CALL FOR ARTISTS

FROM HERE

A Celebration of Wisconsin Artists

The Art Emporium is pleased to announce its inaugural exhibition, FROM HERE — A Celebration of Wisconsin Artists, opening October 16, 2026.

FROM HERE celebrates the artists and creative voices connected to Wisconsin. The exhibition will bring together artists who are from Wisconsin, currently living or working in Wisconsin, or have a meaningful connection to the state.

We invite artists working in all mediums to submit work for consideration. Artists may submit new or previously created work that they feel reflects their connection to Wisconsin or their experience of being “from here.”

EXHIBITION DATES

October 16 – November 24, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, October 16, 2026

WHO MAY SUBMIT

Artists who are:

• From Wisconsin

• Currently living or working in Wisconsin

• Or have a meaningful connection or strong ties to Wisconsin

Artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to submit.

SUBMISSIONS

Artists may submit up to three works for consideration.

All mediums are welcome. Works may be newly created or previously completed.

Artists will be asked to provide:

• Artist name and contact information

• City

• Website and/or social media

• Short artist biography

• Artwork title

• Medium

• Dimensions

• Year created

• Sale price or NFS

• Image of each submitted work

There is no submission or participation fee for this inaugural exhibition.

SALES

Artists may choose to sell their work directly through electronic payment by utilizing a QR code included on their exhibition label.

Artists who prefer to have the Art Emporium process payment may do so. The Art Emporium will collect nominal processing fees from the artists.

HOW TO SUBMIT

All submissions must be completed through the online submission form via this link:

https://forms.gle/rp8ns3MyhWqozfja6

Please submit clear, high-quality images of your work and ensure that all requested information is complete before submitting.

Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026

Selected artists will be contacted with additional information regarding artwork delivery, installation, exhibition requirements, and pickup.

We look forward to seeing the work of Wisconsin’s artists and celebrating the many ways that this place shapes the people who create here.

FROM HERE — A Celebration of Wisconsin Artists
The Art Emporium
October 16 – November 24, 2026