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250 Years in the Making
Freedom
Rising.
An 18-Month Community Art Calendar · July 2026 – December 2027
Submit original artwork celebrating freedom — what it looks like, what it cost, what it means to you right now.
18 winning pieces. 18 months on someone's wall. Open to all ages and all mediums.
18 winning pieces. 18 months on someone's wall. Open to all ages and all mediums.
Entry Fees
Adult Entry
Ages 18 and up
$40
Student Entry
Ages 13–17
$30
Key Dates
Submit Online By
May 31, 2026
Winners Announced
June 15, 2026
Calendars Ready
July 1, 2026
Art Exhibits
July 4–15, 2026
Art Exhibits — July 4–15, 2026
Exhibit One
Minneapolis
Location TBA
Exhibit Two
Monticello, MN
Location TBA
Exhibit Three
Online Gallery
freedomforcemn.org
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Freedom has been rising for 250 years.
Add your voice to it.
freedomforcemn.org/freedom-rising.html
Add your voice to it.
Proceeds benefit Freedom Force Ltd · 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Entry fees are non-refundable · High-resolution files required (min. 300 DPI)
Entry fees are non-refundable · High-resolution files required (min. 300 DPI)