2027 Exhibition Proposals

Important Dates

• October 1st, 2026, at 11:59 pm: submission window closes.
• October 23rd, 2026, by 11:59 pm: all artists will be notified of our decision.
• (accepted artists only) November 6th, 2026, by 11:59 pm: the non-refundable $50 gallery deposit AND signed gallery contract are due.

It is FREE to APPLY. If an artist is offered a gallery show at Creative Flow Art Center, there is a non-refundable $50 gallery deposit.

Creative Flow Art Center is inviting regional artists to apply for solo, duo, or group shows in our gallery. We are a community art center, and our core philosophy is ‘process over product,’ and exhibiting a wide variety of artistic practices and disciplines, no matter the technical skill level or how long they have been creating art. Exhibition proposals may be submitted online until 11:59 pm on October 1, 2026. It is FREE to apply.

About Our Galleries

Creative Flow Art Center is the home to a beautiful gallery space. We have new exhibitions every 6 -8 weeks. Three of these exhibitions are Call for Entries, where we feature artworks from multiple artists at one time. In November and December we hold our annual holiday art market.

Eligibility

• You may apply as a solo artist or as a representative of a duo/group of artists.
• All mediums can apply, with the exception of digital/virtual art forms that require technological support to be displayed.
• Images created using A.I. will NOT be accepted.
• You do not need to be a ‘professional’ artist to apply. We are a community art center and exhibit a wide variety of artistic practices and disciplines no matter the skill level or how long they have been creating art. No prior solo show experience is required to apply.

Required Application Materials – Due by 11:59 pm on October 1st, 2026:

You must complete all required information on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Click on the link to apply: https://pci.jotform.com/262314558111147

• Name, address, and phone number.
• An artist statement/bio (Maximum 1000 words)
• Written proposal of show. This includes the general theme/idea, medium of work shown, special installation needs, etc.
• 5 images of sample artwork

Photo Guidelines:

5 images of sample artwork – Due October 1st by 11:59 pm (part of the application form)

• You will upload the image(s) of your artwork in your application form. You MUST name each image file with your last name and first initial, entry number, and artwork title. (Example: BotticelliS_01_Venus, BotticelliS_02_Primavera)
• Please submit images as a JPEG or PNG file.
• Please submit well lit images featuring only the artwork.

Sales:
We require some of your art to be for sale. Creative Flow Art Center will take a 35% commission on the sale price of any artwork sold during the show. Please price your pieces accordingly.

Judging:

Creative Flow Art Center examines the overall cohesion of the submitted exhibitions, presentation, and compliance to the application guidelines.

Liability: 
All reasonable care will be taken with artwork. Creative Flow Art Center staff and volunteers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to artwork including frames and mountings, no matter how damage/loss is caused. All entries submitted are subject to this condition. Creative Flow Art Center has an excellent record in the care and handling of works of art. We suggest that artists insure work privately if they feel the need for such protection.

Permissions:

• It is FREE to apply for the Call for Exhibition. If an artist is offered a gallery show at Creative Flow Art Center, a non-refundable $50 gallery deposit AND their signed gallery contract is due by 11:59 pm on November 6th, 2026.
• Creative Flow Art Center will NOT accept shipped artwork or ship artwork back to participating artist(s); all artworks must be dropped off and picked up in-person.
• If you are offered a gallery show, and the work submitted on this application differs greatly from the work that will appear in your show, we have the right to find another artist to exhibit in your place.
• You may NOT remove your artwork from the gallery earlier than the designated pick-up time.
• If contributing artists exceed expectations, the Creative Flow Art Center reserves the right to close submission acceptance early.

About Creative Flow Art Center

Creative Flow Art Center in Fridley is the sister location of Rumriver Art Center in Anoka.  Its mission is to bring people of all ages and abilities together to create a strong and inclusive art community. CFAC makes it easy and comfortable for people to be creative. The space, tools, and instruction nurture an adaptive environment.

Creative Flow Art Center continuously strives to create an environment where artists can immerse themselves in the art making process; encouraging growth, self-discovery, and a deeper appreciation for the power of art.