CALLS TO ARTISTS

Open Annually September 1 – January 31
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Gallery Season 2027-2028

Applications accepted between September 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 for the gallery exhibit season September 2027 through August 2028.

*Jury Fee is waived if you are a current Pump House Member, call 608-785-1434 for coupon code.

Call for Artists: Driftless Ceramics Biennial Group Exhibition as a part of the 2026-27 Gallery Season

The Driftless Ceramics Biennial celebrates contemporary ceramic art, bringing together exceptional functional and non-functional work by artists from across the country. Hosted by the Pump House Regional Arts Center, this juried exhibition highlights the creativity, craftsmanship, and evolving possibilities of clay.

The Pump House Regional Arts Center is looking for ceramic artists to apply to the 2027 Driftless Ceramics Biennial

Selected Artists will be notified of their placement by March 31, 2027

Artists are limited to submitting up to three artworks.

Call for Art Fair Artists: Artspire 2027

Call to Art Fair Artists is September 1, 2026 with applications accepted until January 31, 2027.

Artspire La Crosse is an all-inclusive, free, community arts celebration that showcases the power of the arts to create unity in our diverse community. Artspire combines visual, performing, and literary arts in a largely outdoor format designed to represent and engage all elements and cultures of the area. The 13th annual Artspire will be held on Saturday, June 12th, 2027 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Participating artists are accepted via an application and jury process and will be notified in March of 2027.

Artspire is funded and produced by the Pump House Regional Arts Center, and many other community supporters.

Artist Award Opportunity for Vendor Artists

Sponsored by Altra Federal Credit Union

All juried, participating Artspire visual artists have a  chance to win cash prizes up to $1,000 cash. Altra Federal Credit Union Artist Award winners are selected day-of Artspire by a panel of jurors. Judging is based on representative artwork displayed in the booths. Jurors consider originality, quality, and presentation. Awards are announced and presented at Artspire.

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