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.

Additionally, we offer opportunities to show your work in our Annual Community Showcase, Sales Gallery, and Holiday Craft Boutique.

Applications for 2025 are closed. Check back for 2026 application dates.

Important Details

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.