Call for Artists   Missoula Art Park   Missoula Art Museum   May–September 2026

The Missoula Art Museum (MAM) is accepting submissions for the Summer 2026 Art Park exhibition program.

The Art Park is a highly visible public space in downtown Missoula that attracts thousands of visitors annually. Featuring landscaping, seating, and public amenities, it functions as a place for rest, reflection, and community gathering within the city.

MAM seeks 2–5 artworks for exhibition May–September 2026. Sculptural work is strongly encouraged, but all media suitable for long-term outdoor display will be considered. Selected works must remain installed for the full exhibition period.

Proposals will be evaluated based on artistic merit, safety, site suitability, durability, and public engagement.

This program offers an opportunity to present work in a dynamic public setting and reach a broad audience. Individual artists, artist collectives, and curator-selected groups of artworks are all eligible for consideration.

Prospectus 

Eligibility: Student artists are not eligible 

Honorarium: $3,000 for the artist or collective selected for the Art Park 2026 season. This amount is intended to cover travel and installation expenses. If multiple artists are selected, the honorarium will be divided equally.

Submission Requirements:    Proposals must include:

· Cover letter highlighting the project’s connection to MAM’s programming mission

· Images of existing artworks proposed for exhibition (JPEG, TIFF or video)

· Exhibition plan outlining installation approach and site considerations

· Brief exhibition proposal (concept and intent)

· Current CV or résumé

· Contact information (email and phone number)

Artwork Requirements:    Works must be structurally sound, weather-resistant, and able to withstand seasonal climate conditions without excessive maintenance. Artists are expected to assist MAM staff with installation and deinstallation and should account for travel and logistics if applying from outside the local area.

All works must be securely installed to prevent movement from natural forces or human interaction. The Art Park includes a grid of 1” sleeve anchors in the ground; artworks must bolt directly to these anchors or be tethered with steel cable. Anchors are stainless encasements embedded in 8” of concrete and laid out in a grid; 5 feet on center and approximately 7 feet diagonally. 

MAM will provide routine oversight and basic maintenance during the exhibition period.

Important Dates:

· Submission deadline: March 31

· Notification: April 6

· Installation: May 18–21

· Opening reception: May 21, 5–7 PM

· Deinstallation: September 28–30