Local Art at Planted.

The Planted. Gallery was created and exists to hold space for creatives, artists, and our community. Our Gallery changes theme, artist(s), and artwork every single month, featuring photography, fine art, sculpture, ceramics, textile works, mixed media, and so much more. 

Gallery Show opening receptions occur in tandem with Dubuque’s First Friday Events.

6—8pm, on the 1st Friday of every month.

Current Events

Open Show Calls

Interested in exhibiting at Planted.?

Explore our monthly collaborative group shows! Artwork is organized and displayed with other artists' work, featuring a unique theme designed to spark creativity while leaving room for creative interpretation.
November

Abundance

Finding Gratitude in Nature, Community & Everyday Life

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

Join us for a warm and welcoming First Friday this November at Planted. Gallery in Dubuque, as we celebrate Abundance—finding gratitude in nature, community, and the beauty of everyday life.

November invites us to slow down, reflect, and appreciate all that we already have. We’ll be debuting seasonally sweet new products, making this a First Friday you won’t want to miss!

As we gather to celebrate the season, we want to ask: What are you grateful for?

First Fridays is Downtown Dubuque’s monthly art series celebrating our vibrant creative community. Visit participating locations and make a night of it!

Submit Your Artwork
December

Made to Give

Affordable Gifts for the Holiday Season

Deadline: November 22nd, 2026

Celebrate the joy of giving with artwork made to be shared.

This exhibition highlights affordable, handcrafted pieces perfect for holiday gifting while supporting local artists and makers.

We're looking for work that is thoughtful, giftable, and accessible. Consider:

Ornaments
Jewelry
Ceramics
Prints
Fiber art
Wearable art
Small paintings
Functional objects
Holiday décor
Stocking stuffers

While holiday-inspired work is welcome, it isn't required. We encourage artists to create meaningful pieces someone would love to give, or receive!

We encourage submissions to be priced at $100 or less to help make original art accessible during the holiday season.

Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. Functional work, sculpture, paintings, photography, fiber arts, jewelry, and mixed media are all welcome!

Submit Your Artwork

Grow with us!

Join our community of local artists and become part of what makes Planted. unique. As a consignment artist, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your work in our gallery and contribute to our ever-evolving collection of handcrafted goods.

Apply here

Meet Our Gallery Manager

Jes Stewart-Wagner

Jes is a Dubuque-based artist, designer, and curator dedicated to building community through creativity. As Gallery Manager at Planted., they curate exhibitions, support emerging and established artists, and help shape a space where art and conversation thrive. A Clarke University graduate with a B.A. in Studio Art and Graphic Design, Jes’s own work explores collaboration, storytelling, and the power of shared experience.

Contact Information

Please reach out to the email below with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!