Kaddatz Galleries’ 1st Biennial Beck Invitational
Guest Juror: Amy Sharpe
Kaddatz Galleries invites emerging and established artists from our local and regional community to apply for the 1st Biennial Beck Invitational, a group exhibition honoring the artistic legacy of Charles Beck. The inaugural exhibition will be presented in the Kaddatz Galleries’ Main Gallery, July 7-August 15, 2026.
Throughout his long and prolific career, Beck drew continual inspiration from the landscape and rhythms of the place he called home. Whether depicting flocks of geese in flight, expansive hayfields, or the glowing sunsets of rural Minnesota, his work celebrated the beauty and character of everyday life in the Fergus Falls region.
Inspired by this legacy, this exhibition invites artists to reflect on how place shapes their creative practice. We seek submissions in all mediums that explore the landscapes, communities, environments, and personal connections that define “home.” Works may celebrate the natural beauty of the region, reflect on cultural or personal ties to place, or consider how living in a particular environment influences artistic perspective.
Through this exhibition, Kaddatz Galleries aims to highlight the rich creative voices of artists while honoring Beck’s enduring connection to the land and community that inspired his work.
Throughout his long and prolific career, Beck drew continual inspiration from the landscape and rhythms of the place he called home. Whether depicting flocks of geese in flight, expansive hayfields, or the glowing sunsets of rural Minnesota, his work celebrated the beauty and character of everyday life in the Fergus Falls region.
Inspired by this legacy, this exhibition invites artists to reflect on how place shapes their creative practice. We seek submissions in all mediums that explore the landscapes, communities, environments, and personal connections that define “home.” Works may celebrate the natural beauty of the region, reflect on cultural or personal ties to place, or consider how living in a particular environment influences artistic perspective.
Through this exhibition, Kaddatz Galleries aims to highlight the rich creative voices of artists while honoring Beck’s enduring connection to the land and community that inspired his work.
Guest Juror Amy Sharpe:
Amy Sharpe calls herself a weaver who writes, or a writer who weaves, depending on her current project. (She also works in fiber, paper and mixed media, and leads art exploration workshops.) A freelance writer and former newspaper editor, for 16 years she published “Homespun,” a magazine “celebrating the art of creative living.” She operates Ripple River Gallery at her home near Bay Lake, which she and her late husband, wood artist Bob Carls, established In 2000, specializing in “original work by exceptional regional artisans.” She worked with Charles Beck to "tell his story," and in 2017 produced and published “Charles Beck: The Nature of an Artist.” She dreams in color.
Amy Sharpe calls herself a weaver who writes, or a writer who weaves, depending on her current project. (She also works in fiber, paper and mixed media, and leads art exploration workshops.) A freelance writer and former newspaper editor, for 16 years she published “Homespun,” a magazine “celebrating the art of creative living.” She operates Ripple River Gallery at her home near Bay Lake, which she and her late husband, wood artist Bob Carls, established In 2000, specializing in “original work by exceptional regional artisans.” She worked with Charles Beck to "tell his story," and in 2017 produced and published “Charles Beck: The Nature of an Artist.” She dreams in color.
There is no fee to submit artworks for consideration, however, artists must use the form below to submit 1 - 4 images and an artist bio. Artists may include an artist statement, social media handles and/or a link to a website; previous exhibition experience not required. The deadline for submission is May 15th, 2026. Selected artists will be notified the week of May 26-29, 2026, at which time they will receive a gallery exhibition agreement as well as further instructions about art drop off and pick up. Artists will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their work.
Questions can be directed to: [email protected]
Questions can be directed to: [email protected]
Important Dates
- Exhibition Dates: July 7-August 15, 2026
- Deadline for Submissions: May 15, 2026 at 11:59PM CST
- Date Selected Artists Notified: May 26 - 29, 2026
- Art Delivery Dates: June 24 - 27, 2026