Visual Arts

 2025-2026 Call for Artists 

Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent work from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery for 2025-2026. Submissions will be juried by members of the gallery committee of the Paradise Center for the Arts, which is comprised of artists, arts professionals, and art enthusiasts in the area. 

Submissions will be accepted any time before March 2, 2025 and final notification of the committee’s decision will be no later than March 21, 2025. Early submissions are encouraged. 

To submit work for consideration, send an email to 

info@paradisecenterforthearts.org 

-6-10 images of recent work in JPEG format not to exceed 20 MB. 

File names for image files should be in the form of last name, first initial, and 

image title. Abbreviate as needed. 

-Art Resume, Artist statement and Image List (Please list the sizes, medium, & price of your work). Text files must be in one of the following formats: MSWord, RTF (Rich text format), PDF, or Text Only. File names for text files should be in the form of last name, first initial and description. 

Gallery fee $100 per artist (this fee is not due until the artist contract is signed). This fee assists with production of marketing materials used for the exhibition. All gallery exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public, we appreciate all donations. Commission split is 65% to the artist/ 35% to the Paradise. 

For additional information call or email Julie Fakler, Paradise Center for the Arts Gallery Committee, at 507-332-7372, 507-210-6027, info@paradisecenterforthearts.org

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/visual-arts 

Members Show

Exhibition Dates: June 3-July 6, 2024

Drop off: May 31 12pm-5pm, June 1 10am-2pm, June 3 10am-12pm.

Opening Reception: June 7 5pm-7pm

Pickup: July 8 10am-12pm, July 10 12pm-5pm.

Click here for the Members Show Form

Paradise Center for the Arts Halloween Group Show Call for Artists

Halloween group show will be the Lois Vranesh Gallery October 11- November 16, 2024

Submission: Requirements and Process 

- All Artwork must have been completed in the last 3 years.

- Artwork cannot exceed 4 feet X 4 feet X 4 feet in any direction.

- Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces. 

- Artwork must be ready for installation.

- Artwork must be HALLOWEEN themed.

- The Submission Fee is Free for Members of the Paradise, $10 for Non-Members. The fee is the same if you are submitting 1, 2, or 3 pieces.

- Paradise takes 35% commission on every piece that sells. Must submit a W9 to get paid.

Images must be in jpeg format, 300 dpi, file sizes not to exceed 10M. Name files with artist name and title.

Email images of your pieces to: info@paradisecenterforthearts.org                                                                                                     

The submission fee will need to be mailed to the Paradise 321 Central Avenue N. Faribault MN 55021 or credit/debit cards can be taken over the phone 507-332-7372 during open hours. Paradise is currently open Wed., Thurs., Fri. 12pm-5pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm.

Timeline

Deadline for Submissions: September 2, 2024.

Notification to Artists: September 6, 2024.

Delivery of Artwork to the Paradise Center for the Arts: Oct. 2, Oct. 3, Oct. 4 12pm-5pm, Oct. 5 10am-2pm.

Opening Reception & Award Ceremony: October 11, 2024 5pm-7pm.

Pick up of Artwork: Nov. 18 9am-12pm, Nov. 20 12pm-5pm.

Delivery/Shipment of Artwork

Artists are responsible for shipping and transportation of artwork to and from the Paradise Center for the Arts. The Paradise is not responsible for lost or damaged artwork. It is up to the artists to have insurance coverage for their artwork. Please deliver or ship artwork to: Paradise Center for the Arts, Attention: Gallery,                                                                                   321 Central Avenue N. Faribault MN 55021

If you are shipping your work, you must have a return shipping label & material included.

Click here for the Halloween Group Show form

Holly Days 2024 a Shopping Experience

Holly Days sale dates November 21st – December 21st. 

Holly Days kick-off opening reception is November 21st from 5pm-7pm, 2024. 

Paradise is currently open Wed.-Fri. 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, and open one hour prior to shows, during the sale. This year the sale will be in the Carlander & Lois Vranesh galleries.

If you are participating in Holly Days – Items can be dropped off on, Saturday November 16 10am-2pm, or Monday November 18 9:00am –noon. ALL ITEMS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY. Each artist will have their individual space.

Holly Days artists are highly encouraged to attend the opening reception Nov. 21st 5pm-7pm.

To make this event successful we will need all participating artists to help with promoting, sharing, and sending images/videos of your artwork to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org

If you will be participating in the Holly Days event - Please fill out the Holly Days form and return it, with the Holly Days fee to the Paradise Center for the Arts by September 15th. Click here for the Holly Days form.

Please email images (jpeg format), videos of your work for marketing to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org Deadline for jpeg & video submissions is September 15th.  

Artwork can be picked up December 22nd 11am-2pm. The Paradise will be closed the last two weeks of the year. Paradise does not have storage for artwork. Please plan on picking up your artwork December 22nd 11am-2pm.

35% commission taken on every piece sold, 65% goes to the artist.

Every precaution will be taken in handling your artwork, but no responsibility is assumed by the Paradise Center for the Arts for loss or damage of any kind. Submission of work indicates acceptance of these conditions.

Please contact Julie Fakler with any questions info@paradisecenterforthearts.org