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Exhibitions
Submission Guidelines
The Chicago Arts District Exhibitions space was initiated to allow visiting artists and curators the opportunity to be a part of the exceptional group of artists and gallerists operating within the Chicago Arts District. This temporary space is made available throughout the year for visiting exhibitors.
Exhibitors in the gallery enjoy many benefits and services made possible by the Chicago Arts District staff, such as:
- Participation in the popular 2nd Fridays Gallery Night Program
As one of the over two-dozen galleries participating on the 2nd Friday of each month, Chicago Arts District Exhibitions exhibitors benefit from a built-in audience of diverse attendees. On average, the event draws several hundred visitors, including art-savvy individuals, leaders of Chicago’s cultural landscape, representatives of the media, and collectors. Not to mention those who just want to enjoy a night full of cutting edge art!
- Press Relations and Marketing through the Chicago Arts District Office
Chicago Arts District Exhibitions exhibitors have the advantage of an established PR team who will assist with the creation and dissemination of all press releases. Chicago Arts District Exhibitions information will also be included in any relevant advertising and marketing produced by the Chicago Arts District, including the E-Bulletin that reaches over 3000 people per month.
- Web Marketing on www.chicagoartsdistrict.org
Chicago Arts District Exhibitions exhibitors, or the artists they represent, will be given an Artists Profile page on the Chicago Arts District website. The site is regularly updated with news and events related to the artists and galleries in the Chicago Arts District, including the Chicago Arts District Exhibitions. The site receives hundreds of visits every day from people all over the world.
To propose an exhibition, please submit the following materials:
- Contact Information:
- Name of Exhibitor:
- Daytime Telephone Number of Exhibitor:
- Address of Exhibitor:
- Email of Exhibitor:
- Website of Exhibitor or associated Group:
- Additional Pertinent Information (e.g. best time/way to reach Exhibitor)
- A current artist’s statement and/or a 1-2 page curatorial proposal outlining the concept of the exhibition. Be sure to include information such as: exhibition budget, detail of how the space will be used (i.e. how works will be displayed, etc.), purpose for the exhibition (e.g., sale of works, student exhibition, etc.). The more detail you provide, the better we will be able to evaluate your proposal.
- A CD with JPEGs of the proposed artwork. Images may also be emailed to the Chicago Arts District office, if the files are not too large (jwelcher@chicagoartsdistrict.org). All image submissions must include a corresponding list with the title, medium, and dimensions of the works.
- Desired exhibition dates. Please note that opening receptions must correspond with the monthly 2nd Fridays event, unless special permission is granted by the Chicago Arts District.
There is no fee or deadline for submissions. You will be contacted after we have reviewed your proposal.
Please email your contact information, images and proposal to jwelcher@chicagoartsdistrict.org or mail documents and a CD with images to:
Chicago Arts District
Attn: Julie Anna Welcher
1945 South Halsted, Ste 101
Chicago, IL 60608
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