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Call for Art: 2026 Heart Show
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum The Rourke will be presenting a group exhibition in celebration of Valentine's Day in February 2026. With regard to content, we expect that entries will include some reference to love, the holiday, and the saint who remains loosely connected with it, Cupid, but this year we invite you to consider focusing your efforts on subjects that center around the whimsical, kitschy, and retro vibes of mid-century Valentines —"Call Me!" is the subtitle for this year's exhibit, and we're thrilled to see what you create! Click below for guidelines and the entry form. Submission deadline: 15 January 2026 
Call for Artists: Imagined Worlds
Gallery 4 Gallery 4 invites artists to submit work celebrating science fiction and fantasy. This open call welcomes a wide range of interpretations and styles inspired by speculative worlds, futuristic ideas, and imaginative storytelling. 📅 Deadline: January 24, 2026 📋 Complete rules & application: www.Gallery4Fargo.net Call for Submissions: Limited Time Only, February 5 – 22, 2026
North Dakota Museum of Art Limited Time Only builds on one of the Museum’s most popular exhibitions titled This Week Only, last held in 2019. For 2026, we are expanding the duration of this non-juried exhibition from one week to nearly three weeks, allowing more people to view and enjoy the exhibition. Imagine an exciting array of art from the Red River Valley and surrounding areas to brighten our lives in winter. This is the fifth time the Museum has hosted a non-juried exhibition, and it is the only one on the Museum’s schedule. Historically, this exhibition has featured dozens of works on paper, paintings, sculptures, photographs, crafts, and multi-media from regional artists. We look forward to receiving an equally robust and diverse collection of work. The exhibitions have traditionally brought many supportive viewers, and with the extended viewing time, even more people will have the opportunity to see and purchase artwork. More information and artist entry form: https://ndmoa.com/2025/12/limited-time-only-26/ Submission Deadline: 5pm, January 30th. Spring Gala 2026 Art Auction Application Plains Art Museum Acceptance to the Spring Gala Art Auction will include two free tickets to the event, alongside the work being highlighted in a full-color catalog sent to over 2,000 households. Up to three pieces may be submitted, and they should be completed and ready to hang by the exhibition deadline. The deadline to apply is February 1, and you will be notified by February 18 if accepted. Dates and deadlines:
Apply at: https://ow.ly/AehA50XT44M The Annual Midwestern Exhibition
To be considered for an invitation to the annual Midwestern Exhibition at The Rourke, click the button below to complete the Midwestern Interest Form. Please note that interest forms received on or after 1 March 2025 will be considered for the Midwestern Exhibition in 2026. Artistic Community Events
Coffee and Critique
10 a.m. to 12 noon, Second Saturdays The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 520 Main Avenue, Moorhead Coffee and Critique is an informal community critique for bouncing ideas off your fellow artists and gaining fresh perspective from others in and outside of your own discipline. Bring your unfinished (or finished) work and mull it over. Or simply pull up a chair for coffee and fellowship with the artistic community. This event is free and open to all media and all career stages. This series is presented in collaboration with the FMVA. Open Craft Night
6-9 p.m., Thursday Nights, Free The Indigenous Association, 720 1st Ave. N., Fargo Join The Indigenous Association for Craft Night! This weekly event is open to everyone—bring your craft project, study materials, or just come to relax and connect with the community. All are welcome to craft, collaborate, and unwind together! Art Education Interest FormThe Rourke serves as a venue and provides facilitation services for teaching artists in need of space for art classes for all ages.
Please consult our "Teaching with The Rourke" PDF in advance of submitting a course intake form below. |
Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)
Lake Region Arts Council The Lake Region Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)—a transformative opportunity for students in grades 8–12 to deepen their artistic practice through individualized mentorship. Each year, a select group of students is chosen to receive a $700 Arts Study Award and work one-on-one with a professional artist mentor in their chosen discipline. The program supports artistic growth across all mediums, including visual arts, dance, creative writing, drama, music, design, media arts, and more. Awards are based on artistic potential and demonstrated commitment. Students attending public, private, or home schools are eligible. Applicants must reside within LRAC’s nine-county region: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, or Wilkin. Applications Open January 5 – February 9, 2026 https://lrac4.org/arts-mentorship-program Professional Development Grant North Dakota Council on the Arts The Professional Development grant program is a reimbursement grant program that provides up to $1,000 for North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, individual artists, and arts educators to engage in arts-related learning activities. Proposed activities can be in the United States or international. Special Projects Grant North Dakota Council on the Arts Special Projects grants provide up to $1,500 to support art events in all disciplines and forms for North Dakota groups and individual artists. For more grant opportunities, check out the Springboard for the Arts Grants for Individuals page. Follow the LRAC Artist Resources Facebook page for even more artist opportunities. Open Studio SpacesRising Dawn Ceramics
A studio membership includes access to pottery wheels, firings, tools, and workspace during studio hours. Studio membership includes personal shelf space and 1/2 a kiln load of glaze firing per month. Additional firing space can be purchased. You can become a member for $55 dollars per month. Studio memberships are purchased in 3 month increments. https://www.risingdawnceramics.com/pages/memberships Virtual ResourcesFree Financial Counseling for Artists
Springboard for the Arts, LSS Financial Counseling Through a new partnership between Springboard and LSS Financial Counseling, artists have access to up to six free financial counseling sessions, available in person, by phone or online. What can you accomplish with one of LSS Financial Counseling's certified counselors?
Consultations are available in English, Spanish, and Hmong, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available as needed. CaFÉ: Find Calls
CaFÉ strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply. Creative Capital: Artist Opportunities
Founded in 1999, Creative Capital Foundation uplifts risk-taking, underinvested artists with unrestricted project grants, professional development, and community-building services to advance freedom of expression and foster sustainable careers. Known as the “gold standard in artist support,” Creative Capital Awards are made via a democratic, national open call process. |
Local and Regional Organizations Supporting Artists
The Arts Partnership - 1104 2nd Ave. S, Suite 315, Fargo, ND 58103
The Arts Partnership (TAP) is a nonprofit umbrella arts organization that represents all art forms in Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. They live their mission and propel their vision by communicating about the arts, advocating for the arts and giving grants to artists and organizations making our community a vibrant place to live.
Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists - 1104 2nd Ave S #318, Fargo, North Dakota 58103
The FMVA promotes and supports quality visual arts in the FM area by educating and encouraging visual artists and their communities. They are a communication source for information and education about the arts in Fargo / Moorhead and provide opportunities for the community to experience local artists and gain an appreciation for their work.
Springboard for the Arts - Lake Region - 201 West Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Springboard's work helps artists develop a living and a life, with resources like entrepreneurial development workshops, one-on-one counseling, the Artists' Access to Healthcare and Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts programs. They help communities connect to artists with Community Supported Art, and Irrigate community Development.
The Arts Partnership (TAP) is a nonprofit umbrella arts organization that represents all art forms in Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. They live their mission and propel their vision by communicating about the arts, advocating for the arts and giving grants to artists and organizations making our community a vibrant place to live.
Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists - 1104 2nd Ave S #318, Fargo, North Dakota 58103
The FMVA promotes and supports quality visual arts in the FM area by educating and encouraging visual artists and their communities. They are a communication source for information and education about the arts in Fargo / Moorhead and provide opportunities for the community to experience local artists and gain an appreciation for their work.
Springboard for the Arts - Lake Region - 201 West Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Springboard's work helps artists develop a living and a life, with resources like entrepreneurial development workshops, one-on-one counseling, the Artists' Access to Healthcare and Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts programs. They help communities connect to artists with Community Supported Art, and Irrigate community Development.
