Breakthrough — An Emerging Artist Showcase

An initiative of Sioux Falls Stage & Gallery, Inc.

 

Shining a light on the next era of local visual artists

Artists on the rise need a platform worthy of their skillful ability to create beauty. In partnership with the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls Stage & Gallery will Breakthrough ’27, our second-ever showcase of Sioux Falls emerging artists in one of the city’s premier visual arts venues, the Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center. All emerging artists who have never previously had a solo exhibition in the Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center and who live within a 10-mile radius of the city limits of Sioux Falls are encouraged to enter.

How it Works:

The exhibition remains on display in the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center Dec. 18, 2026, thru March 28, 2027. The Thursday, Feb. 18, opening event includes an adjudication, live entertainment and cash prizes for selected exhibiting artists.

Complete the Submission Form

CALL FOR ART:

Sioux Falls Stage & Gallery is seeking submissions for an Emerging Artist Showcase exhibition, to be held at the Visual Arts Center, Washington Pavilion. This exhibition aims to give artists on the rise a needed platform to showcase their skillful ability to create beauty. ALL artists that submit artwork that fit within the following content and submission guidelines will be accepted. There is NO cost to enter.

Cash prizes will be awarded at the Feb. 18 event, so submit your best work for a chance to win! Awards include “Best in Show” for $500, “Breakthrough” for $200, and “Sioux Falls Spirit” for $200.

Submission Guidelines:

  • ONE artwork will be accepted per artist

  • All emerging artists who have never previously had a solo exhibition at the Visual Arts Center are invited to participate

  • Artists must live within a 10-mile radius of the city limits of Sioux Falls

  • All artistic mediums will be accepted (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital, etc.)

  • Submitted artwork must not exceed 50”x50”

  • Submitted artwork must not exceed 75 lbs

  • All artwork must be delivered ready to install (wires, hanging hardware, etc., must be attached)

  • Artists must be able to deliver artwork to the Visual Arts Center on one of the drop off days: Friday, October 23 – 10am-4pm; Friday, November 13 – 10am-4pm; or Friday, November 27 - 10am-4pm

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Sioux Falls Stage & Gallery, Inc. is nonprofit 509(a)(2) public charity.