Open Call for Artists — Spectrum Chicago 2026

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Artists with a developed professional practice and distinct visual language.

Open Call for Artists — Spectrum Chicago 2026 ORAC Gallery invites contemporary artists to apply for selection for the gallery’s presentation at Spectrum Chicago 2026, taking place at THE MART, Chicago, 7–10 October 2026. We are looking for artists with a developed professional practice, a distinct visual language and works suitable for presentation within an international contemporary art … External Call $23.00 Fee Open Call for Artists — Spectrum Chicago 2026 More matching opportunities Submit Your Work to These Open Calls No signup required to explore • These calls are accepting all types of artwork in IL right now VibrantCast Chicago, IL Deadline: Sep 6, 2026 Stacee Kalmanovsky Mundelein, IL Deadline: Sep 13, 2026 The Fulton Street Collective Chicago, IL Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 Key Details Organization ORAC Gallery Location Chicago, IL Submission Deadline September 10, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Exhibition Dates Oct 7 , 2026 Call Type Art Fair About This Call ORAC Gallery invites contemporary artists to apply for selection for the gallery’s presentation at Spectrum Chicago 2026, taking place at THE MART, Chicago, 7–10 October 2026. We are looking for artists with a developed professional practice, a distinct visual language and works suitable for presentation within an international contemporary art fair context. The selected artist will be presented by ORAC Gallery within the gallery’s official fair booth. ORAC Gallery will provide exhibition space, curatorial selection and development of the presentation, installation coordination, gallery representation during the fair, communication and sales support. The selected artist will not be charged a booth, exhibition, curatorial or representation fee. Applications are open internationally and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selection may be completed before the stated deadline once a suitable artist has been confirmed. Application deadline: 10 September 2026, 23:59 CEST Application fee: €20 Fair dates: 7–10 October 2026 Location: THE MART, Chicago Full eligibility, application requirements and terms: https://www.oracgallery.com/chicago-open-cal We are looking for artists with a developed professional practice, a distinct visual language and works suitable for presentation within an international contemporary art fair context. The selected artist will be presented by ORAC Gallery within the gallery’s official fair booth. ORAC Gallery will provide exhibition space, curatorial selection and development of the presentation, installation coordination, gallery representation during the fair, communication and sales support. The selected artist will not be charged a booth, exhibition, curatorial or representation fee. Applications are open internationally and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selection may be completed before the stated deadline once a suitable artist has been confirmed. Application deadline: 10 September 2026, 23:59 CEST Application fee: €20 Fair dates: 7–10 October 2026 Location: THE MART, Chicago Full eligibility, application requirements and terms: https://www.oracgallery.com/chicago-open-cal This call is hosted externally This opportunity is not hosted on EntryThingy. You will be redirected to an external platform to view full details and submit your application. This call is listed on EntryThingy but hosted on an external platform.

How to apply

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; selection may close before the stated deadline once an artist is confirmed.