Rumriver Art Center’s February Call for Entry: Floral Art
Rumriver Art Center invites artists to submit their work for our upcoming Floral Art exhibition. This show will celebrate the beauty, diversity, and symbolism of flowers in art. We encourage artists to explore any aspect of florals—whether it’s a close-up study of a single bloom, an abstract interpretation, or an exploration of flowers in cultural, environmental, or emotional contexts. All interpretations of the theme are welcome. This exhibition will showcase a variety of artistic expressions, from traditional to contemporary, all inspired by the enchanting world of florals. Florals in all art mediums are welcome such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more
We look forward to celebrating the art of florals with you!
This exhibition will be on display in our Jan Johansen Gallery from February 8th to March 1st 2025. Artists must submit their applications by January 9th, 2025 by 11:59 pm to be considered for a spot in the show.
Required Application Materials:
Completed Application Form – Due Thursday, January 9th by 11:59 pm
- You must complete all required information on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Click on the link to submit artwork: https://form.jotform.com/243105914094150
- 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 – Due by Thursday, January 9th by 11:59 pm (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_01_Venus, BotticelliS_02_Primavera)
- Please submit image(s) as a JPEG file.
Timeline:
- Complete application and submit artwork images by Thursday, January 9th by 11:59 pm.
- Artists notified as to which of their artwork is accepted into the show by Friday, January 17th by 11:5 9pm.
- Drop off artwork on Tuesday, February 4th between 10am and 6pm at Rumriver Art Center (2665 4th Ave. Suite 103 Anoka, MN)
- Gallery Show opening on Saturday, February 8th from 2 pm – 4 pm.
- Gallery Show ends on March 1st, 2025
- Artists pick up their artwork at Rumriver Art Center on Monday, March 3rd between 10 am and 6 pm.
Important Details:
- Your artwork must be ready for installation. ONLY wired hanging systems will be accepted. This means if you are entering hanging clay artwork, it must be properly prepared for hanging. If you have questions about this, please reach out to Madison Nelmark at madison@rumriverart.com
- Each of your submissions must not be larger than 36 in. x 36 in. for two-dimensional pieces and 36 in. x 36 in. x 36 in. for three-dimensional pieces.
- 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 Tuesday, February 4th 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 an appointment to drop off your artwork.
- Artwork that has been unclaimed after 2 weeks will become property of the Rumriver Art Center, either being added to our collection of artworks or sold as part of a fundraiser for the organization. Rumriver Art Center will not ship artwork back to participating artists; all artworks must be picked up in-person.
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, March 1st, 2025.
- 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.
About Rumriver Art Center
The mission of Rumriver Art Center (RRAC) is to make a difference through art by being a welcoming and inspiring environment for artists of all ages to explore their creative potential through our classes, collaborations, and partnerships in the North Metro.
The art center began in 2009 as a small 500 square foot studio and has expanded to over 5,000 square feet with the addition of an art cafe and library, a ceramic studio, a larger multi-purpose studio, and four private artist studios in a historic milk factory along the Rum River. We opened a community art gallery in the fall of 2018 for local artists to showcase their work and have been organizing a community art fair in Ramsey each summer since 2016.
We reach over 10,000 students annually of different ages, ethnicities, abilities, and economic backgrounds offering the opportunity to grow artistically and creatively while building confidence and social skills. The art center offers programs for public and private educational institutions, summer art camps for youth, art courses for homeschool families, and a Vitality Arts program for older adults ages 55+. We also offer a variety of virtual art classes, community programs, Free Family Art Days, and a Senior Art-Reach program.
Call 763-323-8830 or email Madison Nelmark at madison@rumriverart.com with any questions.