Call for Artists — Our River: Mississippi Muse

Friends of the Mississippi River is partnering with our neighbors F-O-K Creatives to sponsor a river-inspired juried art exhibition. "Our River: Mississippi Muse" will take place December 1-19, 2025 at F-O-K Studios 3rd Floor Gallery in St. Paul's West Side neighborhood. 

We invite artists whose work relates to the river to submit by June 1, 2025. 

Guidelines

• Application fee: $10
• A jury will select works based on the professionalism of the artist, the works relationship to the river, and the quality of the work. The jury is five members, artists, board members, and/or employees, connected to Friends of the Mississippi River.
• Only one artwork per artist may be submitted.
• Preference for artworks is up to 4 feet wide and wired to be hung on wall. 3-D sculptural works and larger pieces will need to be reviewed by the jury and accepted based on space constraints. 
• Artist notification date: September 1, 2025
• Drop-off date: November 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Exhibition dates: December 1 - 19, 2025 with a special donor preview on December 4 and public opening during First Friday, December 5
• Pick-up date: December 20, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All works must be for sale. Artists will receive up to 50% commission for any works sold. At least 30% will be donated to Friends of the Mississippi River and 20% to F-O-K Creatives LLC. Artists will have the option to lower their commission and give more dollars to the Friends of the Mississippi River. For example, artists 40% / Friends of the Mississippi River 40% / F-O-K Creatives LLC 20%. Artists will receive an eCheck for works sold following the close of the exhibition.

Find more guidelines and information on the application. If you are having issues with the GoogleForm, please reach out to Christy at fokcreatives@gmail.com.