Call for Artists
Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025
Notification Date: March 31, 2025
Exhibition Dates: May 24- June 29, 2025
Artwork Drop off: May 19 and 20, 2025
Opening Reception: June 1, 2025
Exhibition Overview:
The EAC is in search of artists who identify as LGBTQIA+ to exhibit in our upcoming exhibition Friends of Dorothy’s.
The title of this exhibition derives from slang used by the gay community in the mid-20th century. During a time when homosexuality was criminalized, many queer individuals used coded language to identify one another safely in public. "Being a friend of Dorothy" was a discreet way for someone to inquire if another person was queer, without revealing their own identity to those who might not be accepting. Amid the regression of societal acceptance and understanding, we reflect on historical queer communities—their unity and resilience—and how their experiences shape the spaces we create today.
Friends of Dorothy’s is seeking work that examines what it is to be queer today and an individual's experience. This will be a show to uplift and highlight LGBTQIA+ voices in an uncertain world.
All questions regarding submissions should be directed to Emma Rose Gudewicz at [email protected]
Submission Requirements:
- Brief description of the artwork (Include size, medium, title)
- Image of work
- One submission per artist
- Artists must identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community
This is a juried exhibition and artists will be notified of their acceptance
CONDITIONS
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) reserves the right to refuse any work which differs from the submitted images. All accepted entries will be considered temporary loans to the EAC. The EAC will assume insurance responsibility for the object upon receipt and inspection, and during the exhibition. The EAC is not liable for any claim for loss, theft, or damage of any kind during transportation. The EAC will exercise the usual care in handling and will provide insurance coverage subject to EAC policy guidelines. It cannot be responsible for minor wear resulting from normal handling.
PRESENTATION
All selected work must be delivered in its final state ready for installation or hanging. If you decide to cover your work, framed pieces larger than 24” x 30” must be covered in Plexiglas, not glass. No dimension of any work may exceed five feet. All sculptures exhibited must be able to be moved by two people; as the Evanston Art Center hosts many rentals in the gallery space, for the safety of the artwork, unmovable sculptures must be placed on wheels or a platform. Any special handling instructions must accompany the piece in writing. Artists will assume reasonable risk for damage for all unframed work and any other unconventional display preferences. Each entry must be clearly identified, where possible, on the bottom or back with the artist’s name and title of work. The EAC reserves the right to reject previously accepted works due to inadequate framing/mounting or for security/public safety reasons.
The EAC prohibits the following imagery due to youth camp activities during the time of the exhibition: Explicit Nudity or sexual content; Profanity; Violence or weapons; Racist/Sexist images, or images otherwise unkind to the unprivileged; Gang symbols or colors.
SALES
Works will be for sale unless noted as NFS (not for sale) on the entry form. The EAC will retain a 35% commission on all sales from the exhibition. Payments to artists will be made after the closing of the exhibition.
GALLERY HOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION
This exhibition will be held in the Second Floor Main & Atrium Gallery of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors, and staff.
Gallery Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9 am–6 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9 am–4 pm
HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK
Artwork sale proceeds benefit both the artist and the Evanston Art Center. If you are interested in purchasing artwork on display, please contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibitions, at [email protected] or (847) 475-5300 x 102.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.