About the Open Call

This Olmsted County initiative, launching in 2026, selects two artists to complete a one-month residency between May and September. The program provides paid opportunities for artists to create public artworks using at least 90% reclaimed materials sourced from the Olmsted County Recycling Centers and Kalmar Landfill. The project is supported by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

What is Offered

Paid opportunity for a one-month residency, with access to reclaimed materials for artwork creation.

Requirements

Artists must create public artworks using at least 90% reclaimed materials obtained from specified Olmsted County facilities.

How to Apply

Applications open on December 15, 2025. Interested artists can apply through the Slideroom link: https://transformingtrash.slideroom.com/#/Login