CALL FOR ARTISTS
POLLINATORS GROUP SHOW
DUE: July 5, 2025
MacRostie Art Center and The Reif Performing Arts Center are excited to announce In Praise of Pollinators, an open-call group exhibition celebrating the role of pollinating species in the natural world. Artists of any age and level of experience working in any 2-dimensional medium are invited to submit a theme-appropriate piece, and the exhibition will also feature a collection of photographs by Ann Gorman of Bemidji, MN.
The exhibition will run from July 14 – September 5, 2025 in the Reif Gallery, located at 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN. A public closing reception will be held during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, September 5 from 4 – 5:30 pm.
In Praise of Pollinators is an open exhibition. Anyone may submit a piece that meets the following requirements:
One theme-appropriate submission per artist
Two-dimensional (wall-hanging) artwork only
No more than 30" in any dimension
Ready to hang
Artwork submissions must be received no later than Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of their artwork. Submissions may be delivered to MacRostie Art Center during business hours, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm, or mailed to:
MacRostie Art Center
Attn: Reif Gallery
405 NW 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
An Exhibit Contract should be included with the submitted work and can be found at: https://macrostieartcenter.org/s/2025-Reif-Group-Exhibit-Contract.pdf
An RSVP is not required, but if you’d like to confirm your participation or have any questions, contact: Katie Marshall at 218-326-2697 or katie@macrostieartcenter.org or Ashley Kolka-Lee at macrostieartcenter@gmail.com.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
2026 Exhibition Proposals
DUE: June 30, 2025
MAC has two gallery spaces which each host bimonthly exhibitions and also manages the gallery at the Reif Performing Arts Center. The MAC Exhibit Committee is currently seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions for 2026.
A solo exhibition proposal should include:
Written proposal outlining the exhibition – please include whether the work has been exhibited at another venue (where and when) and whether the work will be for sale (with approximate price points)
Artist Statement
Biographical Statement and/or Resume
6–10 digital images of your work that are representative of the exhibition proposal
A group exhibition proposal should include:
Written proposal outlining the exhibition – please include whether the work has been exhibited at another venue (where and when) and whether the work will be for sale (with approximate price points)
Biographical Statements and/or Resumes of all participating artists
6–10 digital images that are representative of the exhibition
Proposals are due June 30, 2025.
Notifications will be sent to artists by September 1, 2025.
SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TODAY!
Electronic (preferred): macrostieartcenter@gmail.com
Hard copy:
MacRostie Art Center
Attn: Exhibit Committee
405 NW 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Questions?
Ashley Kolka-Lee, Exhibitions Program Assistant, macrostieartcenter@gmail.com or 218-326-2697
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The posting dates for our annual calls for art are as follows— check back for more information about these opportunities:
January - June: Downtown Art Fair
March - April: Annual Miniatures Exhibition
April - June: Annual Juried Show
April - June: Solo and Group Exhibit Proposals
October - November: Northern Spirit Shop holiday marketplace
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