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Rooted in rockford call for entry

2/9/2025

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​​Klehm Arboretum in Rockford is issueing a call for entries for an outdoor sculpture exhibit called "Roots." The exhibit opens June 7, 2025 and continues through May 30, 2026. Entries should be from Illinois based artists.
"Roots" may be interpreted by artists to depict tree or plant baased aspects, cutural origins, conceptural beginnings, historical elements or other context of the Rockford community itself, or any number of concepts as put forth by the artist that relate to the theme.

Artworks approved for this exhibition will be displayed outdoors for a period of one year. Artworks will be installed in select locations along paved, accessible paths at the facility.

Artists can propose existing artwork or an original concept.

Works are required to be created in any durable media, resistant to outdoor elements. Works  should not have sharp edges or be an endangerment to the public. All pieces must be available for sale with a 10% commission to the Klehm Arboretum.

Artists shall receive a $4000 stipend per piece selected paid upon installation.

​Deadline for applications is February 28, 2025.

I have an idea.
https://klehm.org/rooted-in-rockford/
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Entries for rare glimpse

1/31/2023

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Update: Permafrost and Thwaites Glacier were selected for this show.

​"accepted for inclusion at Arts DuPage’s 
Rare Glimpse Exhibit at Oesterle Library, 320 School Street, Naperville, from March 27 through May 5."

The jurors had questions about how heavy the mirrors are. I have to include the weight of the mirrors in applications because some galleries are afraid they weigh a lot. A lot of galleries use these acrylic sticks that suspend from a track at the top of the wall for installations. (I don't like this method)((Yet I have to use it at work)) These acrylic mirrors only weight 20 pounds tops, but probably between 10 and 15. I move them around without thinking about it and they are easy to hang.

I need to do a ranty post about the different methods of installing art shows.
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These are the entries for the Call for Entries I posted a few days ago for "Rare Glimpse" co-sponsored by Arts DuPage and North Central College Art Gallery.
Statement for Entry #1 "Permafrost"

"Permafrost" offers a rare glimpse to appreciate the important place of a dwindling keystone of our home world’s climate. The mosaic invites us to pause and reflect upon the vast permafrost tundras as they begin to trickle away and the familiar terrain of the higher latitudes  collapses. “Permafrost” is part of the Floe Series about the continuing disappearance of geologic bodies of ice. 

This work is part of the “Floe” series which consists of a series of woven glass and reflective bead mosaics composed of hexagonal tiles that mimic crystals of ice about extant bodies of geologic ice. The mosaics are layered over round convex safety mirrors that enhance the look of ice and redouble the light passing through the glass beads, enhancing their luminosity.
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Statement for Entry #2

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"Thwaites Glacier" offers a rare glimpse to appreciate a keystone of our world’s climate that is in danger of imminent loss. The mosaic invites us to pause and reflect upon a polar view of the glacier as it is undercut by warmer than usual ocean currents. There is concern that its giant ice shelf may give way and allow the rest of the glacier to flow down into the ocean causing an alarming rise in global sea level. 

This work is part of the “Floe” series which consists of a series of woven glass and reflective bead mosaics composed of hexagonal tiles that mimic crystals of ice about extant bodies of geologic ice. The mosaics are layered over round convex safety mirrors that enhance the look of ice and redouble the light passing through the glass beads, enhancing their luminosity.
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Statement for Entry #3

"Arctic Ice Sheet" offers a rare glimpse to appreciate the capstone of our home world’s climate that is in danger of vanishing. The mosaic invites us to pause and reflect upon a polar map of the seasonally waxing and waning ice sheet in the arctic circle. The ice sheet is being undercut by warmer than usual ocean currents as well as higher summer temperatures. 

This work is part of the “Floe” series which consists of a series of woven glass and reflective bead mosaics composed of hexagonal tiles that mimic crystals of ice about extant bodies of geologic ice. The mosaics are layered over round convex safety mirrors that enhance the look of ice and redouble the light passing through the glass beads, enhancing their luminosity.
Note: This series is a bummer, especially with the artist statements. The judges might not want negativity in their show. But as I wrote before, the day may come when these cold pieces evoke a wistful and warm glow of nostalgia. The word count didn't allow room for me to add that.
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Rare Glimpse

1/25/2023

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Arts DuPage is partnering with North Central College to host a solo show or small group exhibit at the newly renovated Oesterle Library, 320 School Street, Naperville, IL, 60540. Eligible artists must have profiles on artsdupage.org. Artists not on the site can create a profile prior to applying. Click here for details.
Submissions should be the artist’s original interpretation of the theme, “Rare Glimpse,” giving the viewer insight into the mind of the creator.

Entry deadline is March 1, 2023
Eligibility
Arts DuPage’s “Rare Glimpse” competition is open to any artist who created an artist profile on artsdupage.org.
  • Artist must live in DuPage County and have a profile on artsdupage.org.
  • Each artist may enter up to three artworks.
  • The competition welcomes all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, and digital art.
  • Artworks must have been created within the past 3 years.
  • All entries must be the artist’s original interpretation of the theme: “Rare Glimpse.” An artist’s statement of 150 words or less explaining how the work relates to the theme must accompany the submission piece. Work that does not reflect the theme may be rejected.
  • Reproductions/Giclee prints of artwork will not be accepted.
  • Pieces may be representational or abstract. All work must be original in design, concept and execution and signed by the artist. Group projects, kits or commercially prepared objects that are decorated are eligible.
  • Maximum size for 2D pieces is 36” x 48” for the outside frame in either direction. Works must be appropriately framed and ready to hang with a wire hanger (no “sawtooth” hangers). “Top” and any special hanging requirements must be marked on the back to avoid hanging errors.
  • Maximum size for 3D pieces is 48” high by 36” wide and/or deep; 30 lbs. maximum. Must be freestanding and ready to display. Subjects are open to the artist within the bounds of reasonable free speech and safety.
Submission
Email images along with completed application to Debbie Venezia at [email protected]. Submissions must be received by Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at midnight Central Time to be considered.
All exhibiting artists will be required to sign North Central College’s artist contract.
Disclaimer
Any deviation from the rules is subject to review and approval by the exhibit committee.
Delivery
Work must be brought to Oesterle Library, 320 School Street, Naperville, IL 60540 by 5:45 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Entry Form must be completed and affixed to the piece along with an artist’s statement explaining how the entry relates to the theme (150 words or less).
Pick-up
All work must be picked up on May 8 or 9 by 6:00 pm, or they will become the property of Arts DuPage.
Please note
Arts DuPage reserves the right to refuse any piece deemed, in their sole discretion, to include inappropriate content/subject matter or that does not adhere to the standards deemed acceptable, such as improper wiring and poor quality matting or framing.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
EMAIL your images with details on each piece directly to [email protected] to finalize your submission.

Image Requirements:
  • Image Size: Images should be less than 2MB each with the longest edge ideally no more than 1800 pixels and no less than 1600 pixels
  • Image Naming: Name your files as follows:
    • “FirstName_LastName_TitleOfArtwork.jpg”… No spaces, no punctuation marks. Use Caps for the first letters of each word.
    • For example… “BobSmith_MyArtworkName.jpg”
  • File Format: Save your images in .jpg format
  • Image Information: Email the Title, Medium, Dimensions (both artwork size and framed size for framed artwork. Please include weight for 3D work), and Year Created for each image.
Download guidelines here.
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Faces of addison

10/30/2022

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CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Artists are encouraged to sign up to be part of a public collaborative artwork at the Addison Public Library. The Library and their Artist in Residence, Antonia Ruppert, need 12 local artists for “The Faces of Addison” project. Each artist will be paired with a prominent resident of Addison to paint a 12” x 12” portrait of them. If you are concerned like me that you are not a portrait artist, they’ve got us covered! Ms. Ruppert and the Library will be taking pictures of your resident and transferring the image to the 12” x 12” watercolor panel. We just need to flesh out the photo transfer in our own style. The Library will provide watercolor crayons, pencils, the panels, and Omicron markers for you to use. You can bring your own art kit too. You will be creating the piece within a 2 or 3-hour block of time.

You have three dates to choose from to make a Faces of Addison portrait:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm.
Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm.

The work of 12 portraits will be displayed as part of the permanent art collection of the Addison Public Library. It’s a great opportunity!
Contact Jodi Gianakopoulos, the Adult Services Associate at the Addison Public Library to sign up at 630.458.3320. Check addisonlibrary.org for more information about the Faces of Addison and other projects led by Antonia Ruppert for this exciting artist residency.

Antonia Ruppert's website is here: 
https://www.antoniaruppert.com

You can get more information about all of Antonia Ruppert's artist residency projects here:
https://www.addisonlibrary.org/artist-in-residence

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