Artist Call! Seeking 2D and 3D Entries for Upcoming Addison Center for the Arts' "Expressions: Art & Verse" -- Deadline: 2/4/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EXHIBIT DATES:  March 27, 2026 – April 18, 2026

CONTACT: submissions@addisoncenterforthearts.com

THE ADDISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "EXPRESSIONS: ART & VERSE"

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The ACA is pleased to announce a Call for Artists for our sixth collaboration between Illinois artists and the Illinois State Poetry Society. In March, we will host the Expressions: Art & Verse program in which ISPS poets recite ekphrastic poems they’ve written about pieces of art. Participating artists will display original artworks that inspired a poem by an ISPS poet. ISPS poets will jury the prospective artists by choosing their favorite from the candidates’ entry images.

Visual artists will submit up to four digital images of their artwork for consideration by the poets. All 2D and 3D visual art media are eligible. Those artworks must be available for display during the gallery exhibition from March 27, 2026, through April 18, 2026. The entry fee is free for ACA members. Non-member entries are $10 per piece, or $35 for four pieces and automatic ACA membership.

Please send digital images to submissions@addisoncenterforthearts.com with the Subject: (Artist Name) Expressions: Art & Verse 2026. In the body of the email include:

name, address, phone number, website and/or social media (if applicable).List the attached images like so: File name (OxbowLarge.tiff or IMG2917.jpg): title, media, size, price or NFS. Large, great-looking image files will be considered for press releases and other promotional uses. Indicate whether you are an ACA member or will pay your fee with PayPal or Check. If your art is sold, ACA will retain a 20% commission of the sold price. If you choose not to sell it, we will identify it as NFS (not for sale).

Deadline for entries is February 4, 2026. Artists will be notified by email which of their pieces, if any, were selected by the poets. Upon receipt of your entry email, artists will be sent an invoice for their entry fee, if applicable. Artists who want to send a check should apply early to account for added mail time to the following address:Addison Center for the Arts213 N. Lombard Rd.Addison, IL 60101Attn: Expressions

About the Addison Center for the Arts

The Addison Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit hub for artistic expression and cultural engagement, dedicated to fostering creativity and enriching the community through diverse exhibitions, educational programs, and events. Located in the heart of Addison, the center serves as a platform for both emerging and established artists, promoting a vibrant and inclusive arts community.

Addison Center for the Arts

(adjacent to Addison Trail High School)

213 N. Lombard Rd., Door #4

Addison, IL 60101

630-458-4500