Artists
2027 OPEN CALL
Each summer Art Shanty Projects seeks winter enthusiasts and creative adventurers to propose shanties, performances and art actions for the upcoming annual program that spans January-February.
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SAVE THE DATES!
ATTEND A PROPOSAL WORKSHOP
Get ahead of the open call and attend a community workshop on May 17, 2-4pm at Modus Locus! Past artists will guide participants through the steps to think about when crafting a shanty proposal!
THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE 2026 OPEN CALL HAS ENDED
Each summer Art Shanty Projects seeks winter enthusiasts and creative adventurers to propose shanties, performances and art actions for the annual program that spans January-February of the upcoming year.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 shanty season was July 24, 2025.
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THE OPEN CALL FOR 2027 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 2027 Program which will take place on Bdé Umáŋ (Lake Harriet) from 10am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, January 16 – February 7, 2027.
Proposals are due Thursday, July 9 at 11:59pm CST.
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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.