CALL to ARTISTS

Artisans Road Trip - CALL to ARTISTS

CLICK HERE to download an application.

The Artisans Road Trip, originally organized by and for artists nearly two decades ago, is a self-guided studio tour reaching Emmet, Palo Alto, Dickinson, Clay, Buena Vista and Cherokee counties.

In 2022 the organization of the event moved to the Pearson Lakes Art Center to continue this tradition of sharing the creativity of Northwest Iowa and continuing the A.R.T. organization’s original mission to promote a venue for established artisans to demonstrate their skills, exhibit and sell their original fine art via a self-guided studio tour through scenic Northwest Iowa, thereby encouraging education, diversity, tourism, economic growth and art appreciation.

Using the A.R.T. Directory, visitors are invited to make Northwest Iowa a weekend road-trip destination – traveling scenic byways and back roads looking for one-of-a-kind art treasures, education and experiences.

When you are part of the A.R.T. tour, you will offer a rare glimpse into your creative process, demonstrate your craft in a personal and unique workspace, and exhibit and sell your work. We’d love to have you as part of our roster!

For the artisans involved, the Road Trip is a powerful networking and marketing opportunity. Not only can you personally connect with a wider audience, you also get to know the other artists on the Road Trip working and creating your area.

Whether you’ve been part of A.R.T. before or would like to be part of it for the first time, Artisans Road Trip is a valuable tool to share and connect with clientele visiting Northwest Iowa for this annual tour. Many artists feature their works in their own studio/gallery location, or often find and share a host venue. If you need ideas, we are here to help. Email Danielle at visual@lakesart.org for recommendations on how to work with a host location, tips on how to share your work for the
weekend, and more.

Entry Information

Submit 3 JPEG images of your work. Images will only be accepted in JPEG format at 300dpi sent via email to visual@lakesart.org Name each image with artist name and title of work. Example: ArtistName_Titleof_Work.  The descriptions of your artwork and the directions to your studio will appear in the A.R.T. brochure and website as you have submitted them. Artist Fee. The $150.00 will be returned if the work is not accepted. The artist fee for accepted artists is non-refundable. Make checks payable to: Pearson Lakes Art Center.