Call for Artists: “Liminal”
Submit artwork that investigates liminality and moments of change for a juried group exhibition.
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- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- $5
- Award
- $225
- Location
- Rumriver Art Center, Anoka County Library's Northtown branch
- Exhibition window
- Oct 3, 2026 → Jan 7, 2027
- Size cap
- ≤ 36" max dimension
About
Overview
Rumriver Art Center is calling for artwork submissions that investigate liminality—the in-between, moments of change, metaphorical thresholds. Artists are encouraged to explore the strangeness in moments of change, including forgotten places, objects in unconventional settings, figures in rest or waiting, temporal transitions like dusk or twilight, and anxious anticipation of the unknown.
Exhibition Dates & Locations
- October 3–31, 2026 at Rumriver Art Center
- November 2, 2026–January 7, 2027 at Anoka County Library's Northtown branch
Eligibility & Restrictions
All ages can apply. All mediums welcome with the exception of digital/virtual art forms that require technological support. AI-generated imagery or writing will not be accepted.
Media & Size Requirements
Artwork must be ready for installation. Only wired hanging systems accepted for work meant to be hung (paintings, drawings, prints, hanging sculptures). Two-dimensional pieces not larger than 36" x 36"; three-dimensional works may not exceed 36" x 36" x 36".
Entry Fee
Sliding scale structure. Artists determine the amount to pay based on what they can afford within a designated range. Minimum entry fee is $5. No refunds of entry fees will be issued regardless of acceptance.
Prizes
- 1st place: $100
- 2nd place: $75
- 3rd place: $50
Sales & Commission
Accepted artwork will be labeled with a price. Work marked NFS (Not for Sale) or left empty will be marked NFS. Rumriver Art Center retains a 35% commission on the sale price of artwork sold during the show.
Delivery & Pickup
All accepted artworks must be dropped off at Rumriver Art Center Gallery on Tuesday, September 29th between 10 am and 7 pm. Email [email protected] as soon as possible if you need an alternative drop-off time. Artwork must be picked up in-person; Rumriver Art Center will not ship. Artwork unclaimed for 14 days after the designated pick-up date becomes property of Rumriver Art Center.
Contact
For questions regarding guidelines, contact Madison Nelmark at [email protected]
- Award
- 1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50
- Entry fee
- Sliding scale entry fee with minimum of $5
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 35% on sales
- Theme
- Artwork that investigates liminality—in-between states, times, and spaces at points of change. Themes include forgotten or abandoned places, objects in unconventional settings, figures in moments of rest or memory, and temporal transitions like dusk or twilight, as well as anxious anticipation of the unknown.
- Eligibility
- Open to all ages; all mediums accepted except digital/virtual art forms requiring technological support and AI-generated imagery.
- Audience
- ALL ages
- Size & format
- Two-dimensional pieces not larger than 36" x 36"; three dimensional works may not exceed 36" x 36" x 36"
- Format
- Drop off or ship - your choice
- Also worth noting
- Two-dimensional pieces not larger than 36" x 36"; three dimensional works may not exceed 36" x 36" x 36"
- Contact
- [email protected]
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