Call to Artists
Current Calls To Artists
With three year-round galleries and a resident art collection on display throughout the building, Pablo Center at the Confluence invites you to explore, engage, and be a part of our visual art community. Interested in being part of one of our exhibits? Our exhibitions feature original works of all mediums and styles, from artists throughout the Chippewa Valley, Midwest, and beyond.
Once you are a registered artist, an email will be sent to you about the submission process and other important details regarding the exhibition.
2025 Confluence of Art Annual
Submissions due: Wednesday, October 1st by 4 pm
Juried Annual Exhibit Featuring Recent Works from Regional and National Artists.
The Confluence of Art Annual Exhibition resides each fall in the James W. Hansen Gallery at Pablo Center at the Confluence. Regional and national artists submit their work for review to be displayed in the exhibit, which features over 50 works that cross different media, techniques, and motifs, selected for display each year.
Each year, the number and caliber of submissions continue to rise, showcasing the strength and vitality of the arts scene in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. We invite both guests and artists to take part in the exhibit and celebrate the creative excellence that defines our region.
Judge TBA
Each artist can submit up to 3 pieces of work, 2D and 3D. Please include the artist's name, title, and size of the work, in the saved PDF or JPEG submitted to erika@pablocenter.org
Physical artwork drop BY October 13th at 4 pm
Tentative Reception and Awards: November 7th
Please send submissions and questions directly to Erika, erika@pablocenter.org
Art Exhibit Prospectus Form
The Pablo Center invites artists and curators to submit proposals for upcoming art exhibits. We're seeking innovative, thought-provoking, and engaging ideas to inspire our community and showcase the power of art. This prospectus form provides a streamlined way to share your vision, artwork details, and supporting materials. Email the completed form to Erika@pablocenter.org
Rules & Regulations
• A Loan Agreement Form will be available for completion by the artist and turned in to Pablo Center one month prior to the exhibit. A copy is given to the artist by request.
• All work must be delivered to Pablo Center at the Confluence by the artist. It is strongly recommended that all art be appropriately wrapped or crated. Work requiring special assembly and disassembly may be the responsibility of the artist. The artist is responsible for incoming and outgoing shipping of artwork to and from Pablo Center at the Confluence.
• Installation of exhibits will be planned and implemented by Pablo Center management, with a mind towards the public interest, accessibility, safety, professional appearance, security of the artwork, and condition of Pablo Center property. Site-specific installations must be approved by Pablo Center's staff at least three months in advance of installation with a written plan of implementation provided at that time.
• Two-dimensional pieces must be wall-ready and hung with wires, if applicable. Saw-tooth hangers are unacceptable, and the artwork will not be exhibited.
• Pablo Center reserves the right to accept or reject any works of art based on its selection criteria. Artists who wish to appeal a decision may appeal to the Board of Directors. All works to be exhibited must be of professional quality, not be older than five years unless approved by Pablo Center management, and not have been exhibited in Pablo Center within the last two years. All work must be for sale unless approved by Pablo Center management.
• All labeling of information for the exhibit will be taken from the Loan Agreement Form, which we assume is correct. If there are any changes to be made, it is the responsibility of the artist to contact Pablo Center. All work must be clearly labeled on the back or on the wrappings upon delivery.
• Artwork is to remain on exhibit for the duration of the exhibit unless otherwise approved by Pablo Center Management.
• The retail price of each piece is set by the artist and will not be altered by Pablo Center without permission from the artist. We expect that this price is no higher than the artist would sell the piece for elsewhere. Please include Pablo Center's commission in your price. Wisconsin sales tax (5.5%) will be added at the time of the sale.
• Pablo Center's commission on sale of artwork is 30% for Pablo Center members and 40% for non-members. If interested, memberships must be secured before the exhibit opens to the public. Payment for items sold will be issued at the end of the exhibit minus Pablo Center's commission. Checks will be mailed to the artist within a reasonable processing time.
• Artwork is and will remain the sole property of the artist until sold. The sale of work does not constitute a transfer of the artist's copyright.
• Pablo Center assumes the right to photograph and publish works on display for publicity, education, and archival purposes. This also includes any information supplied by the artist such as artistic statements, biographies, and images submitted by the artist in perpetuity.
• A virtual exhibit may be created and posted on our website and social media. Pablo Center reserves the right to publish or not publish any image(s) from the submitted work and the corresponding details of the works. This virtual exhibit may exist on our website or social media for an extended period of time. Any work of art sold through Pablo Center staff on Pablo Center's website or social media, at any time, will incur the Pablo Center commission rate.