Wisconsin Art from the NORTH at Art Start

Description

Wisconsin ART from the North Exhibit
at Art Start, Rhinelander   | Art Start Galleries, 68 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Exhibition dates: August 27 – Oct 31, 2026   |   Call Opens: April 15     |    Call Closes/Deadline: June 26, 11:59 pm   
Organized by Wisconsin Visual Artists NORTH Chapter & Art Start
About this exhibit: Wisconsin ART from the NORTH is organized by Wisconsin Visual Artists (WVA) NORTH Chapter, and open to all Wisconsin artists living in the Northern Counties listed below.  WVA is a statewide artist member organization that began in Milwaukee in 1900. WVA has three chapters: Southeast (Milwaukee area), South Central (Madison area), and North (the counties of this exhibit). Visit wisconsinvisualartists.org or contact the North Chapter chair, Christine Style, to learn more or to join..
PROSPECTUS
 ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists over 18 living in one of these NORTH Counties: 
Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood, Vilas - see map
All visual art processes are eligible except for reproductive work originally created in another medium. Students must be actively enrolled & produce documentation of enrollment. Must be original work; no reproductions of artwork will be accepted Work must be created in 2023 or laterWork must not have been exhibited at Art Start previously
ENTRY FEES
Entry Fee for a maximum of 3 works: $40 / Students $20  
— WVA North members’ entry fee: $25 (membership in WVA is $40/year / wisconsinvisualartists.org
Maximum of 3 works entered —more details about entry below*No size or media restrictions.   For pieces larger than 10' in any direction, WVA's North Chapter Chair will contact you with any concerns prior to the jurying process.No more than 2 artworks from any one artist will be selected for the exhibition.
A 200-character (not word) artist statement will be required. Do not include personal or biographic information (including your name) in the artist statement.
By entering work in this exhibition, the artist gives WVA and Art Start the right to use images for digital and print promotional purposes.
BLIND Jury Process: It is a blind-juried process, meaning the jurors will only see the work image, title, media, size, and artist statement. No names will be shared during the selection process.
AWARDS:   Best in Show: $800, First Place $500, 2nd
Place $300, 3rd Place: $200Awards will be selected by at one of the jurors viewing the works in-person in communication with the other jurors.
EXHIBIT CATALOG: WVA North will create an exhibition e-catalog of the accepted works and a printed one as funds allow.
JURORS
Kelly Jean Ohl, https://kellyjeanohl.com/; Kyle Knoke, UW-Stevens Point Carlsten Gallery Director; and one more TBD.
EXHIBIT LOCATION
Art Start Galleries  68 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501       715-362-4328Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11-4 pm
TO ENTER *
Submissions will be made through ArtCall. New ArtCall users will be required to create an ArtCall profile with user login and password. Existing ArtCall users need only login and follow the process for a new submission.   Artists will need to input the following information for each work submitted: Artwork Image, title, media, work size in inches (Height x Width x depth), work framed size, work statement (200 characters or fewer), and there will be an area to input installation specifications.The preferred method of payment is through a credit card on the ArtCall site (using Stripe). A Stripe account is not required for payment.
Checks are accepted by using the Promo Code "Check" at checkout. After you make the submission, you must mail a check to:
Wisconsin Visual Artists (WVA) Art Start / Wisconsin Art North exhibitPO Box 250699 Milwaukee, WI 53225
If a check is not received within 7 days of entry, the submissions will not be included in the jurying process.
Entrants selecting Student Fee
must send proof of enrollment to nechapter@wisconsinvisualartists.org. Entries will not be considered if the documentation is not received.
IMAGE SUBMISSION DETAILS *
—Image files: Maximum of 1200 pixels on the longest side. Minimum file size is 2 MB (2000kB); Maximum file size is 5 MB. Documentation imagery with blur or reflection will not be accepted.
—2D artwork: maximum of 3 images for each 2D work, EX: 1st primary image is only the work image; 2nd
image places the work in scale (ie, photographed in a space), 3rd
image might be a detail of the work. Note: Art Call allows you to submit up to 3 images per artwork, but you are only required to submit one primary image. The other two are optional.
—3D Artwork:
A maximum of 3 images for each 3D work may be submitted, or you may submit a video of the 3D work.
—Performance / Vídeos: Video submissions must be monitor-viewable (not projection). Videos should be in the MP4 or MOV format. A PDF with a link to a longer video is allowed. Please remove identifying information.
TIMELINE
April 15th, 2026 ------------- Online Entry Opens
Friday, June 26, 2026------ Entry Deadline—at 11:59 pm via ArtCall link
July 17, 2026------------------ Artist Notification
will be after this date via email.
Results of jurors’ selections will be emailed directly to the email address the artist provides within the ArtCall entry form, or artists can also log into their ArtCall account to see the results after July 17th, 2026.
August 27 - October 31, 2026------- Exhibition Dates: 2026  
Saturday, Aug 29, 2026------------------------------ 1 – 3 pm Reception / Awards at 2 pm
Accepted work Delivery & Return Dates:

In-Person Drop-Off
Art Start Galleries
68 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander,WI 54501        

Shipped Work to arrive date & return date

Exhibit Installation Dates

In-Person Work Pick-Up & Return of Shipped Work

Thursday, Aug 13

Friday, Aug 14

Thursday, Nov 5

Friday, Aug 14

Deliver or Ship to
Art Start Galleries
68 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander,WI 54501       715-362-4328

August 19-26, 2026

Friday, Nov 6

Saturday, Aug 15

Saturday, Nov 7

During Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11-4 pm

Ship in reusable container and include a pre-paid return shipping label. No peanuts

During Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11-4 pm

Shipped work to be sent back to artist by Nov 7

ARTWORK GUIDELINE DETAILS:
All work must arrive ready for hanging or installation. Artwork should be able to hang from a wire, cleats, or D-rings (recommended for large, heavy work), or other compatible hanging methods. No sawtooth hangers are allowed.Works with only a matt will not be accepted. Check with the North Exhibit chair, nechapter@wisconsinvisualartists.org, if unsure. Art Start is not responsible for damage due to the failure of the hanging device to hold the artwork.Works on paper must be framed or mounted, or use an alternative pre-approved hanging method. Art must NOT have been shown in the Art Start Galleries before.Work left at the Art Start 30 days after the exhibit ends, or where no return shipping arrangements are made, will become the property of Art Start.
COMMITMENT TO EXHIBIT
With entry into the Wisconsin ART from the NORTH Exhibit, artists commit to exhibiting their work for the duration of the exhibit. Withdrawing artwork after acceptance as a finalist disqualifies the artist from award consideration and from future WVA-organized exhibits. Artists are not allowed to ‘swap’ out a piece of artwork that was accepted.
Any alteration of the artwork causing substantial deviation from the entered image(s) may disqualify the artwork from the exhibit at the sole discretion of WVA and Art Start personnel.
COPYRIGHT
All artists are responsible for ensuring their subject matter does not include any copyright infringements. The artist waives Art Start & WVA of all legal responsibilities if an artist is challenged by another party for copyright infringement. By submitting your artwork, you confirm that you have obtained any required releases and that you are not in violation of any laws.
Use of Artificial Intelligence - AIIf AI was used in the creation of the artwork, it MUST be noted in the medium field, along with the percentage of the work where AI was used.
SALES
Work need not be for sale to be eligible for the exhibition. Art Start will provide the buyer with the artist's contact information so they can contact the artist directly for any sales. Art Start does not take any commission on work sold. Artwork must remain on site until the exhibition’s final date.
LIABILITY 
All work selected for the exhibit will be insured by the Art Start against damage and theft while in the gallery's care. The artist is responsible for insuring work while in transit to and from the exhibit. All work must remain in the gallery for the entire show. Art Start cannot insure any artwork for an amount exceeding 70% of its retail value. Any irregularities must be reported within 30 days of the artwork’s return. 
Questions about entering the exhibition, for membership information, about the exhibition, its installation, and programming, please email Christine Style, WVA NORTH Chapter chair at nechapter@wisconsinvisualartists.org or call/text her at 920-246-1322

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