Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) members are invited to submit sculptural artwork in consideration for the upcoming “Sculpture & Film” exhibition within the CSI Project Space located at 1912 N. Damen in Chicago, IL.
It has often been said that the art of filmmaking is sculptural, with its use of sculptural skills needed to build sets, the spatial compositions and movements of actors in a scene, or even the construction of films in the editing process.  This exhibition will feature a wide range of sculptural artwork that explores the interconnection of sculpture and film, whether it displays film imagery, stills, objects, or material within a singular form; presents film spatially through projection or video monitor display; or emerges as a collaborative endeavor between two or more individuals to explore the parallels of cinematic and sculptural space.

The goal of “Sculpture & Film” is to provide an exhibition space that celebrates the use and inspiration of film within the world of sculpture, allowing for an expanse of traditional to experimental art-making processes, opening up diverse worlds of expression within CSI’s Project Space.  Artists and artist teams are encouraged to submit work that can be displayed on the wall, floor, or pedestal. Installation proposals are encouraged, however space may be limited.  Artists and artist teams may submit a maximum of three artworks per entry. “Sculpture & Film” will be on view at the same time as the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, showcasing and celebrating filmmakers and sculptors during the months of October and November.

Curator – Chris Wubbena

Applicants must be current CSI members.
If you are not a current member, click here to Become A Member
- Contact Info: Name, address, phone, email, website
- 1 to 3 Images (optional 2nd view/detail) JPEG, PNG, 1.5M - 2M 
- Title, medium, size, price (with 30% donation added) or NFS
- 2D, 3D, 4D work accepted  - Installation proposals are encouraged, however space may be limited.

Please Note:  We are requesting exhibiting artists to cover one gallery sitting shift during the duration of this show.

Click here to apply

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025
Drop off artwork: October 4 -5, from 1-5 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 18, from 6-9 pm.
Exhibit Dates: October 18 – November 21, 2025

For questions and more information: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

CSI PROJECT SPACE
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

By Degrees IV

CSI’s Fourth Annual Student Group Show

September 13 - October 3, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 6-9 pm

Often an artist’s most groundbreaking work comes from being immersed in a culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Chicago, home to some of the most globally revered academic arts institutions, could be considered a sort of proving ground for tomorrow’s most promising contemporary emerging artists.

The artists in this exhibit are enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree-seeking program. They have submitted works of sculpture, installation, and media work to be featured in the third CSI annual juried group exhibition By Degrees.

Exhibiting Artists: Lilly Allan, Esme Belmond, Emma Difani, Young-Ly Hong Chandra, Xiaoyi Jiang, B.Y. Kim, Henry Mann, Natalie Mercedes Serrano, Jamie Weinfurter, Lillian Wilkie-Jones, and Weeny Zheng 

Important Dates:

Drop off artwork: Sat/Sun, September 6-7 from 1-5 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 6-9 pm

CSI PROJECT SPACE
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Chicago Sculpture International 2025 Biennale  

Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

September 27, 2025 through November 29, 2025
Opening Reception: September 29, 2025, 1 to 4pm

This exhibition explores the interplay of materials in the realm of sculpture, showcasing works that challenge, celebrate, and redefine our understanding of material substance.

To connect your own work to this theme, consider how your choice of medium and subject matter can simultaneously reflect the physical and conceptual aspects.

Formats include freestanding, wall hung, interactive, installation & video. Open interpretations of the exhibit theme are welcomed.

Exhibiting Artists: Janet Austin | Jyl Bonaguro | Heather Brammeier | Sophie Brennan | Carlisle Derin | Kevin Cakmak | Kevin Caron | Amir Chasson | Kelsey Conner | Gary Cudworth | Ei Cullina | Theresa Dyer | Benjamin Entner | Darlys Ewoldt | Lynn Floriano | Allison Ford | Indira Freitas Johnson | Vincent Frimpong | Anne Farley Gaines | Bert Gilbert | Ronald Gonzalez | Suzanne Horwitz | Candace Hunter | Ochen Kaylan | Jill King | Sarah Krepp | Erin LaRocque | Gina Lee Robbins | Laura Lit | Marianne Lovink | Marilyn Lucas | Ellen Lustig | Patrick Miceli | Kay Moon | Sara Rahanjam | Marci Rubin | Curtis Singmaster | Yi Sun | John Upchurch | Michael Velliquette | Micaela Vivero | Tatiana Zaytseva

About the Juror 

Debra Favre is an artist who has exhibited in the Washington, DC and the Chicago areas.  She is the past Chair of the Board of the Evanston Art Center and has been a juror on the Evanston Art Center’s Exhibitions Committee for the last 14 years.  She studied Fine Arts at McDaniel College in Maryland and at the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington, DC.

Important Dates:
Exhibition: September 27th, 2025 through November 9th, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, 11:59pm
Notification Date: Monday, August 29, 2025

Exhibition Location:
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St.
Evanston, IL 60201

Gallery Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm

Questions? Contact info@chicagosculptors.com 

By Degrees IV

CSI’s Fourth Annual Student Group Show

September 13 - October 3, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 6-9 pm

Often an artist’s most groundbreaking work comes from being immersed in a culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Chicago, home to some of the most globally revered academic arts institutions, could be considered a sort of proving ground for tomorrow’s most promising contemporary emerging artists.

The artists in this exhibit are enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree-seeking program. They have submitted works of sculpture, installation, and media work to be featured in the third CSI annual juried group exhibition By Degrees.

Exhibiting Artists: Lilly Allan, Esme Belmond, Emma Difani, Young-Ly Hong Chandra, Xiaoyi Jiang, B.Y. Kim, Henry Mann, Natalie Mercedes Serrano, Jamie Weinfurter, Lillian Wilkie-Jones, and Weeny Zheng 

Important Dates:

Drop off artwork: Sat/Sun, September 6-7 from 1-5 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 6-9 pm

CSI PROJECT SPACE
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Call for Art: By Degrees IV

Chicago Sculpture International’s Annual Student Exhibition

Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
Notification will be sent via email by August 24
Exhibit Dates: September 13 – October 3, 2025

Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) is calling for artists who are enrolled, or recently graduated from a degree-seeking program, to submit works of sculpture, installation, and media work to be featured in the juried group exhibition "By Degrees IV" at the CSI Project Space Gallery in Chicago.

Artists can submit up to 2 works for consideration. Other media work can be shared via URLs to a hosting site. Accepted artwork must be able to fit through a normal-sized single-door storefront. Cost for shipping work to the gallery, as well as return shipping of unsold work, is the responsibility of the artist. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have recently (2024 or later) completed a degree-seeking program. Accepted artists who are not CSI members will be granted a one-year non-transferable student membership to CSI.
 
No submission fee. This call is not limited to students and graduates of Chicago-area institutions, but accepted artists will be required to gallery sit for at least one 4-hour shift during the run of the exhibition.

Learn more about requirements and submit your entry here:
https://forms.gle/Vk13tYjai812pa2Y9

Drop off artwork: Sat/Sun, September 6-7 from 1-5 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 6-9 pm
Exhibit Dates: September 13 – October 3, 2025

Often an artist’s most groundbreaking work comes from being immersed in a culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Chicago, home to some of the most globally revered academic arts institutions, could be considered a sort of proving ground for tomorrow’s most promising contemporary emerging artists.

Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) is calling for artists who are enrolled in, or recently (2024 or later) graduated from a degree-seeking program to submit works of sculpture, installation, and media work to be featured in the fourth annual juried group exhibition By Degrees IV, scheduled for September 13 - October 3, 2025, at CSI Project Space in Chicago.

CSI PROJECT SPACE
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) members are invited to submit sculptural artwork in consideration for the upcoming “Sculpture & Film” exhibition within the CSI Project Space located at 1912 N. Damen in Chicago, IL.
It has often been said that the art of filmmaking is sculptural, with its use of sculptural skills needed to build sets, the spatial compositions and movements of actors in a scene, or even the construction of films in the editing process.  This exhibition will feature a wide range of sculptural artwork that explores the interconnection of sculpture and film, whether it displays film imagery, stills, objects, or material within a singular form; presents film spatially through projection or video monitor display; or emerges as a collaborative endeavor between two or more individuals to explore the parallels of cinematic and sculptural space.

The goal of “Sculpture & Film” is to provide an exhibition space that celebrates the use and inspiration of film within the world of sculpture, allowing for an expanse of traditional to experimental art-making processes, opening up diverse worlds of expression within CSI’s Project Space.  Artists and artist teams are encouraged to submit work that can be displayed on the wall, floor, or pedestal. Installation proposals are encouraged, however space may be limited.  Artists and artist teams may submit a maximum of three artworks per entry. “Sculpture & Film” will be on view at the same time as the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, showcasing and celebrating filmmakers and sculptors during the months of October and November.

Curator – Chris Wubbena

Applicants must be current CSI members.
If you are not a current member, click here to Become A Member
- Contact Info: Name, address, phone, email, website
- 1 to 3 Images (optional 2nd view/detail) JPEG, PNG, 1.5M - 2M 
- Title, medium, size, price (with 30% donation added) or NFS
- 2D, 3D, 4D work accepted  - Installation proposals are encouraged, however space may be limited.

Please Note:  We are requesting exhibiting artists to cover one gallery sitting shift during the duration of this show.

Click here to apply

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025
Drop off artwork: October 4 -5, from 1-5 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 18, from 6-9 pm.
Exhibit Dates: October 18 – November 21, 2025

For questions and more information: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

CSI PROJECT SPACE
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Impressions – Works from Chicago Sculpture International

Exhibition Closing Date: August 25, 2025

Two receptions for the exhibition will take place during the Fine Arts Building’s “Second Fridays” open studios event.  More information can be found here.

The Art Institute of Chicago’s summer exhibition, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World features work of by Impressionist artist. CSI will present an exhibition with similar themes at the Fine Arts Building Gallery.

Artists are invited to submit work for consideration for the upcoming exhibition, Impressions – Works From Chicago Sculpture International. The exhibition will be installed in the gallery and courtyard of the historic Fine Arts Building, in downtown Chicago.

The exhibition will feature an array of “impressions” of the urban landscape and environment. For example, textures, industrial forms, machinery, architecture, historical influences or comparisons, or environment could be referenced.

About the Juror
Stanley Smith, Managing Director of Oakstreet Design, will serve as juror.

Important Dates:

• Exhibition: July 11- - August 25, 2025

• Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025

• Notification Deadline: June 20, 2025

• Deadline for delivery of work: July 1, 2025

• Opening reception (2 nd Fridays) July 11, 2025, 5 to 9pm

• 2nd Friday reception: August 8, 2025, 5 to 9pm

• Exhibition closes: August 25, 2025

Location:

Fine Arts Building Gallery and Courtyard
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

Phone: (312) 753-3210

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

For additional information: info@chicagosculpture.org

Artist Spotlight:
New Works by Jyl Bonaguro, Darlys Ewoldt, and Stephanie Sailer

July 26 – August 15

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 26th, from 6-9PM

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Impressions – Works from Chicago Sculpture International

Second Opening: Friday, July 8, 2025, 5-9 pm

Two receptions for the exhibition will take place during the Fine Arts Building’s “Second Fridays” open studios event.  More information can be found here.

The Art Institute of Chicago’s summer exhibition, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World features work of by Impressionist artist. CSI will present an exhibition with similar themes at the Fine Arts Building Gallery.

Artists are invited to submit work for consideration for the upcoming exhibition, Impressions – Works From Chicago Sculpture International. The exhibition will be installed in the gallery and courtyard of the historic Fine Arts Building, in downtown Chicago.

The exhibition will feature an array of “impressions” of the urban landscape and environment. For example, textures, industrial forms, machinery, architecture, historical influences or comparisons, or environment could be referenced.

Exhibiting Artists
Pinar Aral, Roland Biermann, Jyl Bonaguro, Natalie Boyett, Bethany Cordero, Robert Craig, Brian Divis, Darlys Ewoldt, Ladipo Famodu, Carol Hammerman, Catherine Jacobi, Alex Jarus, Gary Justis, Gary Kulak, Micki LeMieux, Scott Mossman, Christopher Newman, Beverly Rautenberg, Dominic Sansone, Marvin Shafer, Gregory Steel, John Upchurch, Bruce Webber, and Zhizi Wu

About the Juror: Stanley Smith, Managing Director of Oakstreet Design, will serve as juror.

Click here to view images of works in the exhibit

Exhibit runs through August 25, 2025

Important Dates:

• Exhibition: July 11- - August 25, 2025

• Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025

• Notification Deadline: June 20, 2025

• Deadline for delivery of work: July 1, 2025

• Opening reception (2 nd Fridays) July 11, 2025

• 2nd Friday reception: August 8, 2025

• Exhibition closes: August 25, 2025

Location:

Fine Arts Building Gallery and Courtyard
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

Phone: (312) 753-3210

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

For additional information: info@chicagosculpture.org

Call for Entries:

Chicago Sculpture International 2025 Biennale  

Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

September 27, 2025 through November 29, 2025
Opening Reception: September 29, 2025, 1 to 4pm

This exhibition explores the interplay of materials in the realm of sculpture, showcasing works that challenge, celebrate, and redefine our understanding of material substance.

To connect your own work to this theme, consider how your choice of medium and subject matter can simultaneously reflect the physical and conceptual aspects.

Formats include freestanding, wall hung, interactive, installation & video. Open interpretations of the exhibit theme are welcomed.

About the Juror 

Debra Favre is an artist who has exhibited in the Washington, DC and the Chicago areas.  She is the past Chair of the Board of the Evanston Art Center and has been a juror on the Evanston Art Center’s Exhibitions Committee for the last 14 years.  She studied Fine Arts at McDaniel College in Maryland and at the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington, DC.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 3, 2025, 11:59pm

Important Dates:

Exhibition: September 27th, 2025 through November 9th, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, 11:59pm
Notification Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Exhibition Location:
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St.
Evanston, IL 60201

Gallery Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 6 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm

Questions? Contact info@chicagosculptors.com 

Paid Opportunity – Community Workshop!

As part of Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form, CSI is offering a paid opportunity for one exhibiting artist to design and lead a community-engaging workshop that connects to the exhibition’s theme. This is a chance to extend your artistic practice into a public-facing format, fostering dialogue, creativity, and participation.

Workshops can take many forms—hands-on art-making, demonstrations, collaborative sculpture, found-object assemblage, or guided discussions exploring material culture and meaning. We welcome innovative proposals that make the concept of materiality accessible and resonant for a wide audience, including youth, families, or adults with varying levels of artistic experience.

Perks:

·      $350 stipend from CSI

·      Materials donated by Blick Art Supply

·      Location: EAC classroom next to the gallery site

·      EAC will help coordinate logistics, space, and promotion.

Dates:

·      Deadline: Friday, August 29th, 2025 – or any time sooner! 

·      Workshop date is up to you!  Weekends are best as families might attend.

To be considered:

· Indicate your interest in the workshop opportunity within your application.

· Include a brief proposal (1–2 paragraphs) describing your workshop concept:

o   Workshop title

o   What will participants do or learn

o   Duration of the workshop ( 1-2 hours)

o   Needed materials and estimated cost

o   How does it relate to your own work or the theme of Materiality in Sculpture?

This is an exciting way to engage the community and share the material curiosity behind your own work. We encourage bold, thoughtful, and inclusive ideas.

If interested, please send a word doc including the above information.

Please send to Carol Hammerman.    hammermancarol@gmail.com 

Thank you! 

Your Indoor Committee:
Darlys Ewoldt, Chair
Christine Forni
Victoria Fuller
Set Gozo
Carol Hammerman
Donna Hapac
Suzanne Horwitz
Stacee Kalmanovsky

Artist Spotlight:
New Works by Jyl Bonaguro, Darlys Ewoldt, and Stephanie Sailer

July 26 – August 15

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 26th, from 6-9PM

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Impressions – Works from Chicago Sculpture International

Opening reception: Friday, July 11, 2025, 5-9 pm

Two receptions for the exhibition will take place during the Fine Arts Buiding’s “Second Fridays” open studios event.  More information can be found here.

The Art Institute of Chicago’s summer exhibition, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World features work of by the Impressionist artist. Simlar in theme, Chicago Sculpture International presents an exhibition  installed in the gallery and courtyard of the historic Fine Arts Building, in downtown Chicago.

The exhibition features an array of “impressions” of the urban landscape and environment. For example, textures, industrial forms, machinery, architecture, historical influences or comparisons, or environment could be referenced.

Exhibiting Artists
Pinar Aral, Roland Biermann, Jyl Bonaguro, Natalie Boyett, Bethany Cordero, Robert Craig, Brian Divis, Darlys Ewoldt, Ladipo Famodu, Carol Hammerman, Catherine Jacobi, Alex Jarus, Gary Justis, Gary Kulak, Micki LeMieux, Scott Mossman, Christopher Newman, Beverly Rautenberg, Dominic Sansone, Marvin Shafer, Gregory Steel, John Upchurch, Bruce Webber, and Zhizi Wu

Juror: Stanley Smith, Managing Director of Oakstreet Design

Click here to view images of works in the exhibit

Important Dates:

• Exhibition: July 11- - August 25, 2025

• Deadline for delivery of work: June 20, 2025, 12-5pm

• Opening reception (2nd Fridays) July 11, 2025, 5 to 9pm

• 2nd Friday reception: August 8, 2025, 5 to 9pm

• Exhibition closes: August 25, 2025

Location:

Fine Arts Building Gallery and Courtyard
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

Phone: (312) 753-3210

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

For additional information: info@chicagosculpture.org

Chimeras are hybrid creatures combining different animals into one creature, some examples which are combined with humans are a centaur (half horse, half human), a mermaid (half human, half fish), Anubis (half human, half jackal). Ganesha (half elephant, half human). Then there are creatures combining different animal parts, like Akhekh - A creature from Egyptian mythology with the body of an oryx and the wings and snout of a bird, and Hieracosphinx – A type of Sphinx that had a hawk head.

We are expanding the definition of Chimera for this exhibition to include any combining of two of more of inanimate or biological objects, such as household objects, machinery, animal, botanical, fungal, or microscopic organisms that normally do not go together, but when combined become a hybrid.

This also has a reference to Dada and Surrealism, described very well with the famous line from Les Chants de Maldoror by the Comte de Lautréamont/Isidore Ducasse: “beautiful as a chance encounter on a dissecting table of a sewing-machine and an umbrella."

Exhibiting Artists:

Lilly Allan |  Nicole Beck |  Sharon Bladhom |  Robin Carlson |  Helen Dannelly |  Doug DeWitt |  Ted Sitting Crow Garner |  Set Gozo |  Carol Hammerman |  Yvette Kaiser Smith |  Fred Klingelhofer |  John Kurman |  Kim Laurel |  Beatriz Ledesma |  Gina Lee Robbins |  Micki LeMieux |  Norbert Marszalek |  Angela McElwain |  Howard Russo |  Dominic Sansone |  Krissy Schwartz |  Marvin Shafer |  Rich Stewart |  Yi Sun |  Cheuk Yan Cherry Tung |  Roberta Ulrich-de Oliveira |  John T. Upchurch |  Nancy Van Kanegan |  Bruce Webber |  Lillian Wilkie-Jones |  Shencheng Xu

Curated by Victoria Fuller

Call for Entries:

Impressions – Works from Chicago Sculpture International

July 11 – August 25, 2025

The Art Institute of Chicago’s summer exhibition, Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World features work of by Impressionist artist. CSI will present an exhibition with similar themes at the Fine Arts Building Gallery.

Artists are invited to submit work for consideration for the upcoming exhibition, Impressions – Works From Chicago Sculpture International. The exhibition will be installed in the gallery and courtyard of the historic Fine Arts Building, in downtown Chicago.

The exhibition will feature an array of “impressions” of the urban landscape and environment. For example, textures, industrial forms, machinery, architecture, historical influences or comparisons, or environment could be referenced.

Artworks can be displayed on the wall, floor, or pedestals. Smaller pedestal works will be under plexiglass vitrines. 2-D and 3-D work will be considered. Wall hung work must be wired for hanging. Sculptures exhibited in the courtyard area must be suitable for outdoor display.

About the Juror
Stanley Smith, Managing Director of Oakstreet Design, will serve as juror.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 11:59pm
If selected for the exhibition, artists must be a current CSI member or sign up for membership.

Required:

• Submission for up to two artworks / total of four JPEG images

• JPEG files 1800 x 1800 pixels, 300 dpi preferred

• Image label: ChrisSmith_title_image1.jpg

• Contact info: name, address, phone, email

• Website link / Instagram handle (optional)

• Purchase price or NFS

• Artist required to add return shipping if necessary

Click here to apply for this call.

Important Dates:

• Exhibition: July 11- - August 25, 2025

• Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025

• Notification Deadline: June 13, 2025

• Deadline for delivery of work: June 20, 2025

• Opening reception (2nd Fridays) July 11, 2025, 5 to 9pm

• 2nd Friday reception: August 8, 2025, 5 to 9pm

• Exhibition closes: August 25, 2025

Location:

Fine Arts Building Gallery and Courtyard
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

Phone: (312) 753-3210

Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

For additional information: info@chicagosculpture.org

Inclusion Fellowship for AALANA- or BIPOC-Identifying Artists/Sculptors

In an effort to expand and enrich our community, CSI Membership is offering three (3) AALANA or BIPOC fellowships in total. The fellowships will be offered to three (3) new AALANA-or BIPOC-identifying artists of exceptional promise and interest. Fellowships cover the cost of one year's membership dues, a range of perks, and opportunities to exhibit your work.

You will receive the CSI Newsletter with monthly news and Calls for Art, Participation in CSI exhibitions and events, and a Profile page in the Member Directory. We offer the opportunity to be a paid teaching artist through CSI and you can even volunteer to help us run more inclusively by being involved in our many committees and board.

If you're interested in applying for the AALANA/BIPOC fellowship, please click here.

2025-2026 Fellowship Year Timeline:

Applications Opens: April 1, 2025

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025, 11:59PM

Selected Fellows Notified: June 21, 2025 Fellowship Year: July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026

Application Guidelines:

Completed fellowship submissions must include:

1. Artist Resume - 2 pages max

2. Statement of interest stating why the fellowship is important to you in your career - 300 words

max

3. Artist Statement - 150 words max

4. Artist Website - if not available, link to 1 social media account

5. Work Samples - Jpgs 2MB or less Labeled (LastName_FirstName_1) Eg.

Dowager_Milfred_1

Learn more about past recipients

Image credit: Cherllye Booker

On Wednesday, May 7th, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:40pm, CSI member Micki LeMieux will lead and faciliate a workshop called “Clay Creatures” at the Linda and Bill Gantz Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago at the Lathrop Homes, 2915 N Leavitt Street in Chicago. Please note this is a closed workshop.

Chimeras are hybrid creatures combining different animals into one creature, some examples which are combined with humans are a centaur (half horse, half human), a mermaid (half human, half fish), Anubis (half human, half jackal). Ganesha (half elephant, half human). Then there are creatures combining different animal parts, like Akhekh - A creature from Egyptian mythology with the body of an oryx and the wings and snout of a bird, and Hieracosphinx – A type of Sphinx that had a hawk head.

We are expanding the definition of Chimera for this exhibition to include any hybrid combining two of more of inanimate or biological objects, such as household objects, machinery, animal, botanical, fungal, or microscopic organisms that normally do not go together, but when combined become a hybrid.

This also has a reference to Dada and Surrealism, described very well with the famous line from Les Chants de Maldoror by the Comte de Lautréamont/Isidore Ducasse: “beautiful as a chance encounter on a dissecting table of a sewing-machine and an umbrella." So, inanimate objects as well as the biological are encouraged as part of any submission to this call.

Curator - Victoria Fuller

Learn more about requirements and submit your entry HERE.

If selected for the exhibition, artists must be a current CSI member or sign-up for membership. Click HERE to become a member.

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Drop off artwork: May 31 and June 1, from 1-5PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7, from 6-9PM
Exhibition Dates: June 7 - July 18, 2025

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Saturday April 26th is International Sculpture Day (ISDAY)

The world will once again join in celebration of sculpture during the 10th annual International Sculpture Day, or ISDay. Anyone or any organization with an appreciation and commitment to the field of sculpture is invited to participate. 

Established by the International Sculpture Center, the first ISDay was celebrated in 2015. Since then, it has grown into a global event with participation from individuals and organizations in numerous countries. It’s celebrated on the last Saturday of April. Organized by the International Sculpture Center (ISC), the event highlights the importance of sculpture as an art form and promotes engagement with sculptural works worldwide.

With artists, organizations and institutions worldwide expected to celebrate the day, participation can be as simple as including #isday on all social media posts! Suggested types of in person and virtual events include demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, iron pours, online arts course, open studios, panels, parties and openings, sculptor generated projects for Individuals to do at home, sculpture scavenger hunts,  tours of collections, unveiling public sculptures, webinars, workshops  or simply share Images and description of you work!

Purpose & Activities

ISDay brings together artists, galleries, museums, institutions, and communities to celebrate sculpture through:

• Exhibitions & Public Installations – Outdoor and indoor sculpture displays

• Workshops & Demonstrations – Hands-on experiences for aspiring sculptors

• Artist Talks & Studio Tours – Opportunities to learn about sculptors’ processes

• Community Events – Public art walks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions

Group exhibit at CSI Project Space

Exhibition Runs through April 25, 2025

Shadows are more than just the absence of light—they are symbols of the hidden, the fleeting, and the ambiguous. Across psychology, literature, art, and philosophy, shadows have long served as metaphors for the complexities of human experience. They invite us to explore what lies beneath the surface, confront the unseen, and embrace the mystery of what we cannot fully grasp.

Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow self” speaks to the parts of ourselves we often deny or suppress—the fears, flaws, and truths that challenge our ideal self-image. Yet, in engaging with this shadow, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength in vulnerability and balance in the dualities of our existence.

Shadows shift, stretch, and dissolve, echoing the impermanence of our world. They remind us to savor the fleeting beauty of the moment, to find wonder in the transient, and to reflect on life’s fragile brilliance.

Exhibiting Artists: Nicole Beck, Charlotte Briskin, Catie Burrill, Bethany Cordero, Helen Dannelly, Christine Forni, James Hajicek, Alex Jarus, Jen Leibowitz, Dawn Liddicoatt, Marianne Lovink, Dana Major, Angela McElwain, Bill Mitchell, Julia Paloma, Kelly Pelka, Thomas Plum, Vaso Georgulis Powers, Marky Salvati, Howard Sandroff, Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, Snail Scott, Marvin Shafer, David Vosburg, Sishi Wang, Bruce Webber, and Charles Yost

Curator: Micki LeMieux

The CSI Project Space Gallery is located at 1912 N. Damen Ave.                         
Gallery Hours: Fri, 2-6 pm; Sat, 12-8 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Call for Entries:

2025-2027 Sculpture in the Parks

Chicago Sculpture International, in collaboration with the Chicago Park District and parks in the Chicagoland area, is inviting artists to submit proposals for the 2025-2027 Sculpture in the Parks (Park Cultural Centers and Arts in the Parks initiatives) and Ronan Park exhibition seasons.

Works must be large-scale and suitable for outdoors. They will be installed on hardscape or softscape (grass), so artists must be prepared for, and make provisions for, either type of installation. Only select sites have concrete pads; all other sites are softscape. Sculptures will be on view for two years, from October 2025 to October 2027 (exact dates to be determined).

Each sculpture will receive a stipend of $4,200.

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 11:59PM CST

Eligibility:

This call is open to professional artists who are at least 18 years of age. Artists whose proposals are accepted will be asked to join CSI if they are already not a member. There are many membership benefits, including exhibition and networking opportunities, a presence on our website and access to valuable professional information. See what we’re all about at: chicagosculpture.org/become-a-member.

Also, exhibitors must have Commercial General Liability Insurance (Primary and Umbrella) on an occurrence basis with limits not less than $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.

How to apply:

Artists can submit one or two sculptures for review. Your submission should consist of:

• Two digital images per sculpture. Please send .jpg images (1.5MB in size or less), and use the following filename convention: 1. Lastname_title.jpg (e.g., 1. Rodin_The Thinker, front view.jpg; 2. Rodin_The Thinker, backview.jpg).

• A Completed Application

Put images and application into a zip folder and send it to info@chicagosculpture.org. Your subject line will be “Submission: Sculpture in the Parks 2025-2027”.

Click here to download a submission form

Group exhibit at CSI Project Space

Exhibition Dates: March 1 - April 25, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 6–9pm

Shadows are more than just the absence of light—they are symbols of the hidden, the fleeting, and the ambiguous. Across psychology, literature, art, and philosophy, shadows have long served as metaphors for the complexities of human experience. They invite us to explore what lies beneath the surface, confront the unseen, and embrace the mystery of what we cannot fully grasp.

Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow self” speaks to the parts of ourselves we often deny or suppress—the fears, flaws, and truths that challenge our ideal self-image. Yet, in engaging with this shadow, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength in vulnerability and balance in the dualities of our existence.

Shadows shift, stretch, and dissolve, echoing the impermanence of our world. They remind us to savor the fleeting beauty of the moment, to find wonder in the transient, and to reflect on life’s fragile brilliance.

Exhibiting Artists: Nicole Beck, Charlotte Briskin, Catie Burrill, Bethany Cordero, Helen Dannelly, Christine Forni, James Hajicek, Alex Jarus, Jen Leibowitz, Dawn Liddicoatt, Marianne Lovink, Dana Major, Angela McElwain, Bill Mitchell, Julia Paloma, Kelly Pelka, Thomas Plum, Vaso Georgulis Powers, Marky Salvati, Howard Sandroff, Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, Snail Scott, Marvin Shafer, David Vosburg, Sishi Wang, Bruce Webber, and Charles Yost

Curator: Micki LeMieux

The CSI Project Space Gallery is located at 1912 N. Damen Ave.                          Gallery Hours: Fri, 2-6 pm; Sat, 12-8 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Shadows are more than just the absence of light—they are symbols of the hidden, the fleeting, and the ambiguous. Across psychology, literature, art, and philosophy, shadows have long served as metaphors for the complexities of human experience. They invite us to explore what lies beneath the surface, confront the unseen, and embrace the mystery of what we cannot fully grasp.

Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow self” speaks to the parts of ourselves we often deny or suppress—the fears, flaws, and truths that challenge our ideal self-image. Yet, in engaging with this shadow, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength in vulnerability and balance in the dualities of our existence.

Shadows shift, stretch, and dissolve, echoing the impermanence of our world. They remind us to savor the fleeting beauty of the moment, to find wonder in the transient, and to reflect on life’s fragile brilliance.

Requirements:

• 2D and 3D work accepted - Sculptural work encouraged

• Fashion and performance art will be considered for the Opening Night, Saturday, March 1, from 6-9 pm.

• Open interpretations of the exhibit theme are welcomed.

To learn more about requirements and submit your entry click HERE

IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025 

Drop off artwork: Feb. 22 - 23, from 1-5 pm.

Opening: Saturday, March 1, from 6-9 pm.

Exhibit Dates: March 1 – April 25, 2025 

Location:
CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen avenues)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm*
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment
*Open until 8pm on the 1st of every of every month for West Town’s First Fridays

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Little, but BOLD!

CSI Member Benefit Art Auction

Opening Night Live & Silent Auction: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2024 - January 26, 2025

CSI Project Space announces the Little, but BOLD! CSI Member Benefit Art Auction of small works at our member gallery space in Bucktown. On opening night, we will offer food, fun and fabulous art. There will be a live auction of 5 sculptures and a silent auction of over 30 sculptures. Buyers get to take art home that night!

Little, but BOLD! is in celebration of all things un-monumental. Often flying under the radar, small things have the special ability to bridge private and public spaces. Within the sculpture field, there has been a projected narrative that bigger is better. We are here to assert that small things can hold the same importance as the largest monument.

All proceeds will support the CSI exhibition and outreach programs and CSI members. So please bid early, bid often and of course, bid high!

Preview images will be online by November 2024. This is a free event, but RSVPs will be required. Stay attuned!

Sneak Peek at Auction Procedures

Silent Auction

Please note that each piece will have a paper form next to it which you can write your name and your bid in person beginning with the minimum bid. Deliberately low tech because we would love to see you in person!

Live Auction

Please just raise your paddle and the auctioneer will shout out a thanks until the next bid.

Little, but BOLD!

CSI Member Benefit Art Auction

CSI Project Space announces the Little, but BOLD! CSI Member Benefit Art Auction of small works at our member gallery space in Bucktown. On opening night, we will offer food, fun and fabulous art. There will be a live auction of 5 sculptures and a silent auction of over 30 sculptures. Buyers get to take art home that night!

Little, but BOLD! is in celebration of all things un-monumental. Often flying under the radar, small things have the special ability to bridge private and public spaces. Within the sculpture field, there has been a projected narrative that bigger is better. We are here to assert that small things can hold the same importance as the largest monument.

All proceeds will support the CSI exhibition and outreach programs and CSI members. So please bid early, bid often and of course, bid high!

Preview images will be online by November 2024. This is a free event, but RSVPs will be required. Stay attuned!

Sneak Peek at Auction Procedures:

Silent Auction

Please note that each piece will have a paper form next to it which you can write your name and your bid in person beginning with the minimum bid. Deliberately low tech because we would love to see you in person!

Live Auction

Please just raise your paddle and the auctioneer will shout out a thanks until the next bid. 

Existing is Political

Group Exhibit at Chicago Sculpture International Project Space

Exhibition Dates: October 19 – November 22, 2024

Opening: Saturday, October 19, from 6-9 pm.

Existing is Political explores the notion that simply "being" - existing in one’s body, culture, gender, or identity—carries political weight and significance. In an era marked by a two-party system with sharply defined platforms, this exhibition examines how the principles—equality and justice for all—fit into contemporary society. By showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, it aims to inspire dialogue and foster a deeper understanding of existence as a political act in order to inspire action towards a genuinely inclusive society

Exhibiting Artists: John E. Bannon, Roland Biermann, Heather Brammeier, Jyl Bonaguro, Charlotte Briskin, Andrew Cantu, Musa Ghaznavi, Carol Hammerman, Hoda Hasanpour, Sarah Holden, Azadeh Hussaini, Michael Gallagher, Set Gozo, Catherine Jacobi, Karl Johnson, Kelly Lawler, Micki LeMieux, Jose Trejo Maya, Thomas Plum, Marci Rubin, Dominic Sansone, Dena Sciamanna, Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, Samuel Schwindt, Cheuk Yan Cherry Tung, Nancy VanKanegan, and Siwei Xu

Curators: Musa Ghaznavi and Micki LeMieux

CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

(at the corner of Cortland and Damen Avenues in the Bucktown neighborhood.)

Gallery Hours: Friday 2-6 pm, Saturday 12-8 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm

Little, but BOLD!

CSI Member Benefit Art Auction

Submission Deadline: Sunday Nov, 3, 2024

Opening Night Live & Silent Auction: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 4:30pm-8pm
Exhibition Dates: Dec. 7, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025

CSI Project Space announces an open call for the CSI Member Benefit Art Auction of small works at our member gallery space in Bucktown. On opening night, we will offer 5 art works for sale at a live auction and the rest of the art works will all be on a silent auction. Buyers get to take art home that night!

Little, but BOLD! is in celebration of all things un-monumental. Often flying under the radar, small things have the special ability to bridge private and public spaces. Within the sculpture field, there has been a projected narrative that bigger is better. We are here to assert that small things can hold the same importance as the largest monument.

Guidelines:

• Applicants must be CSI members

• All submissions must be smaller than 12 in. x 12 in.

• 2D and 3D work accepted - open theme small works

• Wall mounted sculptures or sculptural work encouraged

Please note:

This is a fundraising benefit for CSI members. Each artist will receive a 50% commission of the sale price. But this is an auction, so please provide us with your minimum bid price. For example, if the piece is valued at $500 then the minimum bid could be $250 and the piece could sell for $250 and you the artist needs to be okay with that selling price, so please price accordingly. We are requesting exhibiting artists to help with Opening Auction Night and/or to cover 1 or 2 gallery sitting shifts during the duration of the exhibition.

Submission Instructions:

• Please submit 1 image only and all information on this Google submission form here: tinyurl.com/littlebutbold2024

• Contact Info: Name, address, phone, email, website

• One (1) jpeg ONLY: Title, size, medium, and priced for 50% to artist and 50% to CSI

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: Sunday Nov, 3, 2024

• Notification: Sunday, Nov 10, 2024

• Drop off artwork: Sat. Nov. 30 and Sun, Dec 1

• Opening Night Live & Silent Auction: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 - 4:30pm –8pm

• Exhibition Dates: Dec. 7, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025

• If your artwork is Unsold. Pick up artwork: Sun, Jan. 26 and Mon. 27

We look forward to viewing your submissions!
Holiday Cheers.
CSI Project Space is located at 1912 N. Damen Avenue in Chicago.

CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL
(at the corner of Cortland and Damen Avenues, in the Bucktown neighborhood)

Gallery hours:
Fri. 2-6 pm
Sat. 12–8 pm
Sun. 1-5 pm
or by appointment

Wearing masks in the gallery is recommended

For more info: projectspace@chicagosculpture.org

Foam Carving Workshop

Master the art of sculpting and carving foam in this hands-on workshop led by a professional sculptor.

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT

Free Reservation

Tessarae Studios
5346 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646

About the event:

Let’s Carve Foam – Design, carve, and paint your own sculpture in foam during this 2 hour workshop class under the tutelage of professional stone sculptor, Jyl Bonaguro.

With techniques similar to carving stone but without all the sweat, you will explore the techniques of blocking, detailing, and finishing as you create a stunning masterpiece. No experience is necessary!

Details: Ages 14+. No previous experience is required to participate. Materials are provided.

Workshop is free (donations accepted here) but registration is required to participate.
Click here to register

Jyl Bonaguro is a Chicago-based sculptor and playwright with a professional studio in the Hermosa neighborhood. Jyl creates sculpture works of wings and the human figure in marble, limestone and mixed media for public and private art. Her sculptures have been featured in publications like CS Modern Luxury Interiors, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, Newcity Art, and Sheridan Road and are in private art collections throughout the United States.

Existing is Political

Group Exhibit at Chicago Sculpture International Project Space

Exhibition Dates: October 19 – November 22, 2024

Opening: Saturday, October 19, from 6-9 pm.

Existing is Political explores the notion that simply "being" - existing in one’s body, culture, gender, or identity—carries political weight and significance. In an era marked by a two-party system with sharply defined platforms, this exhibition examines how the principles—equality and justice for all—fit into contemporary society. By showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, it aims to inspire dialogue and foster a deeper understanding of existence as a political act in order to inspire action towards a genuinely inclusive society

Exhibiting Artists: John E. Bannon, Roland Biermann, Heather Brammeier, Jyl Bonaguro, Charlotte Briskin, Andrew Cantu, Musa Ghaznavi, Carol Hammerman, Hoda Hasanpour, Sarah Holden, Azadeh Hussaini, Michael Gallagher, Set Gozo, Catherine Jacobi, Karl Johnson, Kelly Lawler, Micki LeMieux, Jose Trejo Maya, Thomas Plum, Marci Rubin, Dominic Sansone, Dena Sciamanna, Zelene Jiang Schlosberg, Samuel Schwindt, Cheuk Yan Cherry Tung, Nancy VanKanegan, and Siwei Xu

Curators: Musa Ghaznavi and Micki LeMieux

CSI Project Space
1912 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL

(at the corner of Cortland and Damen Avenues in the Bucktown neighborhood.)

Gallery Hours: Friday 2-6 pm, Saturday 12-8 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm