Artists
THE OPEN CALL FOR 2026 IS LIVE
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 2026 Program which will take place on Bdé Umáŋ (Lake Harriet) from 10am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, January 17 – February 8, 2026.
Proposals are due Thursday, July 24 at 11:50pm CST.
ATTEND THE ARTIST FORUM
July 9 at 6pm
IN PERSON
In the Heart of the Beast
1500 E Lake Street, MPLS
We’ll cover the application basics AND share more about some exciting new developments this year:
- We have NEW APPLICATION GUIDES!
- We’re expanding our MENTORSHIP PROGRAM!
- We have a NEW OPPORTUNITY for artists in the EAST LAKE CULTURAL DISTRICT!
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With support from:
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
This Cultural Districts Arts Fund activation is funded, in part, by the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.
