Our Own Perspectives | Open Call
Next Open Call: Applications Accepted Spring 2027
In 2025, the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North issued a call for entry for a series of community arts exhibitions. Six Interior ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ artists/collaborations were selected for shows opening between spring 2026 and fall 2028. All exhibits will be shown within UAMN’s Rose Berry ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Art Gallery.
- Applications at °ä²¹¹óÉ were accepted starting October 24, 2025.
- Applications were due Sunday, November 30, 2025.
- Selected proposals were announced January 2026.
This call was open to Interior ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ artists (individuals and collaborations) as well as to community curators proposing collections of cultural objects. Artists were strongly encouraged to develop new work for this opportunity and applications were reviewed by a committee consisting of professional artists and museum staff.
Artists Selected from this Call:
, The Sick (April – July, 2026)
(August – December, 2026)
(September – December, 2027)
(January – April, 2028)
, What Matters, Broadsides from ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ (May – July, 2028)
OneTree ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ (August – December, 2028)
Our Next Open Call:
Call Scope Finalized (Fall 2026)
Open for Applications (Spring 2027)
Show Selection (April/May 2027)
Show Openings (2029)
The entrance to the Our Own Perspectives Gallery is just inside the Rose Berry ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Art Gallery. The gallery space is approximately 6’ wide and 40’ long (see PDF), with specific architectural characteristics that we encourage to be addressed in the proposals.
The exhibition space includes two alcoves with track lighting. These work well for 2D works as well as provide the opportunity for 3D pieces.
The second alcove in the exhibition space is larger and slightly deeper.
The exhibition space features a large wall case that can be used to display artwork, and also been used successfully as a small companion process exhibit.
All applicants must submit the following on °ä²¹¹óÉ. Collaborative applicants should designate one person to apply for the group:
- Artist/Curator Statement that situates the proposed exhibition of artwork or cultural objects in their respective fields. If the proposal is for cultural objects, please describe your qualifications for representing the objects. (1000 words)
- Artist/Curator Bio(s) including a summary of the artist/curator’s professional background, education, artistic influences, and current projects. If a collaborative proposal, include all artists’ bios. (3000 words)
- Artist/Curator Resume(s) listing the professional experiences, skills, exhibition history, and other accomplishments of the applicant. Community curators submitting cultural objects for consideration should submit a resume/history and indicate where the curator has served for other exhibitions. If a collaborative proposal, Include all resumes in one file. (2MB)
- Exhibition Proposal describing in detail the proposed exhibition. Curators should indicate whether the objects have been exhibited at other locations. Whether or not artworks are completed, to the extent possible, please include a detailed list of the work/objects submitted or proposed, including: title, medium, dimensions, approximate weights, and dates of creation for each. Where possible, please also include any available information regarding routine and/or special requirements for display, such as framing, mounting, glazing, and any preferred/required timing (opening/closing dates) for the show. (2MB)
- Application Fee of $25.
If you have further questions or need assistance with applying, please contact UAMN Director of Exhibits, Roger Topp, at rmtopp@alaska.edu.
The UA Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, and the only research and teaching museum in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. We are located in Fairbanks, ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, on the traditional lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River. To learn more about the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North, visit www.uaf.edu/museum/