Got Rhythm Call For Entry
- Deadline
- 33 days left
- Entry fee
- $15
- Location
- Illinois
- Exhibition window
- Sep 6, 2026 → Oct 25, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 30" max dimension
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Submit two-dimensional visual artworks celebrating the theme of music and rhythm, in accepted media (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, textiles).
Overview
Two-dimensional works of art that celebrate the theme of music and rhythm. Artists are invited to show how they respond to rhythm, sound, and music in their artwork, transforming musical notes, vocalizations, and song lyrics into visual art. Work may range from abstract to representational.
Accepted Media
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Textiles
Size & Format
- 30 inches on the longest side, including frame
- Work must hang on the wall
- Must weigh less than 5 pounds
Eligibility
Regional call limited to artists living in the Midwest in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 15, 2026
- Exhibition: September 6–October 25, 2026
- Opening reception: Saturday, September 6, 2–5 PM
Jurors
- Melanie P. Brown, painter and teaching artist based in Chicago; BA from Knox College, MFA from American University
- Ross Martens, artist, photographer, and art framer; co-owner of Alley Gallery since 2010
- Darren Oberto, artist and co-owner of Alley Gallery in Evanston; BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design
- Eligibility
- Regional
- Size & format
- 30 inches on the longest side, including frame
- Also worth noting
- 30 inches on the longest side, including frame
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