Call for Artists! Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles, IL VICINITY 2026 Show; Deadline is Friday, 9/11/2026

Artists residing within 50 miles of the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles, IL are invited to submit one original piece of 2D or 3D artwork in any media or process for judging.

Details here: www.NorrisCulturalArts.com.

Exhibit dates are September 19 – November 1, 2026.

DETAILS:

Giclees, reproductions, and artwork previously displayed in the Norris Gallery are not eligible. All work must be for sale and must be original in concept and execution. There are no established theme, media or process requirements for Vicinity 2026.

Work must be appropriate for all audiences. The submission deadline is Friday, September 11 between 12 – 4 pm. All work must be dropped off in person to the gallery. The non-refundable entry fee is $30.00 (cash or check).

All work is FOR SALE. Vicinity 2026 judges are Louise Grissinger and Fatima Figueiredo, who will judge all submissions on September 12. Artists will be notified about the status of their entries September 13.The gallery committee will host a free, public reception honoring the exhibit’s artists on Sunday, September 27, at 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery, during which awards will be announced and presented.