Each year this exciting competition and exhibition brings together Artistry’s talented members.
It is always a varied and eclectic collection showcasing many different mediums, styles and techniques.
Every year the exhibiting artwork is selected by a prominent member of the local arts community.

This year’s juror who will be selecting the work for the show is Nancy Lamberger, former Artistry employee and has been our representative at the State Fair for selecting Artistry’s Fine Art Award. The juror who will decide the 11 awards. including a
$600 Best of Show Award, will be announced at a later date.

While you will still need to maintain an Artistry membership (or become a new member) there is no entry fee to apply to this exhibition.
A membership initiated on or after November 30, 2024 is considered valid for this competition.
Contact info@artistrymn.org to verify your membership status.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all Artistry members, 18 years or older, who reside in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

To renew or apply for a membership, click on the button above. A membership initiated by November 30, 2024 is considered valid for this competition. Contact info@artistrymn.org to verify your membership status.

CONDITIONS:

• IMPORTANT! Artists may submit one or two different art pieces for consideration into this competition. It is highly unlikely that both pieces will be accepted but two pieces may be entered. Only one image per art piece is allowed; Please do not send two images (differing perspectives or detail images) for the same art piece. If you only want to enter one art piece you will only attach one image to your application.

• Artwork must be original (no prints or reproductions allowed) and, ideally, have been completed in the last five years.

• Maximum size of 2-D and 3-D work is 50” in any direction (including the frame). Sculptures of excessive weight may require assistance from the artist during installation.

• All visual art media is accepted, including photography, with the exception of film or video.

• Accepted work: When delivered to gallery, artwork must be dry, framed, and prepared for hanging. Canvases must be framed or museum wrapped (1 ½” or deeper edge) with finished edges. Works on paper and smearable mediums such as charcoal and pastels must be protected under glass or Plexi-glass.

• Artistry reserves the right to reject artwork deemed improperly framed or inappropriate for our audience.

• Any work accepted for exhibition may not be removed until the exhibition is complete.

• Participating artists must be available to deliver and pick up selected work on the dates listed or be able to make arrangements.

ART SALES: Artistry receives a 35% commission on all sales from the gallery. Sale price listed in application and on artwork label must contemplate Artistry’s commission.

INSURANCE: Major loss or damage to accepted individual pieces will be covered by Artistry’s Fine Art Insurance for a fair market value minus our 35% commission.  In the case of a catastrophic event, that amount will be divided pro-rata among the exhibiting artists. Only accepted artworks are covered by insurance and only during the scheduled delivery and pick-up dates.  

TO ENTER:

1.  Become a new or renewing member by clicking here, or by calling 952-563-8575. You can also visit us in the ticket office Wed - Fri from 12pm-5pm.

2.  Complete an online application - through CaFE™ and upload a digital image of your artwork - one or two pieces of artwork may be submitted (only one image per artwork allowed) by October 6, 2025

Digital images must fit CaFE™ requirements:
JPEG or JPG format only
Dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side.
Resolution: 72 ppi/dpi
Color Profile: sRGB
Size: under 5 MB             

FEES: There is no fee to apply to this exhibition.

NOTIFICATION: An emailed notification will be made by 5pm Monday, October 13th.

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK: If your artwork has been selected by the juror, please be prepared to deliver accepted pieces (or arrange for delivery of your work) to Artistry on Oct 19th 2pm - 6pm.

Shipped works must be in reusable cartons or crates for reshipping. The artist is responsible for arranging with the carrier in advance – and notifying Artistry – for return shipping.  No C.O.D. shipments will be accepted. The artist is responsible for all shipping fees to and from the center  

OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS: We are currently planning an in-person Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, October 24th, 6pm – 8pm

This year’s awards include:
$600 Best of Show award
$300 Excellence award in 2-dimensional work
$300 Excellence award in 3-dimensional work
Four $150 Merit awards
Four $50 Honorable Mentions

EXHIBITION CLOSE & PICK-UP OF ARTWORK: The exhibition closes Sunday, November 30th at 4pm. Artists must arrange to pick up exhibited artwork Nov 30 from 4pm - 6pm.

SCHEDULE SUMMARY:
October 6th: Online application deadline at 11pm
October 13th:  Notification emailed to artists by 5pm
October 19th: Deliver selected artwork to Artistry between 2pm - 6pm
October 24th: Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony 6pm – 8pm (Council Chambers)
November 30th: Exhibition Closes at 4pm
November 30th: Pick up exhibited artwork: 4pm - 6pm