CALL FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS: 2026 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Waseca Art Center (WAC) is a rural nonprofit organization that offers the opportunity for all people to understand and value the arts. Through exhibits and programs, we present a welcoming and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. The WAC has two gallery spaces which each host one exhibit every six weeks. The WAC Exhibit Committee is seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions for 2026 that focus on MN subjects, agriculture, nature, and community. Political commentary will not be considered.
$150 exhibit fee for exhibiting artists, non-profit and community groups. WAC provides the reception and marketing for your event. Please do not let this fee stop you from applying; we may have sponsorship available to those wishing for assistance. There is no fee to apply.
Our fee for gallery sales is a 30% commission. Please provide us with the total price including our fee [i.e.: you would like $100 for a framed photograph – WAC will list it at $130].
Artists interested in applying for a solo exhibition should submit:
• Artist Statement, one page maximum
• Short Bio | include a phone number, place of residence, and if you
request fee assistance for the $150 fee
• 6-10 digital images of your work that are representative of the
proposed exhibition; up to 3MB ea.
• Artists are responsible for shipping/delivery of installation-ready artwork
Artists interested in applying for a group exhibition should submit:
Phone numbers and places of residence of all members
• Short Bios of all participating artists
• Artist Statements of all participating artists
• 6–10 digital images representative of the exhibition; up to 3MB in size each
• Artists are responsible for shipping/delivery of installation-ready artwork
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DUE DATE & SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Proposals are due Wednesday, October 1st by 5:00 p.m. Any submissions NOT postmarked or delivered by the due date may not be considered.
Proposals will be reviewed immediately; notifications will be sent to artists by the end of November.
Submit Proposals Electronic (preferred):
info@wasecaartscouncil.org / subject: 2026 Proposal Attn: Exhibit Committee
Please attach written documents as Pages, Word Docs, or PDF files or allow access to info@wasecaartscouncil.org on your cloud drive.
*Mention if you are interested in sponsorship to assist with the exhibit fee in your Bio.
**Please attach images as jpegs (3MB each size limit)
Submission by post or delivery: One Hard copy / or all documents on a zip drive or CD:
Waseca Art Center Attn: Exhibit Committee
200 State St. N.
Waseca, MN 56093
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Questions/More Information:
Christy Easton, Education and Programming Director
Brad Donner, Executive Administrator
(507) 835-1701