The Great Rivers Biennial is a collaborative exhibition program presented by CAM and the Gateway Foundation. This major initiative identifies three emerging and mid-career artists living and working in the greater St. Louis metropolitan region, provides finalists with an unrestricted cash award, and elevates their profiles with an exhibition and programming at CAM. 2026 Great Rivers Biennial applications open April 1, 2025 and close at 11:59 pm CT on June 1, 2025. 

Artists interested in applying for the 2026 Great Rivers Biennial award are invited to join CAM staff and Midwest Artist Project Services co-founder Brigid Flynn at the Museum for an application workshop. Attendees will learn how to submit a competitive application, have the opportunity to ask questions, and meet other applicants. Doors open at 5:30 pm. 

Registration is encouraged; please click here to sign up.

Accessibility Notes

To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for this event, please contact programs@camstl.org with as much prior notice possible to ensure availability.