All original art is welcome

Are you an artist? A student? A teacher? Do you dabble in your free time with ceramics? Or watercolor? All are welcome. Will you give your talent and time and donate your original art for sale during Alight-A-Whirl?  

Note: Art created on the theme of a ‘shared future’ is encouraged but not required. We will gladly accept donations of your existing art pieces.

Submission deadline: April 15th

All submissions are final. Earlier submissions may be featured and spotlighted in the lead-up to Alight–A–Whirl. All proceeds from the sale of donated art will fund Alight’s work with refugee and displaced families around the world and in Minnesota.

How does it work?

Alight believes that a fulfilling life calls for the care of body, mind, and spirit, the experience of being and feeling safe, the peace of house and home, the pursuit of education, the dignity of work and financial security, and the experience of loving human connection. And this is what we aim to provide.

Get involved

You can make a difference for refugees and displaced people at Alight-A-Whirl 2026!

Submit your Art

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  • Submit your original art to be showcased and sold during Art-A-Whirl (May 15 – 17). We will gladly accept donations of your existing art pieces but extra points if you create art based on our theme - A shared future with safety, peace and dignity for all.  
  • Please fill out this submission form for each original artwork piece you donate. This information will be provided to the collector at the time of purchase, giving them an opportunity to learn more about your work.
  • All submissions will be in the art sale, auction, or marketplace and are final

Submission Guidelines

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  • Must be original art but can be in any format (Paintings, drawings, photography, handmade prints, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, fiber, wood art etc.)
  • Ideally ranging from 5”x7” to 24”x36”. Other pieces are not much bigger than a breadbox. Art pieces buyers can easily envision and fit in their homes and lives
  • Submission deadline April 15.  All submissions are final.

Sponsorship

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Thousands of people visit Alight’s Minneapolis Hub in NE Minneapolis during Art-A-Whirl – it’s a great time for us to spotlight your support and generosity for the displaced. Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Chris Kindler at chrisk@wearealight.org or 651 428 5955 to learn more.

Participating Artists

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To be confirmed.

Alight in action

in Jordan

6,000

young people enrolled in alternative education programs

70,000

Syrian refugees helped to recover from trauma

1,000

Syrian families supported through livelihoods activities

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