Bunnell Street Art Center Visual Arts Exhibits 2027

Bunnell Street Art Center, situated on Indigenous lands within the tribal boundaries of the Nichiłtana, Ninilchik Village Tribe, invites applications from Alaska artists and curators for its Visual Arts Exhibits program. The center's mission is to spark artistic inquiry, innovation and equity to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of Alaska. A community tradition since 1991, the Visual Arts Exhibits program promotes education and community engagement, nurtures Alaska's artists, and elevates artistic innovation and excellence.

Applications are open to Alaska artists working in any media. Exhibits may be solo, group, or interdisciplinary formats, and work need not be for sale. The application deadline is October 31st, 2025. There is a $25 application fee, with needs-based waivers available upon request to [email protected]. Applications should include an artist or curator statement, exhibit proposal or statement of intent, artist or curator resume, and 5 images of recent work representing the proposed exhibit. Exhibits are selected by an advisory committee led by Bunnell's Artistic Director and composed of artists, community members, and Bunnell staff and board. Artists are notified by December 31st each year.

Exhibits run for one month and open on "First Friday" with a public reception and artist talk. Exhibits come with a minimum honorarium of $150. Shows and artist talks are shared online through Bunnell's website, online store, and social media platforms. If artwork is for sale, work is sold at a 60% artist / 40% Bunnell split and paid by the 15th of the month following the sale. Artwork for sale or exhibit that can be strongly identified as belonging to a distinct culture or cultural tradition must be made by an artist that belongs or identifies as belonging to that culture.