Call for Entries:
Elemental Impact
Chicago Sculpture International Juried Exhibition at the Epiphany Center for the Arts
November 17, 2023 to January 13, 2024
Entry deadline: September 9, 2023
Sculptors are invited to enter up to three works in the Chicago Sculpture International Juried Exhibition at the Epiphany Center for Arts Chicago, IL.
Call for sculpture submissions for Elemental Impact at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago.
This exhibition takes interest in the parts that make up the whole, and how a single element can impact the world at large. Much like a single choice in material or form can change an entire piece, each work in a collective can change and impact the whole by proximity.
The works chosen for this exhibition will have a strong sense of material choice and presence that is both able to stand on its own while also engaging with its environment and the works around it in a way that fundamentally changes the experience of the space.
The exhibit is being curated by Kaylee Fowler.
If selected for the exhibition, artists must be a current CSI member or sign-up for membership. www.chicagosculpture.org/become-a-member
An artist statement will be required for the accepted piece.
About the gallery:
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-4600
Volunteers needed for Elemental Impact Exhibition
Volunteers are need to help with the exhibition Elemental Impact at Epiphany Center for the Arts for the following:
Drop Off Dates
On the following days a volunteer is needed to monitor the alley during drop-offs and a volunteer is need to assist with receiving artwork and completed consignment forms:
Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 12 to 4 pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 12 to 4 pm.
Pick up Dates
Volunteer are needed to help with pick-up (this may include some packing shipped of artwork with labels provided by the artist), and a volunteer is also need to help monitor the alley on the following days:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12-4 pm
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 12-4 pm
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 12-4 pm
If available and for more information please contact info@chicagosculpture.org
Entry Requirements
All entries will be submitted as digital images; jpeg for still sculpture, MP4 for kinetic works.
Please send only one image per entry.
Applications must include a sculpture information in the following form:
.docx version | PDF version
Contact information: artist’s name, email, website, and cell
Example: FirstNameLastName_SublimeSculpture_3 materials, H x W x D inches and year completed.
Please also include value of the piece for insurance purposes.
Each entry must be saved as a jpeg with the file name in the following format:
Artist’s name, title of work, and number of the entry, separated by underscore. Example: FirstNameLastName_SublimeSculpture_3
Please format jpegs to 300 dpi at 4”x 5” or 72 dpi at 1024 pixels in longest dimension. Limit length of MP4 files to 60 seconds max.
Place application form along with images into a .zip compressed folder and email to: info@chicagosculpture.org
Works must be under 7 feet tall to fit into the space. Any works over 60 pounds the artist must provide assistance/arrangements for moving works in and out of the space.
Works can be suspended from the ceiling if under 40 pounds and provided that the hanging specifications are included in the proposal, so that the install team can advise if there needs to be any changes to the layout of the works.
If the artist would like the work to be listed for sale for the duration of the exhibition, please include a retail price; Epiphany will take a 30% off of this price for any sales.
Calendar
Drop-off/pick-up dates & logistics
• Drop-off dates: Sat. 11/11 (12-4) and Tuesday 11/14 (12-4).
• ALL PARTICIPATING ARTISTS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN A CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT form. Click here to download the Consignment Agreement form.
• We will accept shipped work WITH SIGNATURE only during these times. NO FREIGHT.
• ARTISTS MUST PROVIDE A PRE-PAID RETURN LABEL FOR SHIPPED ARTWORK.
• Artists may park in the loading zone on Adams (west of the alley) to unload work and deliver themselves to the Chase Gallery VIA THE ALLEY DOOR.
NOTE: ARTISTS SHOULD NOT PARK IN THE ALLEY. NO DROP-OFFS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE ASHLAND AVENUE ENTRANCE.
• Epiphany has a couple dollies, but artists may want to bring their own.
• Artists will need to unpack their sculpture and take their packing materials with them. Epiphany does not have space for storing packing materials.
• Artists may be asked to install their own work, so please allow extra time at drop-off.
• Pick-up dates: January 16-18 (12-4). Above parking info applies. Artists will need to bring their own packing materials and must deinstall and pack their own work.
• There will be no drop-off or pick-up dates outside of the dates noted above.
Exhibition dates:
November 17, 2023 to January 13, 2024
Opening Reception: November 17, 2023, 6 to 9 p.m.
For general information about the exhibit: info@chicagosculpture.org