Call for Entries:
Impressions – Works from Chicago Sculpture International
July 11 – August 25, 2025
The Art Institute of Chicago’s summer exhibition, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World features work of by Impressionist artist. CSI will present an exhibition with similar themes at the Fine Arts Building Gallery.
Artists are invited to submit work for consideration for the upcoming exhibition, Impressions – Works From Chicago Sculpture International. The exhibition will be installed in the gallery and courtyard of the historic Fine Arts Building, in downtown Chicago.
The exhibition will feature an array of “impressions” of the urban landscape and environment. For example, textures, industrial forms, machinery, architecture, historical influences or comparisons, or environment could be referenced.
Artworks can be displayed on the wall, floor, or pedestals. Smaller pedestal works will be under plexiglass vitrines. 2-D and 3-D work will be considered. Wall hung work must be wired for hanging. Sculptures exhibited in the courtyard area must be suitable for outdoor display.
About the Juror
Stanley Smith, Managing Director of Oakstreet Design, will serve as juror.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 11:59pm
If selected for the exhibition, artists must be a current CSI member or sign up for membership.
Required:
Submission for up to two artworks / total of four JPEG images
JPEG files 1800 x 1800 pixels, 300 dpi preferred
Image label: ChrisSmith_title_image1.jpg
Contact info: name, address, phone, email
Website link / Instagram handle (optional)
Purchase price or NFS
Artist required to add return shipping if necessary
Click here to apply for this call.
Important Dates:
Exhibition: July 11- - August 25, 2025
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025
Notification Deadline: June 20, 2025
Deadline for delivery of work: July 1, 2025
Opening reception (2nd Fridays) July 11, 2025, 5 to 9pm
2nd Friday reception: August 8, 2025, 5 to 9pm
Exhibition closes: August 25, 2025
Location:
Fine Arts Building Gallery and Courtyard
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
Phone: (312) 753-3210
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
For additional information: info@chicagosculpture.org