Call for Gallery Proposals

Silverwood Park is seeking proposals for consideration for the 2024 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. The main visitor's center includes exhibition space, café/coffee shop, sales gallery, and large event hall. The Silverwood Park Gallery is 1,300 square feet with polished concrete floors, salvaged oak, high-beamed ceiling, natural light, and an intimate fireplace. 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. The gallery provides 15 pedestals with 15" by 15" display surfaces; 5 are 24" tall, 5 are 30" tall, and 5 are 36" tall. Five 36" pedestals can be fitted with vitrines. The annex gallery offers approximately 80 feet of wall space spanning two spaces with salvaged oak plank walls.

Artists 18 years of age or older who primarily live or work in the Midwest are invited to submit proposals individually or collaboratively. Proposals may be for existing work, site-specific installations, or new projects. Silverwood will select proposals based on artistic quality, capability, and impact as evidenced by representation of past work and 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. Materials used should be appropriate to an indoor environment. 2D and 3D work is accepted, however, size and space limitations apply. Non-permanent and non-damaging materials or products are permissible on walls, panels, floors, windows, and beams.

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. Artists receive a small stipend. 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, promotional materials, and opening reception. Art can be for sale, and Silverwood Park retains 30% of the sale price. Any sold artwork will remain on display at the park as per contract. Silverwood Park is not liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged work, however, incidents are handled on a case-by-case basis and the artist may be compensated for loss or damage.

Submission deadline: March 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time Zone. Artist notification: April 15, 2023. Submissions must include: resume or bio (2 page max), artist statement (1 page max), proposal (clear and specific, with optional rendering/drawing/model), and 10 work samples (9 images and 1 video, or 10 images). For each image, provide name, title, materials, dimensions, year completed, and optional description. Contact Eileen Cohen at [email protected] or 763-694-2091.