Call to Artists: the Blackstone Hotel

Call to Artists: Gallery Exhibition for the Renaissance Blackstone Art Hall

Deadline Type: 

fixed

Deadline: 

8/10/2012

Call Type: 

Exhibitions

Eligibility: 

Chicago

Suburbs

Illinois

CALL TO ARTISTS
THE RENAISSANCE BLACKSTONE
ART HALL, FALL EXHIBITION 2012


Exhibition Background:


Whether it is political celebrities, notorious gangsters or innovative artists and architects, the Blackstone Hotel is a visceral component in downtown Chicago. The Art Hall, located inside the Blackstone hotel at 636 S. Michigan is holding an open call to artists to exhibit work in our rotating gallery. As a unique and historical part of Chicago’s landscape, the Blackstone Hotel is inviting artists to submit work that represents the diverse landscape of Chicago’s past and present. As an artist, what do you feel is special about Chicago’s landscape? Or history? Do you have any current paintings that are specifically about Chicago? We are looking for evocative work that is also tactful (no nudity, profanity, or politically bias pieces) please!


Exhibition Description:


This is a group show that will exhibit in the Art Hall gallery at The Renaissance Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Ave, downtown Chicago. All work will be for sale and standard gallery commission fees apply. The Blackstone will absorb all hanging and marketing costs except for framing and shipping.


Work Media: Painting, Mixed Media, Prints

Work Size: 12”- 60” vertically or horizontally. No larger than 60” x 60”, 80lbs max


Entry Requirements:

1. 5-10 digital images via email or CD/DVD. Images should be presented in JPEG format with image size set to 300 dpi resolution, 4” x 6” image size, approximately.
   
2. Artist Resume and Biography. Please include a valid email and phone number so we may reach you.
   
3. Any artist living or working in the Chicago area is welcome to participate.
   
4. Submission fee is $15. Check or money order is acceptable mailed or in person. Please make checks payable to The Renaissance Blackstone Hotel. Mail to 636 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605, ATTN: MELANIE KOSCELNAK. Submissions without payment will not be processed
   
5. Email all documents and images to monadifiore@yahoo.com.
   

Timeline:

1. Submission Deadline is August 10th, 2012.
   
2. Notification of selected artists is September 7th, 2012, via email.
   
3. Installation is the week of September 10th.
   
4. Show opens early October, date is TBD and runs for 6 months. Deinstallation is the week of March 25th – March 31st.
   

Please contact us with any questions!
 
Mona DiFiore via email: monadifiore@yahoo.com or call 312.542.3600


Melanie Koscelnak via email: melanie.koscelnak@theblackstonehotel.com, or call 312.542.3434
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