Artist Opportunities


Be Bold. Be You!
Red Wing Pride Exhibition

Call for Artists - Application Deadline May 10

Exhibition Opportunity Open to Artists of Any Age or Experience Level! Apply by May 10, 2024 to participate in our 2024 Red Wing Pride Exhibition. Artists will be notified of their status by May 24, 2024.

Exhibit dates: June 8 - July 6, 2024
Application Deadline:  May 10th, 2024

Every person deserves to show up as their authentic self, regardless of whom they love.  

“Be Bold.  Be You!”  

Red Wing Arts (RWA) seeks art reflecting, communicating and supporting the importance of being your authentic self.  Artists may submit up to 2 works for consideration.  All types of work can be submitted, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, literary, printmaking and photography.  Framed artwork must be smaller than 24x28” and must be appropriately framed and installation-ready when delivered. Artists may choose to have their artworks for sale or not for sale (NFS). 

This is an open call.  Up to 2 pieces of art will be selected from each person. The gallery show will be held at the Clay & Creative Center, 436 W. 3rd St, Red Wing, MN from June 8-July 6, 2024. 


Apply for our 58th annual Red Wing Arts Fall Festival!

Take in fall color at its peak in beautiful downtown Red Wing.
Visit, shop, play, dine and enjoy a day of fine art.
Our annual event happens the second weekend of October; in 2024: Oct 12 & 13.

Our juried two-day fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core programming events, designed to feature and celebrate our 100-plus regional artists in the heart of Red Wing. Festival visitors can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired, whether it’s listening to concerts in the bandshell, watching live painting, creating something beautiful, or eating delicious food.

Each year we invite approximately 120 artists working in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and wood to participate.

Interested in applying to participate? Applications are now open through Zapplication, with a July 15, 2024 deadline. Email festival@redwingarts.org with questions.

*Attention Artisan Food Vendors, Food Truck Vendors & Authors - please do not apply through Zapplication - instead please email festival@redwingarts.org for a separate application process.


We invite local and regional artists to apply to consign their artwork. Submissions are reviewed by a selection committee on a rolling basis.

Depot Gallery + Shop
418 Levee Street, Red Wing

Please email Heather if you have questions. Thank you!