CALL FOR art - passion
The Crossing Arts Alliance, in partnership with the Lakes Area Music Festival, invites artists to submit original works for a special exhibition celebrating LAMF's 2026 season theme: Passion
The Crossing Arts Alliance invites artists to submit original, tasteful, and family‑friendly artwork for Passion, a special exhibition celebrating the depth and intensity of human emotion.
Just as music encourages us to lean in, listen closely, and feel more deeply, we seek artwork that carries that same emotional resonance - whether through sweeping movement, the pull of desire, the spark of energy, or a quiet moment of transformation.
We welcome pieces that explore passion in all its forms, from bold and expressive to subtle and contemplative. Inspired by the drama of tango, the elegance of ballet, and the romance of opera, this exhibition highlights works that embody emotion, storytelling, and creative expression. Artists are encouraged to draw from cultural influences - local or global - and to interpret the theme through their own unique artistic lens.
Eligible media include 2D and 3D works, fiber arts, multimedia pieces, and sculpture. Because this exhibition will be presented in a family‑friendly venue, all submissions must be appropriate for audiences of all ages.
Selected artworks will be displayed at the Gichi‑ziibi Center for the Arts from August 2nd –23rd, 2026, presented alongside the Lakes Area Music Festival’s world‑class musical performances.
Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026
Apply to be apart of the LAMF’s 2026 passion exhibition here
CALL FOR art - the grapes of wrath
Call for Entries: The Crossing Arts Alliance, in partnership with Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center, invites artists in The Central Lakes Region of Minnesota to submit original artworks inspired by themes in the novel (written by John Steinbeck) and the play (adapted by Frank Galati) "The Grapes of Wrath".
The Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center (CLCPAC) will host a special exhibit of community and student artwork from April 20 through May 22. Artists from the Central Lakes region of Minnesota are invited to take part. Creators are encouraged to submit 2D or 3D pieces inspired by themes within The Grapes of Wrath, with a submission deadline of April 13. This exhibit offers a chance to reflect on the novel’s themes - immigration, perserverance, climate chanage, finding home, and more - through visual expression and to showcase your work alongside emerging student artists.
The exhibition will be on display in The Chalberg Theater lobby.
Apply to be apart of the grapes of wrath exhibition here
CALL FOR 2027 Gallery EXHIBITIONS
The Crossing Arts Gallery is seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions for 2027, including exhibitions specifically addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. All art forms, traditional and nontraditional, will be considered. This opportunity is open to artists nationwide; however, artists based in Minnesota or the surrounding region will be given priority consideration. It is strongly preferred that exhibiting artists are able to be present for their event’s opening reception. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited with The Crossing Arts. All submissions will be reviewed and juried by the Crossing Arts Gallery Committee, which is made up of working professional artists, educators, and art organization leaders in our local community.
2027 Exhibition Guidelines
Call for Art - gift shop
The Crossing Arts Member Gift Shop seeks new art work for consignment sales. We offer a generous sales split for Member Artists. Interested artists can join Crossing Arts for a nominal annual membership fee and enjoy representation in the Gift Shop, which sees traffic from members, community members, and tourists visiting the Brainerd Lakes Area. Please click here for more information and to submit your work for consideration.
CAll for Sculptures / 3D work
The Crossing Arts hosts three 19”x19” podiums in the Gallery / Gift Shop, and seeks submissions for exhibitions of work to fill one or all three podiums. Items should be for sale, and would be subject to our 40% commission rate. For more information, please email us at info@crossingarts.org. To submit your work for consideration, click here.
Call for Featured Artists & Pop-up Shows
The Crossing Arts offers space in our Gift Shop for visiting artists to exhibit and sell their work as Featured Artists. Spots are offered for a period of one month, working in a gift shop consignment agreement. Email us with questions at info@crossingarts.org and submit your work for consideration here.
Call for KRINGLE MARKET 2025
Crossing Arts features holiday decor and gift-able, handmade art and fine craft in our gift shop each holiday season. We call this Kringle Market. The months of November and December are our busiest in terms of sales, so artists are encouraged to keep their stock levels monitored. We find that items under $50 are our biggest sellers. If your work fits the bill and you’d like it to be considered for inclusion, please complete this online form to have your work considered.