UPcoming exhibits
Works in Watercolor
August 1 - September 14
Entry deadline: July 13
Artist Reception: August 9
Eligibility Criteria: Only original paintings in water media on paper are acceptable. No images or work copied from copywritten material. No pastels, oil pastels, water-based oils, collage, print images, digital images, or reproductions. Must be 18 years of age and older.
Specifications: The maximum size not to exceed 48" x 48"
Fee: The non-refundable jury fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Visitors to CMAAA will be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice Award winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold.
Entry forms are available at CMAAA or by download here. The link for registration is below. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at info@cmaaa.org for more information. Images should be submitted via email at info@cmaaa.org.
August 1 - September 14
Entry deadline: July 13
Artist Reception: August 9
Eligibility Criteria: Only original paintings in water media on paper are acceptable. No images or work copied from copywritten material. No pastels, oil pastels, water-based oils, collage, print images, digital images, or reproductions. Must be 18 years of age and older.
Specifications: The maximum size not to exceed 48" x 48"
Fee: The non-refundable jury fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Visitors to CMAAA will be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice Award winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold.
Entry forms are available at CMAAA or by download here. The link for registration is below. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at info@cmaaa.org for more information. Images should be submitted via email at info@cmaaa.org.
Windows to the Soul: Portraits Unveiled
October 2 - November 16, 2024
Entry deadline: September 21
Windows to the Soul is an exhibit that focuses on the subject of portraits – a drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture, or any other representation of a person, in which the human face is the main theme. Must be 18 years of age and older. No images or work copied from copywritten material.
Specifications: Minimum size, excluding mat: 108 square inches (e.g., 9 x 12, 8 x 14, etc.). The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable jury fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Local sales taxes are added to all in-state sales, and they are the responsibility of the buyer.
People’s Choice Award: Visitors to the Coliseum Museum will be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Entry forms are available at CMAAA or by download here. The link for registration is below. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at info@cmaaa.org for more information. Images should be submitted via email at info@cmaaa.org.
October 2 - November 16, 2024
Entry deadline: September 21
Windows to the Soul is an exhibit that focuses on the subject of portraits – a drawing, painting, photograph, sculpture, or any other representation of a person, in which the human face is the main theme. Must be 18 years of age and older. No images or work copied from copywritten material.
Specifications: Minimum size, excluding mat: 108 square inches (e.g., 9 x 12, 8 x 14, etc.). The maximum size not to exceed 48” x 48”.
Fee: The non-refundable jury fee is $25 for CMAAA members, $35 for non-members. Each fee allows you to submit up to two (2) entries.
Sales: Exhibited works will be considered for sale at the price indicated during the submission process to include the CMAAA commission of 25% for any artwork sold. Local sales taxes are added to all in-state sales, and they are the responsibility of the buyer.
People’s Choice Award: Visitors to the Coliseum Museum will be allowed to vote for their favorite art piece with the winner announced at the close of the exhibit.
Entry forms are available at CMAAA or by download here. The link for registration is below. You may also call 815-595-5810 or email us at info@cmaaa.org for more information. Images should be submitted via email at info@cmaaa.org.