Calling contemporary and traditional artists, makers, and creatives who love Finnish and Finnish American Culture. Submit your work for exhibition in Finlandia Foundation National’s Gallery exhibition space Finlandia Art Gallery in the Finnish American Heritage Center. The submission is an open call for a Juried Exhibition of Contemporary, Folk, and Traditional Arts & Crafts by Finnish and Finnish American artists as well as our Finnish-loving friends. For questions contact: gallery@finlandiafoundation.org
Link to Friends of Finland Exhibit Entry Form
Exhibit Dates:
November 21, 2024 – January 28, 2025
Opening reception: Dec. 5th, 7pm
Eligibility: Open to members of Finlandia Foundation National (referred to as FFN) affiliates as well as our Finnish-loving friends who may not be members of a chapter. Original artwork in all media made in the last five (5) years is welcome. Artwork must be able to be displayed on or against the wall (narrow exhibit shelves mounted on the wall are available for small 3D work, for this exhibit no work will be displayed on pedestals). Work previously exhibited at the gallery is not eligible.
Sales: The gallery will facilitate sales of your artwork, with a 20% commission to FFN.
Submissions: All entries must be submitted by completing the submission link (click here). Participants may submit 1-5 images; the jury will select specific artworks for the exhibition based on submissions.
“Young at Art” Category: Special consideration will be given to art submitted by artists 25 years or younger for our “Young at Art” category. There will be a juror’s choice $250 award given in this category.
Awards: Jurors’ Choice award, with a prize of $250 • Audience Choice – Based on votes by visitors to the exhibition (non – cash award).
Delivery of work: All accepted work must be delivered to the Finlandia Art Gallery, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930 by November 12th. Artwork can be hand delivered or mailed. The artist is responsible for the postage to the gallery and can seek financial support from their local FFN chapters if available. Finlandia Art Gallery will pay for return shipping to the artist.
Timeline: Entry forms due October 1st, 11:59 PM ET; Notification about acceptance: October 21; Artwork due at the gallery by November 12; exhibition dates: November 21, 2024 – January 28, 2025; Reception will be held in Hancock, MI Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM ET.