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.
The 2027 open call will be released in summer. Stay tuned for more details!
SAVE THE DATES!
Learn more, talk to staff, prepare your proposal!
So You Wanna Art Shanty?
Community Workshop
May 17, 2pm at Modus Locus
Join shanty artists Cali Mastny, Gwen Law and Olivia Mackall for a hands-on workshop that takes you through the shanty design process! Topics include audience participation, structure, logistics, environment, community, resources, and more!
Artist Forum
date and time tbd
Attend this info session to learn more about shanty requirements + tips, the application and selection process, and what to expect. Presentational format with group Q&A
Summer Snowcial
June 17, 6-8pm at Sociable CiderWerks
Live printing of our 2026 annual design (BYO-item to print on), online auction item pickup, and SNO-CONES! Social format with staff members available to answer questions before the proposal deadline.
Dine Out, Give Back
July 6, 5-9pm at the Lowbrow
Stop by for a drink or dinner – a percentage of proceeds benefit Art Shanty Projects! Social format with staff members available to answer last minute questions before the proposal deadline.
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 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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