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Opportunity for Artist Vendors:Oak Park Area Arts Council / Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14th, 2026The Oak Park ...
06/10/2026

Opportunity for Artist Vendors:
Oak Park Area Arts Council /
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14th, 2026

The Oak Park Area Arts Council is looking for 20 artists that are interested in being vendors for an art market scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 16th.

This market will feature hangable art just as paintings, prints, photographs, tapestries, ect.

Those interested should complete the Thursday Night Out Art Market Interest Form linked in their IG bio OR follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmTbfD3DqTiAI3_yAhAiNNGx9Nm3zctVqlxhifPwhAWROhfA/viewform

Deadline is Sunday, June 14th.
Questions? Email: [email protected]

Opportunity for Artists: / Arts in Bartlett Online Submission Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026; midnight$20 submission fe...
06/10/2026

Opportunity for Artists:
/ Arts in Bartlett
Online Submission Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026; midnight
$20 submission fee for Arts in Bartlett member rate (up to 3 works)
$30 submission fee for Arts in Bartlett non-member rate (up to 3 works)

POV Exhibit
Arts in Bartlett is hosting a judged art exhibition – POV (Point Of View) on display from July 7 through September 30, 2026. Artists are invited to submit up to three (3) works of art per submission fee.

Prizes:
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $100

Reception Choice Award – $100 prize based on live votes submitted at Exhibit Reception on August 7, 2026, from 7-9pm. Qualified local judges will determine winners. Winners to be announced at Exhibit Reception on August 7, 2026.

Artwork must be your own and original, no copies. No AI artwork. Works are limited to 2D and 3D, film and performance arts are not allowed.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

FREE Opportunites for All: / Sisters in Cinema South Shore Remembers Walking TourJoin Sisters In Cinema on Saturday, Jun...
06/09/2026

FREE Opportunites for All:
/ Sisters in Cinema
South Shore Remembers Walking Tour
Join Sisters In Cinema on Saturday, June 13th, starting at 9AM, for a day of walking tours, community conversation, and celebration of the South Shore neighborhood!

Please RSVP with the links below.

South Shore Remembers Walking Tour
Saturday, June 13th, 9AM
Rosenblum Park, 7547 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL
Free RSVP: www.GiveButter.com/South-Shore-Remembers-Walks

When Past Meets Power: We’ve Been Here: Black Q***r Power, Joy, and Legacy
Saturday, June 13th, 1 - 3pm [Lunch 12 - 1pm)
Sisters In Cinema Media Arts Center, 2310 E 75th St, Chicago, IL
Free RSVP: www.GiveButter.com/Past-Meets-Power

REMINDER - Happening Tomorrow!IAC Creative Project Grant WorkshopWednesday, June 10th at 5:30 p.m.Ottawa Center for the ...
06/09/2026

REMINDER - Happening Tomorrow!
IAC Creative Project Grant Workshop
Wednesday, June 10th at 5:30 p.m.
Ottawa Center for the Arts, The Great Hall, 910 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL

Join Program Director, Danielle Heal, hosted by Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, at the Ottawa Center for the Arts on June 10th, at 5:30 pm to meet and greet area grantees and potential grantees.

This short program will include a brief overview of the agency and available grants with a focus on grants for our upcoming Creative Projects Grant application and how to apply.

There will be plenty of time to answer any questions.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/EoZDZPv4stSKoUZF7

Questions? Email: [email protected] or email the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation: [email protected]

Opportunity for Sound Compositions: / Experimental Sound Studio Proposals are due Sunday, June 14, 2026 by midnight.OPEN...
06/08/2026

Opportunity for Sound Compositions:
/ Experimental Sound Studio
Proposals are due Sunday, June 14, 2026 by midnight.

OPEN CALL: in celebration of Florasonic’s 25th anniversary, ESS is seeking proposals for four-channel sound compositions created for installation in the Lincoln Park Conservatory Fern Room.

One of the only ongoing sound installation programs in the U.S., Florasonic has commissioned 47 original works since 2001.

Proposed projects should showcase the unique potential of multichannel sound in this highly public context, demonstrating consideration for the location, which serves as a sanctuary and space of meditative calm and wonder for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The selected installation will run from Sunday, August 23-October 11, 2026.

Proposals are due Sunday, June 14, 2026 by midnight. Follow the link to application and further details: www.ess.org/open-call-florasonic-2026/

About ESS: Experimental Sound Studio is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to artistic evolution and the creative exploration of sound. As an international hub for sonic experimentation, ESS nurtures artists, heralds new works, and builds a broad, supportive community of makers, enthusiasts, and creative partners through production, presentation, education, and preservation.

Florasonic is developed by Experimental Sound Studio and is presented in partnership with the Lincoln Park Conservatory. This year’s program is supported by the Paul M. Angell Foundation.

Questions? www.ess.org/connect/

Opportunity for Residency: / Northeastern Illinois University Art + Design Department Apply to the NEIU Art + Design RIS...
06/08/2026

Opportunity for Residency:
/ Northeastern Illinois University Art + Design Department

Apply to the NEIU Art + Design RISO Residency!
Applications open until August 9th at 11:59pm CST

The RISO Residency strives to create visible connections between our diverse population of art and design students with working artists who embody these identities. This interaction provides invaluable insights and inspiration to our students, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and techniques. Visiting Artists should demonstrate a commitment to their artistic practice and an interest in engaging with NEIU’s students and creative community.

Each Visiting Artist is awarded an $800 honorarium and will have full access for a semester to the NEIU Art + Design RISO facilities.

Over the course of their residency, the Visiting Artist showcases their work in a public academic forum, leads a hands-on workshop and participates in a Portfolio Review Day for NEIU’s Art + Design students.

KEY DATES:
June 2 - August 9: Open Call
October: Emailed Acceptances
January 25 - May 14: Residency Session 1 (Spring semester)
August 30 - December 11: Residency Session 2 (Fall semester)

For more information and to apply, follow the link: https://form.jotform.com/261045079164153
OR visit NEIU Art + Design's IG page and access the application via their link in bio!

www.neiu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/arts-and-sciences/departments/art-design/visiting-artist-program

The IAC Muse Newsletter Illinois Artist SpotlightAlonso Galue - FY26 Accelerator Fund RecipientAlonso Galue, born in Ven...
06/05/2026

The IAC Muse Newsletter Illinois Artist Spotlight
Alonso Galue - FY26 Accelerator Fund Recipient

Alonso Galue, born in Venezuela, is a multidisciplinary artist now based in Chicago. His work spans across muralism, puppeteering, and performance, often delving into themes of migration, post-colonial thought, mental health, and Andean traditions. Galue holds a BFA from the University of Los Andes and has exhibited his work internationally, including at Northwestern University’s Wirtz Center and the Chicago Cultural Center. As a curator at Agitator Gallery, he champions immigrant voices through various artistic endeavors.

Galue’s installation, "Push-On: The Prophet of the Extra-Life," will run from June 12 to August 30 at The Flip: Chicago’s Playable Pinball Museum at Block 37- Lower Level, 108 N State St #15, in Chicago. The installation features a pinball machine transformed into a functional sculpture. This piece draws inspiration from ancestral Andean traditions, merging Venezuelan and Chicagoan cultural elements.
Additionally, Galue's "Paradise Aliens," a series of murals focusing on climate change and exile, is on view at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center. The exhibit is open through the summer of 2027. Galue also curated "A Painting Retrospective of Augusto Yanacopulos," currently at Agitator Gallery and in collaboration with Aguijon Theatre. This exhibit presents the first retrospective of Aguijón Theatre founder and multi-awarded Chilean-Greek-American painter Augusto Yanacopulos, spanning his 40-year career in theatre and visual arts in Chicago. The exhibit is open through June 27.

Galue said about the IAC impact in his career: "Thanks to the IAC Creative Accelerator Grant, I was able to rent a studio, purchase materials, and develop a series of large murals addressing climate change and exile that has benefited thousands of visitors at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, expanding the understanding of Ancestral Cultures and refugees in Chicago. The IAC Accelerator Grant pushed my career forward by allowing me to take risks in my socially engaged work and develop new research for more projects.“

LEARN MORE: www.agalue.com

Opportunity for Employment: / American Writers Museum The American Writers Museum is seeking a friendly and energetic St...
06/04/2026

Opportunity for Employment:
/ American Writers Museum

The American Writers Museum is seeking a friendly and energetic Storyteller to join our team at the front desk of the museum. The Storyteller is responsible for providing exceptional service to our visitors, which includes general admissions, school groups, and special event groups.

Available to work approximately one to three shifts per week, including weekend shift(s). Flexibility to take on extra shifts when available, including weekends, holidays, and evening events.

The Storyteller position is part-time. Starting rate $18/hour.

Go to their website to learn more and apply: www.americanwritersmuseum.org/about/join-our-team/

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Opportunity for Artists, Scientists, Journalists, and Activists:OPEN CALL - Multidisciplinary Artist ResidencyMay 4th - ...
06/04/2026

Opportunity for Artists, Scientists, Journalists, and Activists:
OPEN CALL - Multidisciplinary Artist Residency
May 4th - May 25th, 2027. Ecology Residency
The deadline to apply is 11:59 on Sunday, June 14th EST
/ Marble House Project
$35 application fee

Marble House Project is a multidisciplinary artist residency program that fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas, by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work together.
The residency is dedicated to ecological principles and integrates sustainable practices, including small-scale organic food production and waste conservation. Residents sustain their growth by engaging with the grounds while working on their artistic practice.
Marble House Project is founded on the belief that the act of creating, whether in the studio or in nature, is how human potential expands and community thrives.

Marble House Project accepts approximately 50 residents and is open to artists living in the United States and abroad. You must be at least 21 years old.
Each session accommodates eight artists and is specifically curated to bring together a diverse group of creative workers, to maximize potential for collaboration and dialogue while in residence and beyond.

Follow the link to learn more and to apply: www.marblehouseproject.org/residency-details

Marble House Project is located at 1161 Dorset West Rd, Dorset, VT, United States, 05251

If you still have questions you may contact: [email protected].

Image by Jowita Wyszomirska (a current Marble House resident).

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