Little, but BOLD! V - Annual Holiday Group Exhibition — Chicago Sculpture International

Chicago Sculpture International is asking artists to submit up to two small 2D or 3D artworks for its annual holiday group exhibition, "Little, but BOLD! V."

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Deadline: due Nov 6, 2027
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Location: The Dragonfly Gallery, 2436 W, Madison St. Chicago, IL.
Exhibition window: Dec 12, 2026 → Jan 2, 2027
Size cap: ≤ 12" max dimension

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Overview

Little, but BOLD! V is an annual holiday group exhibition hosted at The Dragonfly Gallery. It celebrates all things unmonumental, asserting that small things can hold the same importance as the largest monument.

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 12, 6-9 pm
Exhibit Dates: December 12, 2026 - January 2, 2027

Guidelines

Applicants must be current CSI members. If not, become a member.
Submit up to 2 artwork images.
All submissions must be smaller than 12 in. x 12 in.
2D and 3D work accepted - Wall-mounted sculptures encouraged.
Price (with 30% donation added) or NFS.

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Media accepted

all mediasculpture

Entries per artist: Up to 2
Sales commission: Organizer retains 30% on sales
Theme

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The exhibition celebrates "unmonumental" small artworks, asserting that small things can hold the same importance as large monuments, challenging the narrative that "bigger is better" in sculpture.

Eligibility

Applicants must be current CSI members.

Size & format

smaller than 12 in. x 12 in.

Also worth noting

smaller than 12 in. x 12 in.