Chicago Alliance
of Visual Artists
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Happiness Show
July 12 – August 26, 2023
CAVA's Summer Theme Exhibition at
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Sometimes the smallest things
make us happy.
“…the little stone whose ‘coat of elemental brown a passing universe put on.’”
—Emily Dickinson
The smallest things can surprise and delight,
and fill us with wonder and joy. This exhibition asks CAVA artists to channeled their creative vision to counterbalance these challenging times, and address the question, “What does happiness mean to you today, in the here and now?“ We invite you to create work specifically for this exhibit with happiness in mind!
Happiness Show Juror:
Nancy VanKanegan,
Interdisciplinary Artist and Educator
IMPORTANT DATES/TIMES TO REMEMBER
ONLINE entry deadline June 16, 11:59 p.m.
Notification of Jury Results June 21
Artwork Drop-Off Thursday, July 6, 12:00 noon–3:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening Wednesday, July 12
Artist's Reception Friday, July 14, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours Mondays–Saturdays, 4:00–10:00 p.m. (Closed Sundays)
ANNUAL LEARNING SYMPOSIUM Saturday, August 26, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Artwork Pick Up Saturday, August 26, 12:00–1:00 p.m., and 4:30–5:30 p.m.
(Before and after the LEARNING SYMPOSIUM)
NOTE: Artists are responsible for on-time delivery and pick-up of their art. Any artwork left beyond the pick-up date is subject to a $10 daily storage fee.
Accepted Media: Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, collage, photography, ceramics, fiber art, and 3D objects/sculpture.
Entry Instructions:
ELIGIBILITY: This exhibit is open to artists 50 and over. You must also be a member of CAVA.
ENTRY FEES:
CAVA members may submit up to two works. Entry fee is $30.
Entry fees are not refundable, and acceptance into the show is not guaranteed.
Non-members may enter for $30, but must also pay CAVA's annual membership fee of $50.
Membership fee can be paid on our website JOIN page.