Visual Arts

Shine: Catching the Light will exhibit artwork where light is a prominent element in the piece. What does it mean to shine? Or to “be the light?” How can light reveal an attitude, a person’s character, express a transformative experience, or a reflect on social issues and current events?

The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) has launched a new artist opportunity with "Call & Response: Craft as a Tool for Activism," a nationwide juried exhibition and artist marketplace. This open call open to US artists and craftspeople aged 18 and older will culminate in a juried exhibition to be displayed virtually on SFMCD.org starting July 30, 2021. The winning piece will receive a grand prize of $1,000, the runner-up will receive $500, and the third place will receive $250.

The Yadkin Arts Council invites artists from all over the state of North Carolina to join in on the competition and participate in their 10th Annual Yadkin Arts Council Juried Exhibition.

Individuals or collaborating pairs of artists/makers/creators working in 2-D mediums, performance and words, who live and work outside of the Twin Cities area of Minnesota are welcome to apply for a no-cost, 10-day residency. Individual artists or pairs of collaborating artists will be chosen.