Our friendly neighborhood river squid, Todd, loves all things art and creation! Every year, SquidFest features a robust Community Art Exhibition full of creations made by folks in the region. Todd believes that art can be just about anything, as long as some part of it is created by YOU! Fiber art, floral arrangement, drawing, painting, sculpture, block printing, poem or essay, short story, recipe, clothing design, metalwork, collage, song - whatever it is that you love to do, make or create.

Todd infamously asks you “WHAT IS YOUR ART?”

Artworks will be displayed at the Memorial Park Shelter House during SquidFest on August 15 from 11 AM – 4 PM. Attendees will vote for their favorites in each respective category for a total of 2 Voter’s Choice winners!

Categories: Student (12-18) + Adult (18+).

Submissions: Bring completed submission form + your artwork to the Granite Area Arts Council (K.K. Berge Building) OR mail your form and artwork to: ATTN: SquidFest, 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN.

Download the form below or pick one up from the yes! house or granite area arts council.

DUE DATE: All artworks must be submitted by August 7, 2026.

Artworks MUST be picked up at SquidFest between 4-4:30 PM. Contact us at prairiesquidfest@gmail.com to make alternate pick up arrangements.

Seeking local artists & creators to submit their works to the 2026 SquidFest Community Art Exhibition! Show off your work, be a part of SquidFest, and get the chance to be the Voter’s Choice winner, featuring a $50 prize!