Visual Arts

Call for Artists: The Art of Healing and Recovery ~ February 2026 

Exhibition Dates:  2-23-26 to 4-11-26

Gallery Opening Reception:  2-27-26, 5-7pm

Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent artwork from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery, for a group exhibition titled The Art of Healing and Recovery.  We are also seeking submissions from recovering artists from the literary arts and music composition/performance arts to perform live at the Gallery Opening Reception.  

This exhibition will feature individuals of all artistic abilities whose artwork played(s) a pivotal role in their healing and recovery processes from addiction, mental illness, grief and loss, physical malady, and emotional/physical trauma.  Visual artwork (2D & 3D) will be installed in our three galleries.  Literary art (poetry, flash fiction/short short story) and music composition/performance will be included in the exhibition via performing live at the  Gallery Opening Reception.    

Submissions will be juried by two members of the Gallery Committee of the Paradise Center for the Arts, who are artists.   

Submissions will be accepted any time before January 15, 2026, and final notification of the committee’s decision will be no later than January 22, 2026.   Early submissions are encouraged. 

To submit work for consideration, send an email to 

Char@paradisecenterforthearts.org containing:

- 4-6 images of the actual pieces you plan to display, 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. 

- Artist statement* and Image List (Please list the sizes, medium, & price of your work). Indicate NFS if not for sale.  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. 

* Please include in your artist statement a bit about your recovery journey and   

  the role that creating art has played in your recovery process.    

* Should your artwork be accepted and you wish to remain anonymous in 

  regard to gallery labels and artist statement, please let us know of this  

  preference. 

There is no fee for this gallery exhibition and the Paradise Center for the Arts will absorb the cost of marketing materials and promotion of 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 Center for the Arts. 

For additional information call or email Char Johnson, Paradise Center for the Arts Gallery Committee, at 507-332-7372, Char@paradisecenterforthearts.org.

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

 2026-2027 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 2026-2027. 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 1, 2026 and final notification of the committee’s decision will be no later than March 21, 2026. 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 

Holly Days 2025: a Shopping Experience

Holly Days sale dates November 20th – December 20th. 

Holly Days kick-off opening reception is November 20th from 5pm-7pm, 2025. 

Paradise is currently open Wed.-Fri. 12pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, and open one hour prior to shows, during the sale.

If you are participating in Holly Days – Items can be dropped off on, Saturday November 15 10am-2pm, or Monday November 17 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. 20th 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 21st 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 21st 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