Calls for Artists

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

ART ON THE FLY– 40 North, in collaboration with University of Illinois – Willard Airport, is thrilled to announce a new rotation of Art on the Fly. This program will select work from 2 local artists that will be reproduced on vinyl and adhered to 2 large (6′ x 8′) recessed walls leading to security checkpoint. Featured art will be displayed for one year and selected artists will also receive a $150 stipend. Click HERE to apply. Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Monday, July 13th. Email Kelly White at kwhite@40north.org with questions. 

WEST SIDE ARTS– 40 North and Champaign Park District invite artists to apply for the 4th Annual West Side Arts to be held in Champaign, IL on September 13, 2026 from 10am-4pm. Click HERE to apply. The application deadline is 11:59pm on August 7, 2026. Email Kelly White at kwhite@40north.org with questions. 

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY MUSEUM NETWORK– invites artists to submit artwork that reflects the following themes for an exhibition entitled: Our American Stories in celebration of America’s semiquincentennial.

 

Artists may create and submit artwork in whatever art medium you choose–visual, performing arts, creative writing, new media, music, and more. Submit items in the following formats where possible:

Click HERE to submit.

Pieces gathered from this project will be compiled and displayed in a video airing on the Champaign County Museum Network website and social media channels, and archived for potential use as future historical documents and exhibitions.

The submission deadline is May 30. For questions and more information, contact the network at: Champaign.County.Museums@gmail.com. 

ILLINI UNION ART GALLERY– seeks artwork from faculty, staff, students, and community members. The Art Gallery is located in the historic Illini Union building and hosts exhibits monthly. A variety of different visual media is welcome. Submissions are accepted over the summer. Check this website for more information: https://union.illinois.edu/artgallery Access the application here: Art Gallery 2026 – 2027 Application Please email iuboard@illinois.edu with questions. The application closes on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. All submissions must be submitted on-line.  Hard copies will not be considered. 
 
CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT– seeks artists to display at the historic Springer Cultural Center. Located in Downtown Champaign, Springer Cultural Center hosts 6-8 professional art exhibits each year. These art shows are determined by review of applications.  Proposals are accepted for solo or collaborative group exhibitions on an ongoing basis, and artists have the opportunity to give a brief talk about their work at a reception provided by Champaign Park District. Apply online: https://champaignparks.org/art-exhibits/

COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP FLATLANDER GALLERY– Apply to show your local art at Common Ground Food Cooperative! We are looking for many local artists to feature in our gallery. Our Art Gallery is located in our highly utilized Flatlander Classroom. This multi-use Classroom is ideal for integrating the arts into the urban environment and creating partnerships among artists, the community, and the Co-op. Selected artists will be invited to install for around 1.5 months (approximately 6 weeks). Selected artists will be allotted 2 identical locked cases in the gallery each measuring 8’ long x 44’’ high x 4’’ wide.

For more information, email marketing@commonground.coop.