Art Gallery - Echoes and Shadows

Echoes & Shadows Art & Poetry Collaboration

Echoes & Shadows Poem Selection Begins June 3

In honor of our 50^th Anniversary the theme for 2026 Echoes & Shadows is –
“A Season of Celebration”.

Online viewing and selection of poems will begin June 3.  Email michelle.loken@fiftynorth.org with the poem you have chosen.

Artwork submission will be August 24 – 28. Drop off your artwork in Michelle’s office between 8am and 4pm.

Gallery Exhibition begins September 1 and ends October 30.

• Artwork must be inspired by the poem the artist chooses.

• Artwork must be framed and/or have a hook that works with our hanging system.

• Artwork submissions must include – first and last names, phone number, email, medium and sale price. Artist will receive 65% of a sale.

• Artist should provide an Artist Statement when submitting their artwork. Artist statement cannot exceed one page and must be 14 point font size and use Calibi font submitted in a Word document.

• Art can be created in any medium.

• There will not be an entry fee.

Contact Michelle at the email above or call 507-664-3707 if you have any questions.

Artists, we are excited to showcase your art here at FiftyNorth, where hundreds of people visit each day!

Our exhibits run for approximately 5 weeks and can be an individual show or a group of artists working together. Contact us for more details.

Gallery space:

• 3 glass cases – 16in x 16in shelves (4-5 shelves per case)
• 4 wall spaces – 6 ft long x 4 ½ ft tall
• 1 long wall – 40 ft long x 4 ½ ft tall