CALL FOR Art: the cat’s meow
The Crossing Arts Alliance is proud to present The Cat's Meow, a juried exhibition celebrating feline-inspired art that pays tribute to both wild and domestic cats. Featuring artwork inspired by magnificent big cats such as tigers, lions, panthers and cougars, as well as our beloved house cat companions, this exhibition explores our enduring fascination with these remarkable creatures. Showcasing work in a wide variety of mediums, The Cat's Meow invites artists to capture the spirit, character, beauty, and allure of felines, making them the central focus of each piece.
The Cat's Meow will be on display at The Crossing Arts Alliance in downtown Brainerd, MN from January 12 - February 20, 2027.
Submission Deadline: December 18th, 2026
CALL FOR 2027 Gallery EXHIBITIONS
The Crossing Arts Gallery is seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions for 2027, including exhibitions specifically addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. All art forms, traditional and nontraditional, will be considered. This opportunity is open to artists nationwide; however, artists based in Minnesota or the surrounding region will be given priority consideration. It is strongly preferred that exhibiting artists are able to be present for their event’s opening reception. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited with The Crossing Arts. All submissions will be reviewed and juried by the Crossing Arts Gallery Committee, which is made up of working professional artists, educators, and art organization leaders in our local community.
2027 Exhibition Guidelines
Call for Art - gift shop
The Crossing Arts Member Gift Shop seeks new art work for consignment sales. We offer a generous sales split for Member Artists. Interested artists can join Crossing Arts for a nominal annual membership fee and enjoy representation in the Gift Shop, which sees traffic from members, community members, and tourists visiting the Brainerd Lakes Area. Please click here for more information and to submit your work for consideration.
CAll for Sculptures / 3D work
The Crossing Arts hosts three 19”x19” podiums in the Gallery / Gift Shop, and seeks submissions for exhibitions of work to fill one or all three podiums. Items should be for sale, and would be subject to our 40% commission rate. For more information, please email us at info@crossingarts.org. To submit your work for consideration, click here.
Call for Featured Artists & Pop-up Shows
The Crossing Arts offers space in our Gift Shop for visiting artists to exhibit and sell their work as Featured Artists. Spots are offered for a period of one month, working in a gift shop consignment agreement. Email us with questions at info@crossingarts.org and submit your work for consideration here.
Call for KRINGLE MARKET 2026
Crossing Arts features holiday decor and gift-able, handmade art and fine craft in our gift shop each holiday season. We call this Kringle Market. The months of November and December are our busiest in terms of sales, so artists are encouraged to keep their stock levels monitored. We find that items under $50 are our biggest sellers. If your work fits the bill and you’d like it to be considered for inclusion, please complete this online form to have your work considered.