Call for Gallery Proposals 2022

Silverwood Park is seeking proposals for consideration for the 2022 gallery season in the Silverwood Park Gallery and Annex Gallery in the Visitor's Center. Silverwood Park, a Three Rivers Park District facility located in St. Anthony, MN, is devoted to the integration of artistic creation and nature-based experiences. The park features Silver Lake, restored prairie, and mature oak forests, with nature-inspired artwork exhibited in the gallery and on trails. The main visitor's center includes a gallery, café/coffee shop, gift shop, and large event hall.

The Silverwood Park Gallery is 1,300 square feet with polished concrete floors, site-specific salvaged oak, high-beamed ceiling, and intimate fireplace seating. The main gallery is an open space with large windows and limited wall space, featuring 8 movable displays that create 32 surfaces approximately 4 by 6 feet, and 15 pedestals with 15 by 15 inch display surfaces (5 at 24 inches tall, 5 at 30 inches, and 5 at 36 inches; 5 additional 36-inch pedestals can be fitted with vitrines). The annex gallery offers approximately 80 feet of wall space spanning two spaces. Materials used should be appropriate to an indoor environment. 2D and 3D work is accepted, however, size and space limitations apply. The Walker Hanging System is used on walls and panels. Non-permanent and non-damaging materials or products are permissible on walls, panels, floors, windows, and beams.

Artists 18 years of age or older who primarily live or work in the Midwest are invited to submit proposals individually or collaboratively. Silverwood will select proposals based on artistic quality, capability, and impact as evidenced by representation of past work and other supporting materials. Ideal proposals will support the mission of Silverwood Park and use art as a vehicle for inspiration, exploration and connection to the natural world. Duration of installation is approximately 7-8 weeks and in some cases, 1 month. Work is to be continuously displayed during this time. Artists are responsible for all associated expenses related to design, fabrication, insurance, transportation, installation and de-installation. Silverwood's exhibition coordinator will install the work or work with the artist to install it on a case by case basis. Silverwood will provide signage and promotional materials. Art can be for sale with Silverwood Park retaining 25% of the sale price, however, the artwork will remain on display at the park as per contract. Silverwood Park is not liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged work, however, handles incidences on a case by case basis. Proposals are reviewed with consideration to the 2022 gallery season. Artists may state preference of location and month, however, this does not guarantee requests can be met.

Submissions must include: resume (2 page max), artist statement (1 page max), proposal (clear and specific, may be for existing work, site-specific installations, or new projects; optional rendering/drawing/model may be included), 15-20 work samples (of which up to 3 may be videos; a rendering of proposed project may be included as an image or video, however, at least 15 work samples must still be submitted), and image information (name, title, materials, dimensions, year completed, and optional description for each image). Artist notification will be by email by March 1, 2021. For further information, contact Eileen Cohen at [email protected] or 763-694-2091.