Artist Opportunities
Participate in our 20th annual RWA Plein Air!
Apply by April 1 to be a Juried Featured Artist
Applications are now open to participate as a Juried Featured Artist in our 2026 Red Wing Arts Plein Air, awarding $5,000 in cash prizes. To participate, apply online by submitting 3 recent plein air images and paying a $45 application fee by April 1, 2026. Artists will be notified of their status by April 13, 2026.
Participate as an Open Class Artist
For artists participating as Open Class only, the participation fee is $45. Fees may be paid online, by phone, or mail by June 1, 2026. Open Class Artists are invited to turn in 1 painting for the exhibit by 10 am on June 18, 2026.
Participate as a Youth Open Class Artist
Artists ages 14-22 are welcome to participate in our Youth Open Class category. The participation fee is $15. Fees may be paid online, by phone, or mail by June 1, 2026. Youth Open Class Artists are invited to turn in 1 painting for the exhibit by 10 am on June 18, 2026. Youth artists will be invited to an orientation/information session before June 1, stay tuned for details.
Call for Artists -
Participate in our 5th annual Red Wing Area Studio Tour!
Apply by April 10, 2026 to participate as a studio artist or guest artist on the 5th annual Red Wing Area Studio Tour on July 25 & 26. This event is presented by The Anderson Center and Red Wing Arts.
Call for Artists -
Participate in our 60th Red Wing Arts Fall Festival!
Each year we invite approximately 120 artists working in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, wood and more to participate. Applications for 2026 are NOW OPEN - please note the July 1 deadline.
*Culinary Arts - Applications are NOT processed through ZAPPlication. Food Vendors - please email festival@redwingarts.org for an application
*RWA extends invitations to emerging and underrepresented artists. Please submit inquiries to: festival@redwingarts.org
All Creatives Welcome!
ARTSpeak - Artist Professional Development Series
2nd Tuesday of each month - 6 pm
Red Wing Arts is pleased to announce the continuation our monthly ARTSpeak artist professional development program in 2026 - Creatives working in all disciplines welcome!
Join us in at 6 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for this program - offered at no cost - which supports both emerging and established artists. We will offer studio visits, facilitated artwork critique and networking sessions, and panel discussions featuring experts on topics which provide business acumen and growth tailored towards artists.
Teaching Artists - Come Teach with Us!
At our Red Wing Arts Clay & Creative Center, located in Red Wing, Minnesota, we seek unique approaches, and skill sets that provide a rich learning experience for our participants. Our audience ranges from beginners to intermediate skill levels in various mediums, including clay. Typically, our guest teaching artists hold workshops on the weekends, and we are open to other times.
The maximum number of participants is approximately 20, depending on the art medium. We strive to have an intimate and focused learning environment. Additionally, we are looking for teaching artists who are interested in marketing these workshops to their current audience, helping to broaden our community of artists and enthusiasts.
To submit a proposal for a workshop you’d like to teach please click the button below. Questions? Please email Molly Quinn at molly@redwingarts.org. We look forward to working with you!
Call for Artists!
Exhibit & Sell Artwork in our Depot Gallery + Shop
We invite local and regional artists to apply to consign their artwork in our shop or submit to exhibit work in our gallery. Submissions are reviewed by a selection committee on a rolling basis.
Please email if you have questions. Thank you!