Judge: TBA

Cartooning and animation are powerful modes for speaking truth to power, when protest is captioned in a word bubble and dry humor delivers the punch. In honor of Oak Park artist and prolific political cartoonist Keith J. Taylor, this juried national exhibition comes at a fraught time, an election year, and invites artists working in all forms of cartooning and animation to submit works that speak to this moment in human history.

Formed in 2021, the Keith J. Taylor Memorial Scholarship is a tribute to Oak Park artist and cartoonist Keith J. Taylor who taught youth cartooning at OPAL for years, served as OPAL Board President and was an active Artist Member for many years. Though Keith is no longer with us, this fund is created to encourage children and teens to develop their creativity and self-expression through art and particularly cartooning. A scholarship will be awarded with funds raised from this exhibition. Open submissions for scholarship

About The Judge: TBA

AWARDS: TBA
Judge’s selections for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, cash awards
People’s Choice Award
- An online exhibition of works will be hosted on OPAL's website.

Important dates:

Call opens:  Mid-June 2024

Submission deadline: Friday, Aug 3 - midnight

Notifications: Monday, August 26th

Delivery of work: Sept 24th - Oct 4

Exhibition dates: Oct 18 - Nov 15

Artist Reception: Friday, October 25th 7-9pm

Cost per submission: $40 for up to 3 pieces.