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Call For Artists

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Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls, WI
CALL FOR ARTISTS
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July 15 - August 30, 2026
Reception and Awards Ceremony: Sunday, August 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

A juried show of 2D and 3D works inspired by or interpretations of the theme, Arrivals
and Departures. The theme can be interpreted broadly or specifically based on
concepts and ideas related to arrivals and/or departures.

Open to all artists 18 years and older residing in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. $40 jury fee allows up to three entries. Entry deadline is
May 31, 2026 at midnight.

Best of Show: $800
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $150

• Digital entries will be juried by a panel of art professionals
• All awards based on judging of actual artworks at the Heyde Center for the Arts
• Show judge is John Ribble

Please visit here for complete entry information, and a downloadable prospectus.

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The Ames Community Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA).

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Our Mission:
The Ames Community Arts Council is dedicated to celebrating the arts in Ames. To this end, we strive to bring people together through the arts, and to increase arts awareness, collaboration, participation, and education.​

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1842, Ames, IA  50010
Email Address:
[email protected]
Phone:
515.259.0494
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