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title: Life in the Forest
description: Juried exhibition at the Kavanagh Gallery, St Charles, IL, on the real and imaginary life of the forest. Open to 2D and 3D work; $800 in prizes.
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status: open
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-07"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Fine Line Creative Arts Center
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/fine-line-creative-arts-center
deadline: "2026-12-28"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Kavanagh Gallery, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St Charles, IL, United States
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compensationRange: $800 in prizes will be awarded
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# Life in the Forest

**Hosted by:** Fine Line Creative Arts Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Kavanagh Gallery, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St Charles, IL, United States | **Deadline:** December 28, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Life in the Forest — the wonders, both real and imaginary, of a walk in the forest"

### Opportunity Summary

A forest can be an amazing, sometimes mystical place. Light filtering through the canopy of trees reveal the many plants and animals that call the forest home. It can also open your imagination to rarer, mythical forest dwellers. Fantastical creatures, fairies, elves, and the occasional unicorn might be seen out of the corner of your eye. This exhibit will show the wonders, both real and imaginary, of a walk in the forest.
Work in all 2D and 3D media will be considered by the jury.

Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the Life in the Forest exhibit at the Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, Illinois.

The Fine Line Creative Arts Center is located in the Fox River Valley, approximately one hour west of Chicago, Illinois.   The show will run from February 18 to April 2, 2027, and is open to artists 18 and older who reside in the United States.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** This is a national art show open to artists 18 years or older who reside in the United States. Work must not have been previously shown at Fine Line. Submission limit: 1 application, up to 3 pieces. Images must be of the actual work to be exhibited. Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit). All pieces must be for sale.

### Additional Requirements

Up to 3 pieces may be submitted on each application, one image per piece (1-3 images total). Images must be of the actual work to be exhibited. Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit). All pieces must be for sale. All applicants must submit an artist statement limited to 1000 characters.

## Compensation & Benefits

$800 in prizes will be awarded

**Includes:** Prize

Awards - $800 in prizes will be awarded. Judge to be determined.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** June 12, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 28, 2026
- **Program Start:** February 18, 2027
- **Program End:** April 2, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** gallery@fineline.org

**Phone:** 630-584-9443

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17702