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!

• 2D (hangable) art 24”x24” (including frame), must be framed with a wire for hanging. {smaller pieces are welcome}
• 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 22^nd 
Art Drop Off: July 25^th and 26^th Noon – 6pm
Art Pick Up:  Tuesday, October 6^th Noon – 6pm

*All Visual Talks are held at the Plains Art Museum a Thursday  6:00pm – 7:30pm

FMVA Get Together & Art Exchange- September 12th, 2026 1pm-4pm

Picnic Shelter

Rabanus Park

4315 18th Ave South

Fargo, ND 58103

Meet us at the main shelter in Rabanus Park, 1-4pm on Saturday, September 12 for a potluck social and invite a friend. This event is open to the public.

 FMVA will conduct an art exchange during its September 12th pot-luck social gathering at Rabanus Park Picnic Shelter. The exchange is open to all FMVA members wishing to trade their art with fellow artists. See FMVA Newsletter for more information.

Studio Crawl 2026

October 3rd-4th Noon-6:00pm