Silver Bay Public Library is putting out a Call for Artists who would like to share their creative talents at the library.
The library’s multipurpose room serves as an art display space to feature local artists. The goal of this program is to highlight the abundance of artistic talent in a wide variety of media found in the local community. Priority will be given to individual artists and small self-organized groups of artists who live in the library service area including residents of Silver Bay, Finland, Beaver Bay, Isabella, Little Marais and the surrounding areas. Each display will typically be up for two months. Two walls are available for display, one with 18 horizontal feet of display space and the other with 12 feet. An artist’s display may span one wall or both, depending on preference and space availability.
Artists working with a wide variety of media are encouraged to apply. In addition to drawing and painting, media could include photography, weaving, quilting, wood carving, collage, framed prints of poetry, found object art, and beyond – creative works of ANY medium are welcome! Please note: all pieces must be able to be hung from the hooks on the Walker Display System, for example, by a wire or claw tooth hook on the back of the piece. Artists who have not previously had the opportunity to display their work publicly are encouraged to apply. All experience levels are welcome. Two or more artists are welcome to apply together if they each have a few artworks they would like to combine into a display.
Artists (or a small self-organized group of artists) wishing to participate should submit the Artwork Display Application Form either in person at the library, by mail to 9 Davis Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614, or by email at silverbaypubliclibrary@gmail.com. The application form is available at the library and on the Library Department webpage at www.silverbay.com. Before applying, please review the Artwork Display Policy available at the library and on its webpage.
Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 p.m. From these applicants, artists will be selected for the 2027 calendar year.
Please contact Silver Bay Public Library at 218-226-4331 or silverbaypubliclibrary@gmail.com with questions.
