Application Open for Split Rock Lighthouse Photography and Art Program

Artists can submit their work to be featured at the historic site’s Visitor Center

For immediate release

Dated: July 21, 2026

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Location: Split Rock Lighthouse

TWO HARBORS, Minn. (July 21, 2026) – Spl i t Rock Lighthouse is now accepting submissions from photographers and artists for the 2027 season of Photography & Art at the Rock. The rotating exhibit located in the lobby of the Visitor Center at Split Rock Lighthouse showcases local landscape and wildlife photographers and artists.

Photographers and artists are encouraged to submit their work online. Eight artists will be selected to showcase their work at the exhibit in 2027.

Photography & Art at the Rock celebrates the wonder of nature and the passion of photographers and artists. Works from artists will be featured in the Split Rock Visitor Center for one month at a time throughout the year. Artists will also have the opportunity to discuss their work during onsite programs.

Accepted works include two dimensional artforms such as drawings, paintings, prints, and photographs. Art created by pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolors, and oil paints will be considered. All photographs must be created by the photographer. Digital and film are acceptable. AI-generated images will not be accepted. The deadline for artists to apply is August 31, 2026.

Artwork must be able to hang on a wall and have a “north woods aesthetic.”

More information about Photography & Art at the Rock is available here.

About the Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.