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Submit up to 3 original contemporary artworks completed within the past 3 years for a national juried exhibition.
Submit artwork for purchase and display at Western Illinois University Center for Performing Arts; the committee seeks two 2D or 3D works suitable for hanging.
Submit a minimum of 4 images of high quality, handmade, original work (fine art or craft) to be juried for acceptance into the One of a Kind Spring Show.
Submit 1 to 20 original works created through traditional analog printmaking processes for jury consideration for an international print biennial exhibition.
Submit an artist statement, bio, sample images, a proposal for a new sculptural work for public installation in Chicago, and a project budget.
Apply to exhibit handmade, original work at the One of a Kind Holiday Show in December 2026.
Submit up to 3 original artworks with bold, vibrant, saturated colors and dynamic compositions for a juried gallery exhibition.
Submit up to 2 images of small sculptures or 2D/3D work under 12 inches for a holiday group exhibition.
Submit a minimum of 4 images for consideration in this one-day indoor holiday gift, jewelry, and home decor art show.
Submit minimum 4 images of your jewelry, craft, or home decor work for consideration in this one-day gift and Valentine's Day art market.
Submit an online application with a portfolio of contemporary art work for a one-time $2,500 award in exchange for an original artwork to join Material Works' permanent collection.
Submit 4 images representing your complete body of work plus a booth display image for jury review to be selected for this top-tier juried art fair.
Submit artwork for juried exhibitions exploring various themes celebrating women and nonbinary artists' work across all media.
Submit four digital images (three of individual works, one booth display shot) for one or two fine art or craft categories.
Submit five images (one booth image, unless Emerging Artist) to apply for a coveted artist booth at this top-ranked outdoor fine art fair.
Submit a minimum of 4 images of your original artwork for a juried outdoor fine arts fair.
Submit a minimum of 4 images of your original artwork in one of the accepted mediums to be considered for the 28th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, a juried outdoor event.
Submit 1 to 3 JPEG images of 2D, 3D, or 4D abstract expressionist artworks for a juried exhibition at CSI Project Space Gallery.
Submit 1–3 JPEG images of sculptural or 2D/3D/4D work exploring one's relationship with the unknown and intuition.
Submit up to three sculptures for a juried exhibition celebrating dynamic works with momentum, movement, or transformational potential.
Submit qualifications and proposals for a series of murals to be painted in six traffic bump outs along N. Milwaukee Ave.
Apply to exhibit and sell your work at The Other Art Fair Chicago, a fair bringing together independent artists to showcase boundary-pushing works.
Professional contemporary artists with a distinct visual language are invited to submit their work for possible gallery representation and presentation at Spectrum Chicago 2026.
Submit a formal application with business plan, lease copy, and narrative describing the project scope and downtown contribution to request grant reimbursement for eligible retail consulting, visual merchandising, online sales platforms, website development, and marketing expenses.
Apply for a two-week or longer self-directed residency at a 350-acre farm near Lake Michigan with studio spaces, equipment access, and shared housing.
Revitalization and activation of downtown West Chicago through private property improvements, particularly restoration of historically significant buildings and removal of blighted conditions.