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Call for Entries

Deadline: Sept 28, 2019
Exhibition: Oct 3 - 17, 2019
Event Night: Oct 17 6 - 8 PM

All artists are invited to participate in the SAA Collective 6x6x(6) Art Exhibition and Raffle by completing and donating a 6”x6” artwork on provided canvases. 3D artist may submit self standing work no larger than 6 inches in any direction. All artwork donated by the deadline will be exhibited. Artists receive free entry into the event and two free raffle tickets per completed submission.

Artist Awards:
Popular Vote: ​$50.00
Judges Awards 
Best in Show $100, 2nd Place $50, 3rd Place $25

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SAA Collective
Gateway Gallery
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Deadline: Rolling deadline.
You may submit anytime.

All eligible applicants will be exhibited!
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Eligibility: 2D Artist in Central Illinois over the age of 18 without current gallery or retail representation.

The SAA Collective gallery, located in the Hoogland Center for the Art, seeks emerging artists for rotating group exhibitions in the  SAA Collective GateWay Gallery.

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Art Alley III Mural Competition
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Deadline: July 31, 2019.
Competition: September 14 10 - 7 PM

In its 3rd year Downtown Springfield Inc’s (DSI) image and design council, in partnership with the Springfield Art Association (SAA), are taking the Art Alley Mural to a new level!
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We are looking for 7 artists or artist teams to compete in a 1 day mural competition that will end in an Art Alley party. 
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Eligibility: 18 years or older, live within 25 miles of Springfield, emerging artists are welcome to apply 

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The Enos Park Residency for Visual Artists offers long-term residencies that provide living and studio space and community through which to reflect and engage one’s work. We accept applications from emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all media, and especially those who emphasize community engagement, social practice, or socially-engaged works.

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SAA Collective Juried Artist  Applications

Deadline: Every  Nov. 15, Feb 15, and June 15

SAA Collective Juried Artist Members have the opportunity to regularly show their work at SAA Collective in the Hoogland Center for Arts, have a featured artist’s exhibition at the SAA Collective approximately every three years, participate in juried exhibitions in the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery at a discounted rate when applicable, and participate in art outreach, teaching opportunities, and SAA events as desired.

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​M.G. Nelson Family Gallery  
​Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: August 31, 2020

​The Springfield Art Association requests exhibition proposals from artists and curators for the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery 2019 exhibition calendar. 
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We are requesting proposals from individual artists and groups in all media.  Each exhibition will span approximately four weeks.  All proposals will be juried and exhibitions will be awarded on merit of work. Individual artists may be paired with other artists for optimal gallery utilization.

Submissions accepted by email at ​director@springfieldart.org.

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