North of the 45th

North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th
parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This line, known as the halfway point between the equator 
and the north pole, is often associated with being “up north.” 

Eligibility: Open to MI, MN, and WI residents, 18+, living north of the 45th parallel + 1 degree. The exhibition 
features artists residing in the Upper Midwest. Work in all media made in the last three (3) years is welcome. 
Work previously exhibited at the museum is not eligible.**

Submissions: All entries must be submitted by creating an account at devos.slideroom.com. There is a $20 
fee to submit 1-5 images; the juror will select specific artworks for the exhibition based on submissions.**

Timeline (all dates are 2026):
Submissions open January 20, with a deadline of March 16, 11:59 PM EST; 
Notification of acceptance: April 20; 
Artwork drop off June 5, 6, and 8. Artwork due at the museum by 5 pm June 8; 
Exhibition dates: June 19 - September 4; Reception to be announced.

This year's jurors are Shane McAdams and Shane Walsh.