Opportunities for Artists

Calls for Entry Calendar 2024

CVA SHOP 2025 - Call Opens in December 2024

Photography & - Call Opens March 2025

Art by the Foot 2025 - Call Opens July 2025

35th Annual Midwest Seasons - Open September 2025

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

  • ***CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 & 2026 Due July 15, 2024, All submissions Received 7/15/24 will go towards 2027

  • Submissions received at this time will be reviewed summer of 2024 for 2025 and 2026.

  • 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.

Need help documenting and/or submitting your art for our Calls for Art?

Artwork documentation and submission assistance workshops are small group workshops that flex to meet your needs and level of needed assistance.

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.