EXHIBITION OPENING 7:00PM, APRIL 21 WITH THE AMS RECEPTION.
GALLERIES WILL BE CLOSED PRIOR TO 7:00PM.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebration of art, community, and legacy at the Duluth Art Institute Annual Member Show. This year we made it bigger and better than ever!
Thank you to our presenting event sponsor, Krenzen Auto.
Theme: We Hold These Truths
Our 2026 AMS centers on reflection, inspiration, and the enduring power of art in shaping truth and community.
Evening Highlights
AMS Pre-Reception Cocktail Fundraiser & Jazz Concert
5:00PM – Sip cocktails (members: first one is on the DAI Board of Directors!), enjoy live jazz, and celebrate the legacy of the Duluth Art Institute while supporting the arts for generations to come.
Member Meeting
6:30PM – Offsite gathering for DAI members to connect, discuss, and envision the future of our institute.
AMS Opening Reception
7:00PM – Step into our newly curated art reception celebrating local and regional artists.
Volunteer
Want to help make the AMS the best it can be? We’re looking for volunteers to help out with art drop-off, art pick-up, and the opening night events.
What’s New This Year
- Enhanced legacy-focused fundraising experience
- Seven additional weeks on view
- Buy AMS artworks with our convenient online storefront
More About the Theme
Something new is coming to the Annual Member Show! For the first time, the AMS will center around a theme: “We Hold These Truths.”
This theme continues throughout the 2026 exhibition schedule, contributing to a broader conversation about American art. This year’s AMS is a chance for our member artists to weigh in on the conversation, expressing their truth through their art.
Truth can take many forms. It can emerge from cultural heritage, lived experience, artistic process, or community connection. When brought together, artwork creates a collective conversation, showing us the richness and diversity of perspectives within our community. Each voice contributes to a broader dialogue about who we are and what we hold to be true.
Timeline
- March 9, 2026: Application closed at 11:59pm CST
- March 10–April 8, 2026: Accepted applicants will be contacted via email with details regarding schedule, artwork delivery, and may be asked to supply additional support materials.
- April 6, 2026 Shipment Date: Artwork must be shipped through Fed Ex. Include or email a prepaid return label for Fedex. Artywork must arrive by to April 6.
- April 9, 2026, 9:00am–6:00pm CT: Artwork Drop-Off Day. Accepted artworks must be delivered to the DAI galleries during this time. Accommodations may be available prior to April 9. Contact Exhibition Manager by email.
- April 21, 2026, 5:00–6:30pm: Pre-Reception Cocktail Fundraiser & Jazz Concert (Tickets available soon)
- April 21, 6:30–7:00pm: Annual DAI Member Meeting
- April 21, 2026, 7:00pm–9:00pm CT: AMS Reception, open to the public
- April 21, 2026–July 10, 2026: Exhibition on view in the DAI Downtown Galleries
- July 14, 2026, 9:00am–5:00pm CT: Artwork Pick-Up Day. Artworks must be picked up from the DAI galleries during this time by the artist. Contact the DAI Exhibitions Manager by email, if alternative pick-up plans are needed.