Call for Entry: Indigenous Art & Culture II
Entry deadline: August 25, 2025
Exhibition: September 28 – November 8, 2025
This exhibition will feature indigenous art and traditions from NW Michigan. The show will build on the relationships and success of our 2023 show and will be highlighting contemporary indigenous culture as well as visual and performing arts. The exhibit will explore the visual diversity and excellence of Indigenous arts in a variety of media and celebrates the voices and culture of Native Peoples. This Call includes works for display in the gallery as well as small works to sell in the JRAC Gift Shop during the exhibit. Proposals for leading performances, workshops and classes are also welcome. More information and a proposal form available below.
Eligibility: This call to artists is open to all emerging, mid-career and established artists of Indigenous descent. All media such as glass, beading, quill, leather, jewelry, carving, painting, print-making, weaving, etc. are welcome. For installations, please contact us to discuss plans and technical requirements.
Entry Form: Artists are invited to submit multiple works. The JRAC Exhibitions Committee reserves the right to the final selection of work to be shown in the gallery; space limitations may apply. Entry Form with photos and Artist Agreement are due by August 25, 2025. These forms may be completed online or download a PDF from the website.
Photo Requirements: Images are required for work submitted. Photos are used to select work for the exhibit and promotional purposes.
Artwork Delivery: Work must be gallery-ready when submitted. Paintings and other 2D pieces should be finished, dry and include approved installation devices. Please use gallery wire; no saw tooth hanging hardware please. All work must be labeled to include title, artist name, medium, size, and price. Along with artwork please submit a completed Inventory Form (PDF available on JRAC website).
Fees: The standard non-member entry fee of $15 has been waived for this exhibition. In cases where works are offered for sale, the JRAC standard commission agreement is 70% to artist and 30% to JRAC. These fees help to support exhibitions and other programs at JRAC.
Dates and Deadlines
Entry Deadline: August 25, 2025
Shipped Artwork Deadline: September 18, 2025
Artwork Drop-off Date: Monday, Sept 22, 1:00-4:00 pm
Exhibition Opening Reception: Sunday, September 28, 12:30-4:30 pm Exhibition Closes: November 8, 2025
Pick-up Artwork: Monday, November 10, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Questions? Contact JRAC at Jordanriverarts@gmail.com or (231) 536-3385.