The St. Louis River Alliance invites artists and community members to take part in The River Speaks: Art of the Estuary, a community art exhibition celebrating the deep ecological, cultural, and personal connections people hold with the St. Louis River Estuary. This exhibition will be hosted throughout March 2026 at Wussow’s Concert Café.

Artists are invited to submit existing 2D visual artwork inspired by the St. Louis River Estuary—its landscapes, wildlife, history, communities, and restoration efforts.

A full Call for Art Proposal document is available as a PDF with complete submission guidelines. Learn more & submit artwork

Important Dates

Art Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
Artist Notification: Early February
Artwork Drop-off: Early March (details provided upon acceptance)
Opening Reception & Open Mic: March 5, 2026 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: March 1-31, 2026
Location: Wussow’s Concert Café (324 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN)

Not a 2D artist? No problem! Come support and share…

On Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. we will celebrate the opening of The River Speaks: Art of the Estuary. Meet artists and experience this community-centered exhibition honoring our shared watershed.

Following the reception, stay for an Open Mic Night featuring river-inspired poems, music, and stories. All ages, experience levels, and creative voices are welcome. There will be a first come, first served sign-up available on site and each artist will have 5-minute performance slots.