Vision & Verse

Description

Vision & VerseWhite Bear Center for the Arts’ High School Visual Arts Contest

"Vision & Verse" is open to students in grades 9-12 in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro.CALL FOR ENTRIES: November 1, 2026–March 1, 2027

EXHIBITION DATES:  April 15–May 21, 2027LOCATION: White Bear Center for the Arts’ Ford Family Gallery, Exhibition Hall, and AtriumNOTIFICATION OF SELECTED WORKS: The week of March 15-19, 2027

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Before submitting your work, read through the Guidelines, which include important dates, eligibility, and conditions.Next, on the top of this page, click on the "Register & Apply" button to create an ArtCall account. Once you have created an account, login to enter up to three pieces of art. You will be prompted to enter the title and medium which will be used on the gallery label if your piece is selected. You will also need to add images of your work. Enter one image for 2D work and two images for 3D work. Take a moment to watch the video tutorial at the bottom of this page to learn how to create a user account and enter your work. 

AWARDSThis is a juried exhibition. Selected pieces will be considered for the following awards:Best of Show: $200Excellence Awards (2): $125 eachMerit Awards (3): $75 eachHonorable Mentions (3): $50 eachJudge’s Choice (3): $25 each
VISION & VERSE RECEPTION & AWARD CEREMONYMark your calendars for the Vision & Verse Reception & Award Ceremony!WBCA will host a combined reception and award ceremony for the Vision & Verse High School Visual Arts and Writing Contests.Thursday, April 15, 2027, 6:00–8:30 PMRefreshments and music from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Award Ceremony at 7:00 PMFor questions, please email visionverse@whitebeararts.org

User Entry Process Tutorial

You can leave this video on your call site's homepage (or embed it on any page) for a quick tutorial your users can watch to help them with the submission process.