Common Ground in the Heartland: Reflecting on America at 250 - Juried Exhibition
- Deadline
- 18 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Exhibition window
- Aug 28, 2026 → Feb 21, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Aug 5, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 60" max dimension
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About
Submit 1–9 digital images (1–5 images, 0–2 audio files, 0–2 videos) reflecting on America at 250 and the Midwest for a juried exhibition.
Overview
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion invites artists from across the Midwest to reflect on the people, places, and experiences that shape our shared story. Common Ground in the Heartland explores the values, traditions, and relationships that bring people together while recognizing the diverse experiences that define our communities.
Themes
Artists are encouraged to consider themes such as community and belonging, cultural heritage and storytelling, shared landscapes, civic life, public spaces, intergenerational relationships, and visions for the future. The exhibition welcomes a broad range of perspectives and artistic approaches. Works may celebrate, question, commemorate, challenge, or reimagine aspects of life in the Midwest and the nation.
Eligibility
- Artists from the Midwest or with a connection to the Midwest are encouraged to apply
- All career stages welcome
- All mediums welcome, including ceramics, glass, fiber, metal, wood, painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media
Submission Requirements
- Submit 1–9 digital images total (minimum 1, maximum 5 images; 0–2 audio files; 0–2 videos)
- High-quality digital images only, named YourLastName_Image Title.JPG
- Submit through CaFÉ online at https://www.callforentry.org/
- Submission limit: 1 entry per artist
Artwork Specifications
- Artwork must not exceed 60" and/or 50lbs
- Selected artworks must be delivered ready to install (hanging hardware, framed if needed, etc.)
- If shipping, artists are responsible for shipping costs; please include return shipping label
- Artwork will be insured while in the care of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center
Sales
Artwork may be available for sale during the length of the exhibition. If sold, the artist will receive 70% of set retail price.
Key Dates
- July 2, 2026 – Call for Art Opens
- July 31, 2026 – Call for Art Closes
- August 5, 2026 – Artwork selected and artists notified
- August 20, 2026 – All artwork must be delivered/shipped
- August 28, 2026 – Exhibition Opens
- February 21, 2027 – Exhibition Closes
- March 19, 2027 – All artwork must be picked up/returned
Contact
- Email: museums@washingtonpavilion.org
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 30% on sales
- Eligibility
- Artists from the Midwest or with a connection to the Midwest; all career stages welcome.
- Audience
- Artists of all career stages
- Size & format
- Artwork must not exceed 60" and/or 50lbs
- Also worth noting
- Artwork must not exceed 60" and/or 50lbs
- Contact
- museums@washingtonpavilion.org
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