Calls for Art
The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University | 45th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show Call for Artists
The Center for Western Studies at Augustana University is excited to announce the 45th Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show will be held November 6–8, 2026, at The Catlin in Downtown Sioux Falls. As we celebrate 45 years of showcasing the talent and creativity of Northern Plains artists, we invite both returning and new artists to be part of this milestone event. Following our highest-attended show to date in 2025, we look forward to welcoming artists and visitors back to downtown Sioux Falls for an exciting weekend celebrating regional art, artists, and the enduring tradition of this beloved show.
As a signature program of the Center for Western Studies, this show and sale is designed to educate the public about the cultural importance and variety of regional art and artists. As the largest and longest-running show of its kind in the region, it functions as part of the Center’s Art Program and Educational Exhibits emphasis, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The show is a gift from the Center for Western Studies and its supporters to the artists and collectors of the Northern Plains. All staff time necessary to prepare, market, and conduct the show is underwritten by the Center’s operations budget and endowment. The Center does not take a commission on any artist’s sales.
The Center for Western Studies offers CASH AWARDS in the following categories:
• Two-Dimensional Best of Show: $200 first place and $100 second place
• Three-Dimensional Best of Show: $200 first place and $100 second place
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call me at (605) 274-4005 or e-mail me at kamryn.miller@augie.edu. I look forward to hearing from you!
Arts@MSP Program seeking artists for public art opportunities at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Request for Qualifications for Public Artist Roster
Overview: The Arts@MSP Program is creating an Artist Roster of emerging, mid-career and established artists who will be prequalified for future public art opportunities at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). This roster will be one method of selecting artists to develop temporary, permanent, free-standing or site-integrated artwork of various complexities, forms, and sizes, indoors and outdoors, at MSP Terminals 1 and 2.
Eligibility: This call is open to professional artists residing in the United States. Regional talent is preferred.
Budget: Project budgets for roster-based selections will vary, depending upon project complexity. Contract awards above $175,000 are subject to approval by the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted at any time, and reviews are anticipated to be conducted quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
How to Apply: We are actively seeking artists for several commissioned art opportunities at MSP. View the full RFP and submit your qualifications today.
If you or someone you know would like to assist the Arts@MSP program to provide guests with their best airport experience through the arts, please read on for information about opportunities for temporary exhibitions and performing arts.