Opportunities for Artists

Calls for Entry Calendar 2024

CVA SHOP 2025 - Call Closes January 20, 2025

Photography & - Call Opens March 2025

Art by the Foot 2025 - Call Opens July 2025

35th Annual Midwest Seasons - Open September 2025

CVA shop 2025: Call for Consignment Artists

Submission Due: January 20, 2025 at Midnight

Artist Notification: February 17, 2025

About: The Center for the Visual Arts is looking for Wisconsin artists to sell their work in our CVA Shop for the 2025 year! The CVA Shop is located within our historic building in our Skylight gallery. All handmade work is welcome from ceramics, stickers, jewelry, zines, 2D art, and more! Artists receive 70% of sales. To submit your work for CVA Shop consideration, fill out a submission form at the link below.

Midwest Seasons: Construction Seasons by David Williams, Midwest Seasons 2024

35th Annual Midwest Seasons

***Call Closed***

Exhibit Dates: January 8 - March 15, 2025

Submission Due: November 18, 2024 Midnight

Artist Notification: December 4, 2024 

Reception: January 17, 2025, 5 - 7 pm (Snow Date, March 15)

About: Midwest Seasons features artists from all over the country who submit pieces that capture the spirit of the Midwest and its seasonal wonders. Each year hundreds of artists submit their artwork for a chance to be spotlighted in this - the CVA’s most popular annual show. Original works draw inspiration from Midwest impressions and activities - the excitement of summer sports, the fresh scents of spring awakening, the warmth of a hot cup of soup in the bitter winter, or the crisp autumn colors.

Proposals for Solo and Group Exhibition

Current proposal submissions are being considered for 2026 & 2027, to be reviewed summer 2025

  • We are currently accepting show proposals from artists living in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. Submissions with addresses outside of these geographical areas will not be reviewed.

  • At this time the CVA only accepts digital proposals, all exhibiting artists are expected to be able to communicate and share information digitally.

Artist Agreement Brief

WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL TO THE ARTIST - Original artwork would, for example, be the first version of a painting an artist creates, not any subsequent prints, reproductions, or imitations of the artwork. Artists may use reference photos they took themself, or study from multiple references to create a composition that is unique to the new work.

LIABILITY- All work selected for the exhibit will be insured by the CVA against damage and theft while in the care of the gallery. Entrants are responsible for insuring work while in transit to and from the exhibit.  All work must remain in the gallery for the entirety of the show. The CVA cannot insure any artwork for an amount in excess of 60% of its retail value. Any irregularities must be reported within 30 days of the return of artwork. Submission of this application form constitutes agreement to all conditions listed in this prospectus.

SALES- Artists are encouraged to place their work for sale. If a piece of artwork is sold, a sales commission of 40% of the sale price will be retained by the CVA. Sold work must remain in the gallery the entire length of the exhibit. Payment will be made to the artist after the exhibit closes.

RIGHTS RESERVED- The CVA reserves the right not to display work that fails to meet jury expectations.