Request for Exhibition Proposals 2024

Call for Entries from Regional Artists. Application is open to professional, student, and amateur artists of all backgrounds over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or surrounding states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota). Submissions may include up to two exhibition proposals. All work must be the original work of the artists in concept, composition, and execution. Artworks must not present a safety risk to the public, require unsupervised interaction, or need maintenance during the exhibition.

Selected artists retain ownership of their work and agree to loan it for exhibition during the specified time. Pieces can be sold at any time during the exhibition but must remain in place for the duration. A 25 percent commission of any piece sold is retained by the Clear Lake Arts Center to support next year's exhibition. There is no application fee. A $500 stipend will be provided after each exhibition. Lodging assistance may be available for traveling artists. Artists are responsible for delivery and pick-up of the exhibition.

Entries are juried by a volunteer panel of Art Supporters on artistic merit, creativity, innovation, technical skill, and imagination. All submissions must be of sound construction and able to remain in excellent condition during the exhibition. Entries are selected from images and descriptions provided. Work sample requirements: submit 3-10 images.