Visual Arts

2025 - 2026 Gallery Season ~ Sponsored by Southern Heights Dental Group and K&M Heating and Air Conditioning


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Exhibition Dates: April 13 – June 13, 2026. Gallery opening April 17 5pm-7pm. Rocky Casillas Aguirre, Paradise Members Show, Jessica Prill, Ivete Vaz, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown
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Recycled Art Sale dates: June 17th-20th

2026-2027 Gallery Season

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Exhibition Dates: June 26- August 15

Opening reception June 26, 5pm-7pm 

Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Gallery, K&M Gallery Walls:  Ming Chiao,  Sumi-e Society of America.

K&M Gallery Shelves: PCA Pottery Artists and Jo Omtvedt

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Alaina Platt




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Exhibition Dates: August 21-September 26

Opening reception August 21, 5pm-7pm     

Carlander Family Gallery: Jodi Reeb

Lois Vranesh Gallery: JC Turner

K&M Gallery: Mary Welke

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Girl Scout Daisy Troop 38060



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Exhibition Dates: October 2 – Nov. 14 

Opening reception October 2, 5-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery: City Pastel Collective

Lois Vranesh Gallery: Studio Artour - Johnnie Walker, Kathy Weed

K&M Gallery: Studio Artour - Char Johnson, Julie Fakler

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Bethlehem Academy Students



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Holly Days Sale: Nov. 19 – December 19

Opening Reception November 19, 4pm-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Gallery, K&M Gallery: Holly Days Sale



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Exhibition Dates: Jan. 8 – Feb. 13, 2027

Opening reception January 8, 5pm-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery: Adam Turner

Lois Vranesh Gallery: Karen Peters & Julie Fakler

K&M Gallery: Patty Salmon & Kelly Stanton Nutt



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Exhibition Dates: Feb. 19 – March 27, 2027

Opening reception February 19, 5pm-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery: Minnesota Contemporary Quilters

Lois Vranesh Gallery: Paradise Members Show

K&M Gallery: Members Show



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Exhibition Dates: March 5 – April 10, 2027

Opening reception March 5, 5pm-7pm

Area Student Visual Arts Show on the second floor



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Exhibition Dates: April 2 – May 8, 2027

Opening reception April 2, 5pm-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery: Yulia Sholomova

Lois Vranesh Gallery: Eric Zuccola

K&M Gallery Walls: Louisa Potapchik

K&M Gallery Shelves: Spring Pop-up Shop


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Exhibition Dates: May 14- June 12

Opening reception May 14, 5pm-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery: Rachel Coyne and

Roya Nazari

Lois Vranesh Gallery:  Hannah Localioh

K&M Gallery: EPIC


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Sale Dates: June 16- 19, 2027

Opening Reception June 16 5-7pm

Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Gallery,

K&M Gallery:

Recycled Art Sale


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Wieber Physical Therapy Healing Arts Gallery Exhibition Dates: June 2 - September 2, 2026, Cherie Jacobson


2026 - 2027 Gallery Season ~ sponsored by Southern Heights Dental Group, Hamer Law Office, and

 Wieber Physical Therapy


Call For Artists

Wieber Physical Therapy Healing Arts Call for Artists


The Paradise Center for the Arts Healing Arts Gallery at Wieber Physical Therapy is a collaboration between the Paradise Center for the Arts and Wieber Physical Therapy. The program features artists in a variety of two-dimensional mediums and styles that promote healing and well-being. We encourage all levels of artists to submit their work for consideration.


• Exhibits are 3 months long.

• Next call for artists is for the 2026 Fall exhibition, exhibition dates are September 2 – December 2. Call for Artists deadline for 2026 fall exhibition: August 3, 2026.

• Galleries (areas) can feature anywhere from 3 to 19 pieces, depending on the size of the piece(s).

• There is a 35% commission given to the Paradise Center for the Arts if the artwork is sold, 65% of the sale goes to the artist.

• The artwork must be 8X10 inches or larger and be ready to hang (with a wire).


To submit your artwork for consideration, email the following information to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org


1. Low resolution image(s) in jpeg format of the completed piece(s) you would like the committee to consider. Please name your files with last name and title.

2. Image list including artist name, title, medium, price and size (height, width, and depth) of each piece. Image list will need to be a text file, MSWord, or PDF.

Example: 

John Smith

Untitled 1

 Acrylic on Canvas

 $395.00

18X24X1 inches


3. Artist statement and/or artist’s resume in a text file, MSWord, or PDF, please include phone number, mailing address, and email.

4. All artworks must be framed and must have a wire for hanging, no saw tooth hangers or hooks. We use a Hanging System at Wieber Physical Therapy .


Please email or call Julie Fakler at info@paradisecenterforthearts.org, 507-332-7372, or 507-210-6027 with any questions.


Holly Days sale November 19th – December 19th, 2026. Last year’s Holly Days Sale set a record for most artists and sales. To participate in this year’s Holly Days sale, please follow the timeline and instructions below.


Timeline:

- September 15th deadline for form, fee, images/videos - Click here to fill out the Holly Days form  Holly Days fee can be mailed to the Paradise or you can call us 507-332-7372 to use a card. Holly Days fee - Member $20/ Non-Member $25. Email images and videos of artwork to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org 


- Drop off on Saturday, November 14, 10 am-2 pm, or Monday, November 16, 9:00 am –noon. ALL ITEMS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY. Artwork will not be accepted after noon on Monday, November 16. Holly Days fee will not be refunded. Each artist will have their individual space.


- Holly Days kick-off opening reception is November 19th from 4 pm-7 pm.


- Artwork can be picked up on December 20th from 11 am to 2 pm. The Paradise will be closed for the last two weeks of the year and does not have storage for artwork. Please plan on picking up your artwork on December 20th from 11 am to 2 pm.


Commission - 35% commission is taken on every piece sold, and 65% goes to the artist.


Every precaution will be taken in handling your artwork, but the Paradise Center for the Arts assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind. Submission of work indicates acceptance of these conditions.


Sale hours: Wednesday – Friday 12 pm – 5 pm, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, and 1 hour prior to performances, and during intermission. Closed November 26, 27 for Thanksgiving.


Extended hours: Saturday, December 5, 10 am - 7:30 pm and Saturday, December 19, 10 am - 5:00 pm.


Please email or call Julie Fakler at info@paradisecenterforthearts.org, 507-332-7372, or 507-210-6027 with any questions.




Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent work from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery for 2027-2028. Submissions will be juried by members of the gallery committee, which comprises artists, arts professionals, and art enthusiasts in the area. 

Submissions will be accepted any time before March 1, 2027, and final notification of the committee’s decision will be no later than March 21, 2027. Early submissions are encouraged. 


To submit work for consideration, send an email to 

info@paradisecenterforthearts.org 


-6-10 images of recent work in JPEG format not to exceed 20 MB. 

File names for image files should be in the form of last name, first initial, and 

image title. Abbreviate as needed. 


-Art Resume, Artist statement and Image List (Please list the sizes, medium, & price of your work). Text files must be in one of the following formats: MSWord, RTF (Rich text format), PDF, or Text Only. File names for text files should be in the form of last name, first initial and description. 


Gallery fee $100 per artist (this fee is not due until the artist contract is signed). This fee helps fund the production of marketing materials for the exhibition. All gallery exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public; we appreciate all donations. Commission split is 65% to the artist/ 35% to the Paradise. 


For additional information call or email Julie Fakler, Paradise Center for the Arts Gallery Committee, at 507-332-7372, 507-210-6027, info@paradisecenterforthearts.org



Click here for the 2027-2028 Call for Artists