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Side Street Studio Arts seeks artworks to celebrate our Thirteenth Anniversary!

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YEAR 13 is our annual juried exhibition, inviting artists working in any medium to participate in a vibrant showcase of creative voices.This exhibition celebrates bold artistic experimentation and creative risk, featuring work across a wide spectrum of forms, disciplines, and genres. Artists of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit work that reflects growth, exploration, and where their practice stands today.

YEAR 13 marks thirteen years of creativity, collaboration, and community at Side Street Studio Arts. Join us in honoring this milestone and be part of a dynamic exhibition that celebrates both individual expression and our shared creative ecosystem.

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Open Call for Art: This is a completely open call for art.

All media welcome.

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Exhibition Dates:March 6–29, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6–9 PM | Side Street Studio Arts

Submission Deadline: January 27, 2026 @ midnight

Submission Fee: $18 per piece Free for members

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Celebrate 13 years of community, creativity, and courage with us.

Submission Requirements:Submissions must be received by Tuesday January 27, 2026 at midnight - late submissions will NOT be accepted.

 

Artists will be notified of their acceptance by email.

All artists working in audio/visual mediums will be considered including 2D/3D and audio/video/time-based works.

Larger works are also considered, for specific questions regarding size or other special installation requirements please inquire before submitting.

Submissions will be limited to 1 artwork per artist.

This is a juried exhibition with over $500 in prize money and prize packs for top vote getters.

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There is a $18 submission fee required PER SUBMISSION.

YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO SUBMIT PAYMENT AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.

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SSSA takes no commission on art sales.

Side Street Studio Arts Members are exempt from the submission fee.

 

Interested in becoming a Side Street Studio Arts member? More info available here: https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/membership

 

chris@sidestreetstudioarts.org or andrew@sidestreetstudioarts.org (direct questions to these emails)

Donate:https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/donate

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info@sidestreetstudioarts.org
847.429.2276
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15 Ziegler Court
Elgin, IL 60120

Downtown Elgin
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