2027 OPEN CALLS ANNOUNCED
2027 OPEN CALLS
COMING SOON - STAY TUNED! Save the date for the Artist Forum: July 9, 6pm IN PERSON in S MPLS
The deadline for the 2027 open calls is Thursday, July 9 at 11:59pm
The deadline for the 2027 open calls has passed, proposals were due at 11:59pm on July 9. The information below is for reference only.
It's time to start dreaming about shanty season...
Art Shanty Projects is currently seeking winter enthusiasts and creative adventurers to propose shanties, performances and art actions for the 2027 Program which will take place on Bdé Umáŋ (Lake Harriet) from 10am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, January 16 – February 7, 2027.
ARTIST RESOURCES
Attend one or all of these events to learn more about the application process and Art Shanty experience:
SUMMER SNOWCIAL – drop-in style event
Wednesday, June 17, 6-8pm
Sociable CiderWerks, 1500 Fillmore Street NE, MPLS
FREE! Drinks available for purchase if desired
This is our annual summer event with live screenprinting, free sno-cones, and auction pick-ups (if you bid on and won an item). Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the open call and application process.
ARTIST FORUM – presentation, Q&A, casual discussion
Thursday, June 25, 6-8pm
Powderhorn Rec Center, 3400 15th Ave S, MPLS
FREE TO ATTEND!
RSVPs appreciated!
This is an info session led by staff members to review the application process and various ways to get involved as an artist or performer at Art Shanty Projects 2027! Presentation + Q&A + casual conversation. Many photos as examples will be shared.
DINE OUT GIVE BACK – drop-in style event
Monday, July 6, 6-8pm
The Lowbrow, 4244 Nicollet Ave S, MPLS
FREE (but plan to purchase something from the Lowbrow)
Grab a bite or a drink and sit down with shanty staff (or other artists, if they’re around!) to ask your last minute questions before submitting your application. 10% of proceeds from this evening will support Art Shanty Projects from 4-9pm. Staff will be on hand from 6-8pm.
TELL US YOUR WILD, WEIRD, SHANTASTIC IDEAS FOR THIS WINTER!
2027 CALL FOR SHANTY ARTISTS
Shanty artists build physical installations that remain throughout the month and are activated during all public hours by the artist team. Shanties this year can be the classic interior version or can be an entirely exterior experience.
There are additional opportunities for shanty artists including our mentorship program and the East Lake Community outreach events. Each comes with additional compensation.
2027 CALL FOR PERFORMANCES + ART ACTIONS
These artists make projects for shorter durations (an hour, a day, a few days, etc). They may or may not have physical structures. Our definition of ‘performance’ and ‘art action’ is broad.
Deadline for all applications: 11:59pm CST – Thursday, July 9, 2026
Photos of past projects by Drew Arrieta and ASP staff