Foundation / private collection · Chicago, IL, United States · 1 program
Submissions may include, but are not limited to: paintings, drawings, photography, digital, and mixed media on the wall. Works should be thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and relevant to the themes of the exhibit. All submitted works should be original, and artists may submit up to 2 pieces for consideration.
Artwork Size Restrictions: Larger works are encouraged. All work must be no larger than 12 ft width x 10 ft height including frame and ready for wall hanging.
Shipping: Artists will be responsible for shipping and delivery to and from the gallery.
Art Sales: There is a 40% commission on all gallery sales
Participation Rules: By submitting your art to us, you grant Oh Art Foundation and Zhou B Art Center permission to publish your work in print, online, and on social media for exhibition and marketing purposes. All artwork will be attributed to the artist. By participating, you certify that you are the rightful owner of the art and that it does not infringe on any copyright violations.
OH Art Foundation celebrates diversity through accessible, cross-cultural and intergenerational art and cultural programs that connect artists, youth, and communities across generations. We amplify underrepresented voices and foster deeper cultural understanding through shared creative experiences.
Founded in 2013 by artist and educator InJung Oh, OHAF is a Chicago-based nonprofit rooted on the South Side and guided by the belief: We serve community. We celebrate diversity.
As an art accelerator, OHAF creates a dynamic model that connects art, community, and cross-sector partners. By highlighting diverse creatives as cultural "cross-pollinators," we foster collaboration, exchange, and innovative cultural production. Through education, exhibitions, and festivals, we build inclusive, community-driven spaces that reflect lived experiences.
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Founded in 2004 by the internationally acclaimed Zhou Brothers, Zhou B Art Center was created as a site of exchange between local artists and the global art community while promoting the contemporary convergence of Eastern and Western visuality in the United States. Located in Chicago's historic Bridgeport neighborhood, the Zhou B Art Center's mission is to engage cultural dialogue through contemporary art exhibitions and programming with an international scope.
The Zhou B Art Center provides galleries, studio spaces, and a collaborative environment to a thriving community of talented artists and curators. The purpose of the Zhou B Art Center is to nurture the creativity and growth of its nearly 50 resident artists while providing groundbreaking exhibitions open to the public. On the Third Friday of each month, the center hosts a free exhibition and open studio event where locals can explore the main galleries as well as resident artists' studios.
Ages 18+
Individual artists only
Requirements
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Open to artists 18 years or older. Must reside in the United States, with Midwest-based artists especially encouraged. All 2D visual media will be considered (painting, photography, mixed media, digital, etc.). 3D and time-based media may be included as exceptions due to limited installation support and space capacity.