“Bringing Tribal Artists Together”
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – BUILDING A BRIDGE ART EXHIBITION INFORMATION
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Application Deadline – June 30
Artists Notified of Acceptance or Rejection – August 1
Deadline To Receive Artwork – September 20
Show Dates: October 1, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Reception – October 15, 2025
Take Down of Artwork – The week of January 26, 2026
The Building a Bridge Art Exhibition will be held at:
Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion
7845 Church Street
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
SRTAG upholds and supports the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of Native American art. Artists from both Official State Recognized Tribes and Federally Recognized Tribes are welcome to apply for this exclusive art show, which is limited to 25 participants. Each selected artist will receive a $140 stipend for their participation. To comply with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, all applicants must provide a photo of their tribal ID to confirm their eligibility. Alternatively, applicants may submit a letter from the tribe they represent on official letterhead, stating that they are artisans for the tribe. Please note that applying to this show does not guarantee acceptance into the Building a Bridge Art Exhibition.
Requirements:
-Artists must be 18 years or older.
-All artwork must be original, handcrafted work that is produced or designed by the artist.
-Artist must submit 2 or 3 pieces of work to be juried.
–AI-generated creations will not be accepted.
-Any use of feathers, animal skins, bones, etc., must comply with state and federal laws, including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act.
–No items using Migratory Bird Feathers will be allowed in the show. (Refer to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for more details.)
-Artists are responsible for the safe shipping or delivery of their artwork to the designated address.
-Artwork must fit within a 3-foot to 6-foot display area.
-Artists must meet the arrival deadline for the show or their work will not be in the show.
-Artists are responsible for proper insurance of their work during shipping. (The artwork will be insured by the Kress Pavilion while on display.)
Application – Please fill out completely.
Thank you:
“We are excited to announce we have received a Grant from Wisconsin Humanities! Our project supports Wisconsin Humanities’ mission to strengthen our democracy through educational and cultural programs that build connections and understanding among people of all backgrounds and beliefs throughout the state. ”
SRTAG sincerely thanks the Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion for generously providing their beautiful facilities to showcase our artists’ artwork. Your support helps uplift and celebrate Native artists in our community.
SRTAG sincerely thanks PAI for collaborating with our team to curate the Building A Bridge Art Show. Your support and partnership help bring this meaningful exhibition to life.
We at SRTAG sincerely thank ONAP for extending their services to our team and helping to facilitate the Building A Bridge Art Show. Your support is invaluable in bringing this vision to life.