This is a judged exhibition.
Whether depicting scenery as illustration or storytelling, background setting or main subject, artists have a strong relationship with the landscape that surrounds them. From Renaissance painters to contemporary practitioners such as Diebenkorn, Hockney and Gornik, the depiction of landscape is not simply a matter of copying nature or the artist's view. A creative distillation of color, scale, shape, space, atmosphere and composition become the driver of the artistic inquiry. Through the reorganization and simplification of this visual information the artist becomes a translator. The Midwest landscape, rural to urban, offers ample opportunity for creative expression and query.
The Oak Park Art League is looking for work created that depicts the artist's interpretation, relationship or experience with the Midwest landscape. All mediums will be accepted. (drawing, painting, mixed media, digital/new media, printmaking, photography, ceramics, fiber, glass, sculpture).
Judge: Cassandra Schifano
Cassandra Schifano is Midwest born and raised sculptor and art instructor. She received her MFA in Studio Arts (Sculpture) from the University of Notre Dame. Her BFA study was at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Ceramics & Fiber Arts. Her practice focuses on textile processes as a sculptural medium to explore the body and memory. Cassandra teaches at various locations throughout the Chicago area including Illinois Valley Community College and the Chicago Mosaic School amongst others. Her work can be found online at www.cassandraschifano.com as well as instagram @cassandraschifanoart.
All work must have been completed within the past 3 years and not previously exhibited at OPAL.
All mediums are accepted. Any artist submitting film or video please inquire about our available projection system.
Size is limited to 48” in its largest dimension.
Two submissions per artist permitted.
All work must be ready to hang.
Works with frame hanging wire and D-rings preferred.
No sawtooth hangers will be accepted.
Drop off work: May 26th, 27th, and 31st
OPAL closed on May 28th / Memorial Day Observance
Exhibition dates: June 2nd - 24th
Opening reception: Friday, June 10th 7-9PM
Pick up work: June 25th, 28th and 29th
Cost per submission:
Members: $20 first piece, $15 second piece
Non-members $30 first piece, $20 second piece
Submission fees are payable upon drop off of artworks at the Carriage House gallery.
We accept cash, credit / debit cards, and checks made out to Oak Park Art League.
You may print and fill out the exhibit entry form below, and bring it with you during the drop off period. We will have blank entry forms available as well.