Call for Entry Gallery Show

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Application Requirements and Expectations
What Stays With You

Spring Call for Entry Show

Rumriver Art Center is calling for artists to submit works inspired by memories.

We ask you, “what stays with you?”. We are all a beautiful tapestry of our experiences, sometimes neatly woven, other times chaotically snarled. We encourage artists to look inwards on the memories that they hold most dear to their hearts, whether those be quiet moments of peace and harmony, defining moments of hope or strength, times of love and care, or even fleeting feelings of times gone by.

A memory is a personal artifact that is unique to each of us. While one can experience a memory as a single snapshot within their minds, others may find all of their senses enveloped. Whether the artwork is a concrete or abstract depiction, artists are encouraged to ponder how they hold their most sacred moments. Whether it be through objects, people, places, or beyond, all are worthy of holding our most cherished experiences.

In place of an artist statement, applying artists will be asked to respond to the prompt: “What stays with you”?

This show is on display at Rumriver Art Center from April 25th – May 30th, 2026. The exhibition will then move to the Anoka County Library’s Northtown branch and be on display from June 1st through August 6th, 2026.

Artists need to submit their work by 11:59 pm on March 25th to be considered for a spot in this show.

Link to Application: https://pci.jotform.com/260206345618151 

Timeline Overview:

  • Applications Close: Wednesday, March 25th at 11:59 pm
  • Artists Notified: Friday, April 3rd by 11:59 pm 
  • Drop-off: Monday, April 20th between 10 am – 6 pm
  • Opening Reception: Saturday, April 25th from 2 pm – 4 pm.
  • Show Closes at RRAC: Saturday, May 30th
    • Pick-Up for pieces NOT going to the Library: Monday, June 1st between 2 – 5 pm OR Tuesday, June 2nd, between 12 pm and 7 pm.
  • Moves to Northtown Library: Monday, June 1st. 
  • Pick-up at NTN Library on: Thursday, August 6th between 4 pm – 6 pm (711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434).

Required Application Materials:

Completed Application Form – Due March 25th by 11:59 pm

  • Applications must be submitted electronically to be accepted.
  • If contributing artists exceed expectations, the Rumriver Art Center reserves the right to close submission acceptance early.

Up to three images of artwork (part of the application form)

  • You will upload the image(s) of your artwork in your application form. You MUST name each image file with your last name and first initial, entry number, and artwork title. (Example: BotticelliS_1_Venus, BotticelliS_2_Primavera)
  • Please submit images as a JPEG file.
  • Please submit well lit images featuring only the artwork. Blurry, cluttered, and poorly lit images will NOT be used in press materials.

Artwork Statement (part of the application form)

  • This is a brief write-up explaining how the piece(s) submitted relate to the theme of the show and/or personal practice. 

Paid Entry Fee – (part of the application form)

  • There is a $10 entry fee per entry with a limit of three (3) entries. (Note: each piece of artwork is a separate entry).
  • Whether your work is accepted or not, there will be NO REFUNDS of the entry fees. (Note: one, two, three or none of your pieces may be accepted for the gallery show).

Our Call for Entries are juried by different anonymous artists who are professionals in a creative field related to the show’s theme. When making their decisions many aspects are taken into consideration. The judge will examine the overall cohesion of the submitted artworks, adherence to the theme, presentation, and compliance to the application guidelines.

The judge will award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. The first place recipient will receive $100, second place $75, and third place will be awarded $50.

Application Guidelines:

* If you have any questions regarding these guidelines please contact Madison Nelmark at madison@rumriverart.com *

  • ALL ages can apply! We are a community art center and believe that you can be an artist at any age. 
  • Your artwork must be ready for installation. ONLY wired hanging systems will be accepted for work that is meant to be hung. (e.g. paintings, drawings, prints, hanging sculptures…)
  • All mediums can apply, with the exception of digital/virtual art forms that require technological support to be displayed.    
  • Each of your submissions must not be larger than 36” x 36” for two-dimensional pieces. Three dimensional works may not exceed 36” x 36” x 36”
  • Accepted artwork will be labeled with a price. Submitted artwork marked NFS or left empty in the entry form will be marked NFS (Not for Sale).
  • Rumriver Art Center will take a 35% commission on the sale price of any artwork sold during the show. Please price your pieces accordingly.
  • All accepted artworks MUST be dropped off at the Rumriver Art Center Gallery on Monday, April 20th, between 10 am and 6 pm. If you are unable to drop off your artwork during this time, please email madison@rumriverart.com to set up a time to drop off your artwork.
  • Artwork that has been unclaimed for 14 days after the designated pick-up date, or if no communication is received by Rumriver Art Center to arrange an alternative pick-up plan, the piece will become property of the Rumriver Art Center. The artwork will either be added to our collection of artworks or sold as part of a fundraiser for the organization.
  • You may NOT remove your artwork from the gallery or library earlier than the designated pick-up time.

The following will result in the rejection of your application:

  • Failure to adhere to the provided application guidelines.
  • Incomplete application.
  • Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate actions towards any Rumriver Art Center staff or patrons.

Liability:

All reasonable care will be taken with artwork. Rumriver Art Center staff and volunteers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to artwork including frames and mountings, no matter how damage/loss is caused. All entries submitted are subject to this condition. Rumriver Art Center has an excellent record in the care and handling of works of art. We suggest that artists insure work privately if they feel the need for such protection.

Additional Notes:

  • Buyers of artwork sold during the exhibit agree that the artwork will remain in the Rumriver Art Center Gallery until the show ends on Saturday, May 30th (sold artworks will NOT move to the library.)
  • Reproduction of Images for Publicity – Permission is granted to the Rumriver Art Center for reproduction of artwork for advertising purposes. Entry into the exhibit constitutes agreement with this rule. Images of artwork may be used for flyers, press releases, posters, on the Rumriver Art Center website (rumriverart.com), social media, etc. 

Detailed Timeline:

  • Complete application and submit artwork images by Wednesday, March 25th, by 11:59 pm.
  • Artists are notified as to which of their artwork(s) is accepted into the show by Friday, April 3rd by 11:59 pm.
  • Drop off artwork on Monday, April 20th, between 10 am and 6 pm, at Rumriver Art Center (2665 4th Ave. Suite 103, Anoka, MN).
  • Show opening reception is on Saturday, April 25th, from 2 pm – 4 pm at Rumriver Art Center.
  • Gallery Show ends at Rumriver Art Center on Saturday, May 30th. The show will then move to the Northtown Library.
    • If you do not want your artwork to move to the library you must pick it up on Monday, June 1st between 2 – 5 pm OR Tuesday, June 2nd, between 12 pm and 7 pm, at Rumriver Art Center.
    • Show moves to Northtown Library on Monday, June 2nd.
  • Artists pick up their artwork at Northtown Library on August 6th, 2026, between 4 pm and 6 pm.