Call for Artists: 2026 Exhibition Season

About the Open Call

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery at the Old Town Art Center invites artists from the greater Chicagoland area to submit applications for its 2026 exhibition season. This opportunity offers selected artists or groups a dedicated four-week exhibition slot. The application deadline is November 1, 2025, with artist notifications on December 5, 2025. Exhibitions will run from April 2026 to February 2027. A $25 application fee is required, which supports exhibition and installation costs, marketing, and gallery outreach. Applicants must submit an Artist Statement and up to five images of works intended for exhibition, ensuring images are suitable for online publication and titled with specific naming conventions (e.g., Name_Title_2021_pastel_24x32.jpeg).

What is Offered

Selected artists/groups will present a four-week exhibition at the Leslie Wolfe Gallery.

Requirements

The opportunity is open to all artists in the greater Chicagoland area. Applicants must submit an Artist Statement, up to five images of their work intended for exhibition, and pay a $25 application fee. Images must be suitable for online publication and adhere to specific titling conventions.

How to Apply

Submit an Artist Statement, up to five images of your work, and the $25 application fee via the provided online application form and fee submission link. Images must follow the specified naming convention: (Name_Title_2021_pastel_24x32.jpeg).