Call for Art: Fiber, Installation, and Sound

Exhibition Overview

Gallery 120 at Inver Hills Community College is seeking proposals for an exhibition that centers fiber traditions alongside installation, sound, and/or video work. We are especially interested in projects that treat fiber as both a material and a way of thinking—connected to process, labor, care, and lived experience.

The exhibition welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that combine textiles, soft sculpture, installation, sound, and/or moving image – work that actively engages the gallery space. Work may explore any themes, as the primary focus of this exhibition is on material, process, and spatial engagement rather than subject matter.

Solo, duo, and three-person exhibition proposals will be considered, depending on submissions received.
Gallery Information

Gallery dimensions: approximately 17 ft x 15 ft

Ceiling height: 13 ft

The gallery can accommodate suspended and ceiling-hung work

Selected artists may be contacted to discuss spatial, structural, or technical considerations
We do not sell work on behalf of the artist(s) but we are happy to direct visitors to the artist if there are inquires

Eligibility & Mediums

Open to all artists.

All fiber-based and fiber-adjacent mediums are welcome, including but not limited to:
fiber, textiles, yarn, weaving, tufting, soft sculpture, installation, mixed media, photography, video, digital components, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Artists working across material traditions or hybrid practices are encouraged to apply.
Fees & Support

No entry fee

No exhibition fee

No stipends or honorariums are available at this time

Artists are responsible for delivery, installation (in coordination with the gallery), and retrieval of their artwork
Note: We may not hold a formal opening reception, but artist(s) are welcome to invite friends, family, and community to campus to view the space during open hours

Application Requirements

Please submit the following materials as a single PDF or clearly labeled files:

Exhibition Proposal
(1–2 pages outlining the concept, materials, spatial needs, and how the work functions as a solo, duo, or three-person exhibition)

Artist Statement

Artist CV or Resume

Images or videos of a cohesive body of work (3–10 images)
Include title, medium, dimensions, and year for each piece

Time-based or installation documentation is welcome.
How to Apply

Email all application materials to:
[email protected]

Subject Line:
Gallery 120 Fiber & Installation Exhibition Submission

Notification of Selection: February 16-17, 2026

Install / Deinstall Schedule:

March 9-13 (Spring Break), 2026:
Deinstallation of the prior exhibition and installation window for this exhibition
(Install day/time to be determined in coordination with selected artist(s) and the Gallery Coordinator)

April 13-17, 2026:
Deinstallation window