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Free Little Art Gallery Project

BDAC is excited to announce our upcoming summer project! Through a grant from Dakota West Arts Council, BDAC has plans to implement a free little art galleries throughout the area.

Modeled after free little libraries these mini galleries will make art more accessible. It will allow people to take or leave a piece of artwork...or both!

Out first box will be located at the Heritage River Landing. In partnership with the Northern Plains Heritage Area our theme for this box is the Missouri River. Open to interpretation and all media. We envision the gallery to be installed and open early June.  For projects details scroll down to view the specs below!

Contact BDAC with questions!

Free Little Art Gallery Submission Details

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This Free Little Library is Open to Everyone to Participate

Size: All artwork should be no bigger than 4"x4"

Medium: Any medium. Think of things that would go in a regular gallery but make them mini! This could be small drawings, paintings, ceramic pieces, sculpture, small painted rocks, jewelry, fiber arts... it is up to you. Small easels can be found at most art stores and on online. 

Theme: Because this mini gallery is next to the Heritage River landing, which overlooks the Missouri River we ask that all artwork created for this box be inspired by the river in some way. This is open to interpretation. Suggested ideas may look like the history of the river, points of interest, the life sustaining quality and sacredness of water, human and animals that use the river, and vegetation.

How it Works:  Visit the free little gallery at 1700 North River Road. Open the little gallery and put your art inside. If there is not room you can wait and return at a later time or if there is a piece of art you like take that and put yours in it's place! 

Free Little Art Gallery Online Gallery and Social Media: BDAC will create an online gallery on this page of pieces that are put in the free little art gallery. If you would like to be included anytime you complete a piece of art for the mini gallery please email us your image and we will include it. We may also feature it on social media. If you want to remain anonymous please let us know, otherwise please send your name, title of piece, medium, and any other info like your website or social media handles if you want one included.