Information for Artists
Slaggie Family Lobby Art Gallery
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Apply to show your work at the Winona County History Center Slaggie Family Lobby!
This beautiful space is in historic downtown Winona, Minnesota. The History Center is a vibrant community attraction for visitors and locals alike. As the Winona County Historical Society’s main museum, it houses a great gift shop, three floors of historical exhibits, a research library and archives, event spaces and more. It is also home to Visit Winona and the Frozen River Film Festival offices. The History Center is positioned 3 blocks from Winona’s levee park and is in a hot downtown development area with upscale apartments at Main Square and the new Fastenal office building is two blocks away.
Along with locals and visitors coming to the History Center regularly, beginning in 2021 the American Cruise Lines and other river cruise companies will be docking regularly at Winona bringing visitors from around the world. WCHS provides guides and tours for these visitors.
This beautiful space is in historic downtown Winona, Minnesota. The History Center is a vibrant community attraction for visitors and locals alike. As the Winona County Historical Society’s main museum, it houses a great gift shop, three floors of historical exhibits, a research library and archives, event spaces and more. It is also home to Visit Winona and the Frozen River Film Festival offices. The History Center is positioned 3 blocks from Winona’s levee park and is in a hot downtown development area with upscale apartments at Main Square and the new Fastenal office building is two blocks away.
Along with locals and visitors coming to the History Center regularly, beginning in 2021 the American Cruise Lines and other river cruise companies will be docking regularly at Winona bringing visitors from around the world. WCHS provides guides and tours for these visitors.
Application Instructions:
1. Read all the information on this page.
2. Applications are accepted at any time, but to be in a 2021 show please apply by ...Extended to May 15.
3. Have at least 6 quality images of your recent work to submit via email for your application.
4. Click the button below to fill out the online application form.
5. Send at least 6 images of your work, each labeled with title, date, medium, and dimensions (if applicable) to: gallery@winonahistory.org with "Your Name - Gallery Application" as the subject line to complete your application.
1. Read all the information on this page.
2. Applications are accepted at any time, but to be in a 2021 show please apply by ...Extended to May 15.
3. Have at least 6 quality images of your recent work to submit via email for your application.
4. Click the button below to fill out the online application form.
5. Send at least 6 images of your work, each labeled with title, date, medium, and dimensions (if applicable) to: gallery@winonahistory.org with "Your Name - Gallery Application" as the subject line to complete your application.
Special Group Show coming in 2022!
The Winona County Historical Society and River Arts Alliance are seeking artists to apply to exhibit artwork inspired by William Shakespeare! The show will be an invitational for professional artists and open call for emerging artists. The show will be during the summer of 2022 in conjunction with the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Submit up to 2 Shakespeare-inspired works for consideration for the open call (all ages welcome) by May 1, 2022. Click Apply button and then select the Shakespeare Show option in the application form.
The Winona County Historical Society and River Arts Alliance are seeking artists to apply to exhibit artwork inspired by William Shakespeare! The show will be an invitational for professional artists and open call for emerging artists. The show will be during the summer of 2022 in conjunction with the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Submit up to 2 Shakespeare-inspired works for consideration for the open call (all ages welcome) by May 1, 2022. Click Apply button and then select the Shakespeare Show option in the application form.
More information:
- Apply anytime online.
- Artwork will be juried and curated by a selection committee.
- Shows will run approximately 5 or 6 weeks, but could vary, with a week for change-out.
- Artists are encouraged to exhibit together or show individually. Artwork may be paired with others for curated shows to fill the space.
- Artists are responsible for transporting their artwork.
- Artists are encouraged to install their own work, but WCHS and RAA can help.
- Commission rate is 35% of sales, no fee to show artwork. Commission goes to support WCHS.
- WCHS handles all sales.
- WCHS and RAA work to promote each show.
- The gallery space is monitored by live and recorded security cameras, fire and security services and staff/volunteer visitor service personnel are present during operating hours.
- WCHS liability insurance covers artwork in the History Center (capped total).
- Current History Center hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- History Center is fully ADA compliant.
- Full artist agreement is available upon request. Accepted artists are required to sign the artist agreement and provide inventory forms for each piece of art prior to their show.
- Questions? Email: gallery@winonahistory.org
2021 Schedule:
Making History: RAA Member Exhibit and Showcase
Saturday, May 1 – Saturday, July 17, 2021
Gallery Show TBD
July 24 - August 28
The Art of Fine Furniture
September 11 - October 2
Gallery Show TBD
October - November
Gallery Show TBD
December - January
Making History: RAA Member Exhibit and Showcase
Saturday, May 1 – Saturday, July 17, 2021
Gallery Show TBD
July 24 - August 28
The Art of Fine Furniture
September 11 - October 2
Gallery Show TBD
October - November
Gallery Show TBD
December - January
Setting up an Art of Fine Furniture exhibit.
Space Planning:
The Winona County History Center’s Slaggie Family Lobby has roughly 530 sq. ft. of exhibition space. The space can be seen from above with a ceiling that reaches two stories. Gallery walls and pedestals are painted “Soft Chamois”, an off-white. Paint color will not be changed. The cases have wood bases to match the lobby floor and ceiling and are lined with a lightly padded black felt with plexi tops.
All hanging artwork needs a wire on the back for hanging. The space uses a Walker Display system with 9 cable hooks for the main wall and 28 cable hooks for use on the five moveable walls. Each cable hook can hold up to 20 lbs. and each cable can hold up to 50 lbs. The rail can hold up to 150 lbs. along its length. All sides of the moveable walls can be used and they can be arranged in many layouts.
Gallery Space & Available Furniture
The Winona County History Center’s Slaggie Family Lobby has roughly 530 sq. ft. of exhibition space. The space can be seen from above with a ceiling that reaches two stories. Gallery walls and pedestals are painted “Soft Chamois”, an off-white. Paint color will not be changed. The cases have wood bases to match the lobby floor and ceiling and are lined with a lightly padded black felt with plexi tops.
All hanging artwork needs a wire on the back for hanging. The space uses a Walker Display system with 9 cable hooks for the main wall and 28 cable hooks for use on the five moveable walls. Each cable hook can hold up to 20 lbs. and each cable can hold up to 50 lbs. The rail can hold up to 150 lbs. along its length. All sides of the moveable walls can be used and they can be arranged in many layouts.
Gallery Space & Available Furniture
- Main Wall: 15 linear ft.
- Moveable Walls (wheeled), double sided, 2 ft. wide, 80 in. tall:
- 7 ft. long wall x 2
- 4 ft. long wall x 3
- Pedestals:
- 12 in. sq. x 30 in. tall
- 12 in. sq. x 24 in. tall
- 14 in. sq. x 24 in. tall x 3
- Cases (wheeled):
- 6 x 2 ft. with 16 in. tall plexi cover x 3
- Built in TV monitor can be used for performance art, more information, demo video and/or “About the Artist” features. Uses Image (.jpg, .tiff) files or mp4 files. No powerpoints. Contact us for more information and file sizing.
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