Otherworldly Arts Collective

@oacmn.bsky.social

The Otherworldly Arts Collective presents annual art shows such as Gods & Monsters and Safe Word. We work with independent artists and host groups shows both public and private. Visit us at ALTR Gallery Minneapolis, MN linktr.ee/OtherworldlyArtsCollective

OAC's policy includes a ban on images generated via AI. After years of research and debate, we've solidified this policy and included it in our artist contract: NO IMAGERY GENERATED BY AI. The new contract language allows OAC to ban artists caught using AI imagery AT ANY TIME.

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Gods & Monsters –– Halloween art show, is now taking submissions to be in the show. For fairness and transparency to artists: Entry for judging is free. There is a $25 fee if accepted into the show. OAC takes 35% of all sales from the event (price your work accordingly). Best of luck.

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The Paleo Art Show returns for a second year. Local twin cities artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Artists outside MPLS/STP, yet skilled in mailing art, can also apply. Application is free; fees apply if accepted to the show. Gallery takes 30% (set prices accordingly). Best of luck!

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Slap-Happy Sticker Show — turning ALTR gallery into a sticker shop! Come get all the stickers you need to sticker bomb whatever you heart desires! Multiple designs by multiple artists will give the fine art of stickers the cultural exhibition experience it deserves.

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CALL FOR ART!!! Broken Windows Theory: street art show Exhibition celebrates the innate beauty and rebellious .spirit of public infectious art in all forms. Local artists encouraged, yet, out-of-state artists can apply if they can handle our fraught mail system

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Otherworldly Arts Collective supports and celebrates creativity in our ever growing Twin Cities artist community. Opening ALTR Gallery over a year ago was a natural step in OAC's mission. With it, we can better serve artists with this space. ALTR will be available for rentals over the Summer.

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Busy week coming up at ALTR Gallery: 1 of 4 lessons in ProCreate, by artist and tattooer Lana Bosak. Followed by figure drawing using traditional Chinese dress. Over to discussing all things death, dying, and living with death. * Death Cafe is free; register at OACMN.com for other events.

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Join us, Saturday May 9: 5-8pm, for the opening reception of artist Karen Aldrich — at Cryptid Hair Parlour. Karen's paper-cut art, and explorations in multimedia, invites viewers into a highly detailed and imaginative world. Meet Karen, talk art process, while enjoying snacks and beverages.

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GreenHaus: ALTR Gallery will turn into an indoor jungle during Art-A-Whirl weekend, featuring over 120 artists and their foliage-inspired art. On May 16th and 17th, we will be hosting a Plant Cake Walk for cuttings, treats, and donated plant pots. Artists and plant-lovers please share.

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Join us! Costumed Figure Drawing Co-Op, Wednesday, March 25 at ALTR Gallery. Our model will be dressed in his costume inspired by a green dragon (a green Agbada with dragon wings, & accessories). 6:30-9:30pm Doors 6:15pm Visit link in profile for cost. Event is 18+ Co-hosted with @oacmn.bsky.social

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Some of my favorite experiments from our February Costumed Figure Drawing Co-op. I explored using limited colored pencils. Thanks dirty_chai_burlesque(is not on Bsky) for posing! At ALTR Gallery Co-hosts: @oacmn.bsky.social Next drawing co-op night is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. More info to come!

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Follow the link in our bio to apply for GreenHaus: a plant-based art show. Artists with plant related work please apply! GreenHaus is set to debut on Art-A-Whirl weekend, the biggest art crawl in the nation! May 15th-17th 🌻

🌻 NEW EXHIBITION ALERT 🌻 ALTR Gallery will be debuting a plant-based art show this coming Art-A-Whirl weekend! GreenHaus is a group exhibition in search of artwork the beauty of botanicals, fungi and plants of all kinds. The call for art will remain open until March 14th! 🌻 Link in bio 🌻

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