Pump House Call to Artists for Next Gallery Exhibit Season and Artspire 2023 Fine Art Fair & Sale Deadline Quickly Approaching
Apply Online by January 31, 2023 including NEW Call to Artists for Mississippi River Theme Art Group Exhibit Celebrating 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

The deadline of January 31, 2023, is quickly approaching for artists to apply online for the Pump House Regional Arts Center 2023-24 Gallery Season and Artspire 2023 Fine Art Fair & Sale which will feature juried artists showcasing and selling a variety of fine arts including pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures, and more on June 10, 2023.

All juried Artspire Fine Art Fair & Sale Artists have the opportunity to win cash prizes for booth awards held at Artspire 2023, first place $1000, second place $500, and two Merit Awards at $100. Artist Awards are sponsored by Altra Federal Credit Union with award winners selected by a panel of jurors based on representative artwork displayed in the booths, originality, quality, and presentation.

 "Artspire is amazing! Not only do I do well in sales, but the experience is rewarding. I get to be part of something huge happening right here in La Crosse." -Participating Artist 

This Call to Artists provides a unique opportunity for artists to be selected for an exhibition at one of the three Pump House galleries. The exhibitions selected will be displayed between September 2023 to August 2024. Past juried exhibits have featured the artwork of local, regional, and nationally known artists. 

NEW ARTIST CALL for MISSISSIPPI RIVER THEMED ART for group exhibition in Pump House Gallery January 2024-February 2024, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Interested artists are encouraged to submit artwork during this call to artists. More information online at www.thepumphouse.org, call 608-7851434 or email [email protected]

Full Gallery Exhibition and Artspire Fine Art Fair & Sale Vendor requirements and online applications can be found on the Pump House website www.thepumphouse.org/about/opportunities/calls-to-artists/

Online applications must be received by the Tuesday, January 31, 2023 deadline and will be juried by March 15, 2023 with jury results announced via email. Accepted artists will be notified directly via email.

"There simply is not a better place in the La Crosse area for art shows, art work, concerts, workshops, etc. This place truly is a community partner supporting the arts." -Patron Review