Rare Glimpse

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.