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Call for Art

LITTLE BIG SHOW

 

“Wienerlicious, Mackinaw City, MI” by Ashley Kolka-Lee

 

Little Big Show is the MAC’s annual miniatures exhibition. A favorite of artists and audiences alike, this exhibition encourages artists to think small!

The exhibition will run from May 2 – June 27, 2025 in the Minnesota Gallery. This year’s featured artist is Ashley Kolka-Lee, a collage artist and MAC program assistant.

Little Big Show is an open exhibition. Anyone may submit a piece that meets the following requirements:

  • One submission per artist

  • No more than 10" in any dimension including framing

  • Priced at no more than $100 (or listed Not for Sale)

 

Submissions must be received no later than Saturday, April 26.

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: Little Big Show

405 NW 1st Avenue

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

 

An Exhibition Contract should be included with the submitted work and can be found at

https://macrostieartcenter.org/s/2025-Mini-Show-Contract.pdf

 

Contact: Ashley Kolka-Lee at macrostieartcenter@gmail.com or Katie Marshall at katie@macrostieartcenter.org or call 218-326-2697.


In August 2025, MacRostie Art Center (MAC) will host its 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition featuring a collection of local and regional artwork selected by Karen Goulet. This juried exhibition is open to artists working in any medium and residing in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. 

IMPORTANT DATES 

  • Deadline for entries Monday, June 2 

  • Notification Tuesday, July 1 

  • Delivery deadline Saturday, July 26 

  • Opening reception Friday, August 1 

  • Exhibition dates Aug. 1 - Sept. 26 

  • Pick up artwork Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 

AWARDS In 2D & 3D Categories 

  • First Place: $500 

  • Second Place: $300 

  • Third Place: $150 

  • Honorable Mentions

Plus: People’s Choice Award 

About the juror

Karen Goulet is the Project Director of the Miikanan Gallery at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji, MN, and a practicing artist, poet, community organizer, and educator. A White Earth Band of Ojibwe member, she is also descended from Metís and Finnish people. She received her BA from The Evergreen State College, MFA in Sculpture from The University of Wisconsin – Madison, and MEd from University of Minnesota Duluth. Her life path has always been a creative path, and she has dedicated her professional and personal life to making, sharing, and encouraging artistic practice. 


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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