Call for Exhibitions

The Hutchinson Center for the Arts is located in downtown Hutchinson, MN. The Center has opportunities for solo and group shows featuring Minnesota artists at all career stages and working in all types of media. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, artists with disabilities, and artists living in rural Minnesota are encouraged to apply.

We host an annual Exhibition Series every year, as well as opportunities to participate in community exhibitions and smaller calls for art. See below for our upcoming opportunities.

Applications for our 2025 Exhibition Series are closed. A call for 2026 exhibitions will be posted in Spring 2025.

Call for Art - Sales Gallery

The Hutchinson Center for the Arts is always seeking new artwork for consignment sales. We have jewelry, pottery, prints, photographs, cards, clothing, textiles, home decor, and more. For more information and to submit your work for consideration, email director@hutchinsonarts.org.

Call for Art - Visible

This exhibition highlights local artists living with a disability or mental health challenge. This community show is open to all ages living in Southwest Minnesota. One piece may be submitted, all mediums are welcome.

Call for 2025 Holiday Craft Boutique

Our annual Holiday Craft Boutique features handmade art and goods from local craftspeople. This one-day market is typically held the first Saturday in December. We will open a call for art in Fall of 2025 for artists and vendors to apply.

Call for Art - 2026 Community Showcase

This annual exhibition features the work of local and regional artists and makers from Southwest Minnesota. All mediums are welcome, one piece may be submitted. Ages 18+ may participate. This show runs January 14 - February 20, 2026. Artwork drop off will be early January. Stay tuned for more details.

2026 Exhibition Series

Guidelines

  • Must be located in Minnesota

  • Open to artists ages 18+

  • Solo and group shows may apply

  • Open to both emerging and established artists

  • All mediums welcome

Proposals Must Include

  • Artist statement

  • Resumé with related experience

  • Representative images (5-10 images)

  • Checklist to accompany images with the title, date, medium, and dimensions

  • Link to website or social media account (if applicable)

Acceptance

Artists selected for an exhibition will be contacted via email. In addition to an exhibition, all artists will be offered a reception and artist talk to coincide with the show. Artists are also welcomed to teach a class about their work or techniques if applicable. A stipend of $200 is offered to each artist to help with any costs associated with transportation or supplies. Transportation of artwork is the sole responsibility of the artist. The gallery is responsible for installation and deinstallation, unless the artist would like to install their own work. HCA retains the right to decide which work is included in exhibitions. Upon acceptance, selected artists grant Hutchinson Center for the Arts rights to use the selected image(s) on printed materials and the gallery website for promotional purposes only.

Sales/Commissions

Work for exhibition does not have to be for sale. Sale prices are determined by the artist. 60% of sale price goes to the artist, 40% to the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. All work must be the property of the artist to be available for sale.

Insurance

Hutchinson Center for the Arts does not provide insurance for artwork though great care will be taken in handling and displaying your work. HCA recommends that artwork be insured by the artist, as the artist bears the full responsibility for loss and damage to art while in transit and on display.