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ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
BAGA's 15h Annual Square Foot Show May 5-22
General Information
Artists may enter up to 2 pieces in any media that can be applied to a 12” x 12” canvas. Artists will receive their canvas from BAGA to ensure consistency of canvases. The show is open to all artists 18 years old or older. All artwork will be priced at $165 by BAGA.
Member fee: $25 for 1 entry, $30 for 2.
Non-member fee: $30 for 1 entry, $35 for 2.
Important Dates:
October 7 – Canvases available at BAGA
April 15 – Registration Deadline
April 30 – Artwork Due
May 5 – Exhibit Opens
May 5 Opening Reception 5:00 – 7:00 pm
May 23 Pick up artwork Sat. 10 am – 1 pm
Click HERE for more guidelines and more details
Get paid to teach others using your artistic skills!
At Bismarck Art & Galleries, Association, we offer a wide variety of classes every month – from clay to pasta, weaving to mosaics, felting to painting, collage and paper making. If you have a skill/talent you’d like to teach others, apply now at this link.
Art in Bloom at BAGA July 8-31
BAGA is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with the Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative (BDAC) for the 2026 Art in Bloom exhibition.
Now entering its 15th year, Art in Bloom has become one of BDAC’s most popular annual shows—a lively celebration of creativity inspired by the natural world. As the exhibition has expanded in both size and interest, it has nearly outgrown BDAC’s gallery space. To support this continued growth, BAGA is joining the event for the very first time, allowing Art in Bloom to span two gallery locations.
At its center, Art in Bloom invites artists working in all mediums to create work inspired by the forms, colors, and rhythms of plant life.
“Artwork may explore botanical forms, floral imagery, natural environments, organic patterns, and the textures of the living world.”
This open theme encourages artists to interpret nature in diverse and imaginative ways.
A signature feature of Art in Bloom
Local florists will select certain artworks from the exhibition to serve as inspiration for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements. These floral designs will be created specifically for the show and will be on display alongside the artwork during the opening reception—bringing art and flowers together in a truly immersive experience.
Expanded Opportunities for Artists
With the new partnership, artists now have the opportunity to exhibit their work at two galleries during the show:
- BDAC members may show their work at BDAC at no cost.
- Artists who are members of both BDAC and BAGA may exhibit at either location free of charge.
- BAGA members may show at BAGA at no cost.
- Non-members are welcome to participate at the BAGA gallery for a $20 entry fee.
These options provide greater flexibility and help broaden the reach of this well-loved exhibition.
Calling All BAGA Member Artists
Introducing a new opportunity for our Member Artists—the Featured Member Artists Wall!
More Artists, More Variety
Each two-month cycle, five BAGA Member Artists will be selected to display three pieces of artwork on the gallery wall outside of the front office.
How to Participate
BAGA will send a call for artists email to our member list, with participation available on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested artists can also click here for the Featured Member Artists Entry Form.
Once selected, artists will receive details on:
– Available exhibition months
– Drop-off and pick-up dates
A Win-Win for Artists & the Community
Stay tuned for our first Featured Member Artists Wall lineup!
More Opportunities!
Artists of ND Forum and Directory
Artists, did you know there is an Artists of ND Forum and Directory? This group of more than 1,200 members features posts about upcoming exhibits and arts-related events. Join their Facebook group here: (10) Artists of ND Forum | Facebook
And add your artist listing to their directory, here: Home (google.com)
NDCA offers funding and training opportunities to artists
North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA), one of BAGA’s main sponsors, also assists artists across the state with funding and training opportunities. Annual and ongoing NDCA programs geared toward individual artists include: Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships, Individual Artist Fellowships, ND Artist Training Cohorts, Professional Development, and Special Projects.
Learn more about grants from North Dakota Council on the Arts by visiting https://www.arts.nd.gov/grants.
*NDCA also shares outside opportunities through their enews and on Facebook.
Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative Schedule
Check out the 2025 Exhibition Schedule at the Bismarck Downtown Artist Co-op. Some exhibits are open to Full Members, Supporting Members, Special Groups, or the Community. Learn more here: Exhibits & Events – Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative (bismarckdac.com)