Check here for calls for submissions and portfolios! To have your call placed on this page, email kwhite@40north.org.

ALLERTON ARTIST IN RESIDENCEThe program is in its fourth year tying in Robert Allerton’s desire to nurture diverse artists and naturalists and provide a space for them to create, research, and encourage involvement and education in the natural world. The Spring 2025 Allerton-in-Residence application is open and all artists and naturalists are encouraged to apply.

Submissions are due by November 8. 

For more information, email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu

ALLERTON GLOWAllerton is seeking artists to create and install a lighted piece to be featured in this winter’s GLOW walk. Pieces featured in the past have included neon, LED, fiber optics, and UV. 

Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 31. 

For more information, email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu

CREATIVITY ON WHEELSCreativity on Wheels is a program offering bimonthly creativity boxes delivered by volunteers and monthly phone calls from a friendly volunteer to adults 60 and older living independently in Champaign & Douglas Counties. Boxes are themed and include art materials, art exercises designed by local artists, introspective crafts, affirmation cards, thought-provoking questions, and more!

Selected artists will receive a $300 stipend. 

For more information, contact Susie Hunter at shunter@familyservicecc.org