Selby Art Exchange: Celebrating Rondo’s Creativity
Call for Artists: Selby Ave Art Exchange Mini Galleries
Rondo Community Land Trust (CLT) invites visual artists with a connection to the Rondo neighborhood to participate in a unique opportunity to exhibit and sell artwork inside businesses along the Selby Avenue corridor in Saint Paul.
Through this ongoing project, selected artists will be matched with a local business to display their work in a curated, mini-gallery installation that brings art directly into community-centered, high-traffic spaces. This opportunity is part of the Selby Art Exchange, funded through the 2024 Neighborhood STAR Program.
Through this ongoing project, selected artists will be matched with a local business to display their work in a curated, mini-gallery installation that brings art directly into community-centered, high-traffic spaces. This opportunity is part of the Selby Art Exchange, funded through the 2024 Neighborhood STAR Program.
What This Opportunity Offers
- Rotating Exhibition Space: Display your artwork in a business on Selby Ave (approx. 5ft x 5ft space)
- Expanded Visibility: Get your work in front of new audiences and potential buyers
- Point-of-Sale Infrastructure: Rondo CLT will provide signage and POS support so your artwork is easy to view and purchase
- Installation Covered: Rondo CLT covers all installation costs and coordinates with businesses for mounting and logistics
- Online Presence: Your work and story will be featured on a dedicated project webpage
- Community Connection: Artists will be part of a growing network of creatives, business owners, and corridor advocates
Please Note: Artists will not be compensated directly by Rondo CLT for participation. The opportunity is focused on visibility, sales, and new market access.
Eligibility
We welcome submissions from artists who:
- Have a personal, cultural, or creative connection to the Rondo neighborhood
- Can maintain an active, rotating display of work throughout the exhibition period
- Are open to collaborating with businesses on placement, theme, or style
- Can track inventory and coordinate artwork refresh as needed
- Work in mediums suitable for indoor display and sales (e.g., painting, photography, mixed media)
Timeline
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing until December 31, 2025
- Matching Period: Begins February 2026
- Installations: March–December 2026
- Minimum Display Period: 12 months (with regular updates to work as needed by the artist)
How to Apply
Complete the Google Form: https://forms.gle/mhWrafkNGbyKS2Ws6
You’ll be asked to provide:
- A short artist bio
- Your connection to the Rondo community
- Images of 3–5 sample works
- A statement of interest describing your artistic style, what themes your work explores, and why you're interested in participating
- Any preferred display requirements or installation notes
Questions or Accessibility Needs?
Reach out to:
Felicia Perry
Economic Development Manager – Rondo CLT
felicia@rondoclt.org
651-789-5062