Charlotte Carver Gallery: Art for Public Spaces Program

A program of the City of Sioux Falls Visual Arts Committee.

The City of Sioux Falls Visual Arts Committee (VAC) invites local artists to submit work for exhibition in the Charlotte Carver Gallery, located at City Hall. This juried exhibition highlights the depth, creativity, and vibrancy of the Sioux Falls regional arts community.

From the selected exhibition works, one artwork will be purchased for the City of Sioux Falls Public Art Collection, with a purchase budget of up to $3,500. Artists are encouraged to submit work priced appropriately within this range for acquisition consideration.

Eligibility

  • Open exclusively to artists who live or work primarily in the Sioux Falls area.
  • Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Artists previously selected or collected by the City of Sioux Falls are eligible to apply; however, preference may be given to artists who do not yet have work in the City collection.

Timeline

  • April 1:Call for Art opens
  • April 29, 11:59 p.m.: Submission deadline
  • April 30 – May 7: Jury review period
  • May 7: Exhibition selections announced
  • By May 14: Artwork delivered and installed
  • May: Exhibition reception and awards ceremony; Purchase Award announced
  • May – September: People’s Choice voting open
  • September: People’s Choice winner announced
  • November – April: People’s Choice solo exhibition

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