2027-2028 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Confluence Gallery

Opportunity Summary

The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, in partnership with Artistry, invites Minnesota artists to apply for exhibition in the Confluence Gallery. The gallery is currently accepting exhibit proposals for their 2027 and 2028 exhibition program years. Emerging and established artists residing in Minnesota, who are 18 years or older, and whose artwork has a focus on nature, natural elements, ecology, conservation, and/or the beauty of the Minnesota River Valley are invited to submit a proposal. All visual art mediums are eligible. In addition to exhibiting in the Confluence Gallery, each artist selected will present a workshop, artist talk, or other engagement opportunity.

Key Dates

• Proposals must be received by December 1, 2026.
• Applicants will be notified by December 18, 2026.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to emerging and established artists residing in Minnesota, who are 18 years or older. Proposals will be reviewed by a Curatorial Review Panel.

Theme and Mission

The Confluence Gallery is a venue for artists who create artwork with a focus on nature and natural elements, ecology, conservation, and/or the beauty of the Minnesota River Valley. The gallery exists to inspire, educate, and connect refuge visitors to the natural world.

Awards

• Each artist exhibition at the Confluence Gallery will receive a $300 stipend.

Application Requirements

• An artist statement or proposal description of 1000 characters or less (including spaces) which indicates how the exhibiting artwork will align with the gallery’s mission.
• 10 digital artwork samples saved as standard JPEGs (file dimensions should be 1200 pixels or more on the longest side; file resolution of 72 ppi/dpi; file size under 5 MB).
• Information about each work sample (image) including title, medium, size, and date of completion.
• Optional resume or biographical summary (two-page maximum).