Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Western Illinois University Art Gallery accepts exhibition proposals for solo, two-person, and group shows during the 2027-2028 season. Eligible artists include WIU students, faculty, staff, and those from the western Illinois region. There is no submission fee; selected artists receive a honorarium to help cover travel and shipping costs. Deadline: August 31, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. August 31, 2026
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Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Reasonable honorarium to assist with travel and shipping expenses, depending on needs and circumstances.
“Reasonable honorarium to assist with travel and shipping expenses, depending on needs and circumstances”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. WIU students, faculty and staff, as well as artists from the western Illinois region
“WIU students, faculty and staff, as well as artists from the western Illinois region”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
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