This judged exhibition celebrates the innovation of artists who create work on a small scale and in a broad range of media and styles. We encourage artists to test their artistic abilities and explore the many different realms of art created on a small scale. OPAL is asking artists to transport us into a visual world that brings attention to the tiny details and invites us to take a closer look.

Artists are invited to submit up to three works.

For this show, works may not exceed 12 inches (12”) in any dimension, including the framing or mounting.

Sculpture submissions may not exceed 12” x 12” x 12”

All work must be ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted.

All work should have been completed in the past three years and not previously exhibited at OPAL. Please bring work to the Oak Park Art League at 720 Chicago Avenue in Oak Park, IL.

Judge: Karen Azarnia
Karen Azarnia is an artist, educator, and curator. Born in Miami, FL, she currently lives and works in Chicago. She received an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. A grant recipient from the Illinois Arts Council and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, she has presented solo and two-person exhibitions with CNL Projects, Governors State University, University Park, IL; Abryant Gallery, Chicago, IL; Terrain Exhibitions, Oak Park, IL; the Union League Club of Chicago, IL; and the Riverside Arts Center, IL; with select group exhibitions at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL; Elder Gallery, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE; and Heaven Gallery, Chicago, IL. Her work has been included in The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Reader, Hyperallergic, The Huffington Post, Newcity Art, and The Comp Magazine. She currently teaches in the Painting and Drawing Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is the Director of the O’Connor Art Gallery at Dominican University.
www.karenazarnia.com

Cost per submission:

• Members: $20 first piece, $15 second piece, third piece free

• Non-members $30 first piece, $20, second piece, no third piece for non members.

  All work will be accepted into this open call show.

​Drop off work: June 24th - 26th

Exhibition dates: June 29th - July 29th

Opening reception: Friday, July 9th, 7-9PM.  OPAL will be open from 1-9pm for exhibition viewing. 

Pick up work: July 29th - 31st

EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM

***This exhibition will be presented online as well as in-person.