Call for Artists
Be a part of our grand opening this fall!
Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2025
Show Opening: October 17th at 4 PM
Show will be on display through November 28, 2025
Third City Studio is hosting an open call for a group show at the gallery’s grand opening and inaugural event in October of this year. We are looking for artists of all methods and mediums, with priority given to artists who live or work on the West Side of Chicago.
Please submit five (5) pieces of work via the submission form below. Entry will be open until September 15th. After submissions are closed, Third City Studio will reach out to selected artists to schedule a brief interview to learn more about your work, practice, and methods as an artist. Submitting artists who are not selected will still be added to our records, and we may reach out to you for future exhibitions.
Terms of Entry
By entering, you attest that your submissions are your original work, and do not infringe on any other artist, living or deceased. Submissions created by or altered with AI are strictly prohibited.
Artists retain all rights to their work at all times. Submissions grant Third City Studio non-exclusive rights to reproduce your image on our website, social media accounts, and promotional material, with credit to the artist.
Selection and Exhibition
Third City Studio will select works from chosen artists for display, and work with artists to schedule and coordinate installation in the gallery before the show opening. Artists will be required to assist with the hanging or installation of their works. Third City Studio will provide its standard available display resources to all artists, and additional or special installation requirements must be provided by the artist.
Selling Your Work (Optional)
Artist works will be available for sale to the public. Third City Studio will act as sales agent for all works displayed in its gallery for the duration of their display. Any sales of these works will give a 20% commission to Third City, with the remaining funds going directly to the artist.
Participants may list their work as Not for Sale (NFS). However, participants are strongly encouraged to price their work. Once priced, our Executive Director will promptly contact participants regarding any purchase inquiry.