Welcome to the 2026 FMVA Calendar of Events!
Below is a list of the events happening this year, and what to do to get involved. Be part of our events, or come see all types of works on display throughout the year!
To become a member, use this link: https://www.fmva.org/become-a-member/
2026 Calendar of Events
Little Exhibition
March 2nd – April 30th
Essentia Health
South University Campus
1702 S. University Dr., Fargo, ND 58103
Pick-Up on April 30th
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Big Exhibition
April 3rd – May 26th
West Acres Shopping Center
This year we will be in the JCPenney wing near the Fountain of Abundance!
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2D (hangable) art 24”x24” (including frame), must be framed with a wire for hanging. {smaller pieces are welcome}
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3D art 16”l x 16”w x 16”h
- Location: JCPenney wing near the Fountain of Abundance
Art Drop Off: April 2, noon-7pm
Reception: May 14, 2026, 5:30-7:30
Art Pick Up: May 26, noon-7pm
2026 Art Advocates’ Exhibition
Exhibit Date: July 29 – October 5, 2026
Times: Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Public Reception: August 8th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: West Acres Shopping Center, Fargo, ND
Online Submission Entry Form Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd
Art Drop Off: July 25th and 26th Noon – 6pm
Art Pick Up: Tuesday, October 6th Noon – 6pm
Visual Talks
May 21 Eric A. Johnson
Sept 17 David Ammala
Nov 19 Kent Kapplinger and J. Malcolm Thompson
*All Visual Talks are held at the Plains Art Museum a Thursday 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Studio Crawl 2026
October 3rd-4th Noon-6:00pm