & Tranquility” Exhibition  

Exhibition Dates: Monday, January 12 to Thursday, March 12, 2026
Artist Reception: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5-6:30pm – Artist Talk at 5:30pm 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM

We are challenging artists to pair up and collaborate on bold, imaginative proposals that will transform the LRAC Main Gallery into an immersive visual experience. Collaborations may include:

  • Two or more visual artists, or

  • Visual artists working with literary and/or musical artists

  • $500 stipend provided to the artist team for materials and transformation of the gallery! 

Artists are encouraged to think beyond the conventional use of the gallery and reimagine the space through lighting, moveable walls, and the gallery’s street presence to create a fresh and dynamic installation.


Eligibility & Guidelines

Open to artists living in LRAC’s nine-county service region: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties in west central Minnesota.

  • Collaborating teams must consist of two to three artists.

  • Artist teams may submit 1–3 works for consideration.

  • One artist will serve as the primary contact and list their collaborator(s) on the application.

  • The artist statement must describe the collaborative vision for the gallery installation.

Free to Apply

Apply online via the LRAC Gallery webpage: https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists

New applicants must create an account; returning applicants should log in with their existing credentials.

Application Timeline

    • Call opens: Monday, September 15, 2025

    • Deadline to apply: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 by 5:00 PM

    • Notifications sent: Monday, October 31, 2025

    • Juror: LRAC Gallery Committee

New applicants must create an account. Returning applicants should use their existing login credentials.

Call for Art Information: 888-735-9622 or contact:
Naomi RaMona Schliesman, Gallery Curator: gallerycurator4@gmail.com

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These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.