The Hyde Park Art Center is dedicated to stimulating and sustaining the quality of the visual arts in Chicago. Each year, the Art Center presents a variety of contemporary art exhibitions in sculpture, sound, video, installation, photography, painting and alternative media. With 6 galleries, the Art Center can now hold more than 25 exhibitions a year.
The Art Center welcomes submissions of artists’ work and curatorial proposals for group exhibitions on an ongoing basis. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by the Exhibitions Committee. The Committee structure is currently under reconstruction. Please allow between 4 to 6 months for a response for a submission regarding exhibition possibilities. Artists are highly recommend to visit the Art Center BEFORE submitting an exhibition proposal.
The Art Center preferences exhibiting challenging and innovative work in all media by Chicago-area artists. Proposals that address social, political or technological issues or present other intriguing topics in a unique and intelligent manner receive special consideration. The Art Center favors artists with diverse backgrounds and encourages proposals that explore the discourse of contemporary art and culture. Please note we do not accept proposals for group exhibitions curated by artists who have included themselves in the exhibition being proposed.
Gallery plans (.pdf)
Gallery 1
Gallery 2
Gallery 3
Gallery 4
Gallery 5
The Jackman Goldwasser Catwalk Gallery
The Art Center features an 80 ft. long x 10 ft. tall digital video projection facade called the Jackman Goldwasser Catwalk Gallery. Proposals for this gallery should utilize the public function of the gallery, which can be seen from outside at night.
The system is outfitted with 10 LED projectors controlled by 6 computers and works best with video generated by software. When showing video works, the system runs on a program called Watchout by Dataton. Typically, this system runs 5-channels simultaneously to produce a panoramic image or to maintain the largest dimension of the screen. The interior gallery is outfitted with a 7-channel sound system. A 2-channel sound system is audible from the exterior of the building and has the ability to run the same or a separate sound than the interior sound.
Download the facade manual(pdf).
h2.Checklist for Submission
- A cover letter highlighting the ideas of the artwork or exhibition and how the work fits the Art Center’s mission.
- An artist’s statement of 250-400 words or 1 page curatorial concept supporting the proposed exhibition (include a shortlist of artists).
- A copy of current resume with education and exhibition history for the artist or curator.
- Provide images of the artwork for exhibition. A CD or a slide sheet with no more than 10-15 images of most current work is the preferred format. For slides, please indicate the orientation of the work with a red dot in the lower left-hand side and an arrow indicating the top margin.
- When proposing new work, provide a copy of sketches of the work and samples of previous work that best shows your ability.
- When proposing a curated exhibition, include sample images for all of the artists under consideration for the proposed exhibition. If the actual works are in production, provide a similar sample images of the artist’s previous work.
- Provide an Image Identification sheet. Number each image and cross-reference it with a separate list detailing:
- Title
- Date
- Medium
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- A self-addressed stamped envelope large enough to accommodate the return of submission materials and bearing correct postage must be included. Materials sent without a SASE will not be returned and will be discarded.
Please send all inquiries and submission materials to:
Allison Peters
Director of Exhibitions
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
Email Allison Peters, Director of Exhibitions