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CALL for Garden Art


Celebrating 105 years of venerable history and generations of Oak Park Art League artists, this outdoor exhibition presents a chance to show works meant for accenting and elevating the garden space. 

10 -12 sculptures will be selected by a group of artist jurors

CALL FOR: Sculptural, outdoor works, available to be on exhibit June 1 - August 31 2026 in the Oak Park Art League courtyard garden during the Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk.

Artwork requirements

Original work created by the submitting artist.
Accepting works in all suitable outdoor mediums
Must be able to survive varied weather conditions intact 
Artworks should be insured by artist
Should have the ability to be anchored in place to prevent theft
All work should have been completed in the past three years and not previously exhibited at OPAL.

● Limit of 3 submissions per artist. 
No Entry Fee, but please note, this is a juried exhibit and not all submitted work will be accepted

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: Sunday May 24

  • Notification: by May 27

  • Installation dates: May 27 - June 3

  • Exhibition dates: June 12 - August 31, 2026

  • Reception: Saturday June 13, 1-3pm

  • De-install: Sept 1 - Sept 6

EXHIBITION GUIDELINES

https://www.oakparkartleague.org/submission-exhibitor-guidelines 

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