Hokin Gallery - Outside the Line
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Outside the Line
A call to exhibit creative projects- all students eligible!
Hokin Gallery invites students to “color outside the lines” and submit creative works that can be considered a creative risk or experimentation. Artists are encouraged to submit work that incorporates new techniques, processes, materials, ideas or work that pushes the creative boundary of academic major or area of study. All creative projects are accepted including: photography, fashion, sculpture, creative writing, video, fiber arts, ceramics, quilting, video gaming, sound, site-specific installation, drawing, painting, illustration, graphic design, interior architecture renderings, performance and dance. Projects can be created outside of area of study. All students enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible. A full list of prohibited items is at the bottom of this form.
Submissions may be a work in progress.
Not sure what to submit? The gallery team can make suggestions or narrow ideas.
Not sure where to make your project? The Makerspace (754 S Wabash Ave, 2nd floor) might have the equipment and tools needed.
Not sure how to present your project in an art gallery? Contact us, we can help!
Questions- Student Spaces for Art and Collaboration/Mark Porter, mporter@colum.edu
Submission Deadline- Monday, January 12, 2026
You may submit up to three works, total dimensions of all three must not exceed ten feet in any direction.
Outside the Line will be presented in Hokin Gallery February 10-March 28, 2026
All projects must be finished and delivered to Hokin Gallery by January 29, 2026
We will notify applicants of acceptance via email by November 25
Exhibit dates: February 10-March 28
Opening reception: Thursday, Feb 13, 5-7
Artwork Drop-Off Jan 29, 30, Feb 3
Install: Feb 4, 5, 6, 7
Exhibit Reception: Thursday, Feb 1, 5-7pm
Artwork Pick up dates: March 31, 9:30-3:30pm
By submitting this form you agree that you are the maker or co-maker of the image submitted. You agree that the Hokin Gallery may display my image on campus or online at Hokin Gallery / Columbia College Chicago social media accounts. You agree that this design does not violate any federal, state, county or municipal law, ordinance or regulation, violates any college policy, regulation or rule as outlined in the Student Handbook and Columbia’s Student Code of Conduct. You acknowledge that any persons appearing in the photo have granted likeness permissions.
Artist Requirements
Please note that Hokin Gallery will not be responsible for printing any artwork for artists. All printing is the responsibility of the artist. All participating artists must have been enrolled at Columbia during the Fall 25’ and/or Spring 26’ semesters. The artist will be responsible for providing all artwork and methods of presentation (framing, printing) with the exception of standard exhibit hardware. SSAC is available to help consult with the artists on how to present their work in a professional manner. Additionally, all artists are required to sign the Hokin Gallery Loan form. All artwork must be delivered on April 1, completely finished and ready to hang with installation instructions.
Prohibited Items:
• Candles and/or open flames of any kind at any time
• Weapons or objects that resemble weapons
• Potentially hazardous materials or chemicals requiring special ventilation
• Live animals, untreated hides, taxidermy, biomatter (living or recently living organisms)
• Bloodborne pathogens (BBP), blood, urine, other bodily fluids, or hypodermic needles
• Unprotected sharp edges, points, or moving components, pedestals, heavy or unstable objects, objects hanging from above, building a wall or altering a wall, overhead closures (tents, roofs, etc), window coverings
• Unprotected electrical appliances, bare wiring, spliced wires, invented or altered electrical items
• Inebriants (alcohol, prescription or over the counter medications)
Prohibited activities:
• Attaching anything to the ceiling, sprinkler system, or pipes
• Alterations to any fire extinguishers, exit signs, or alarm systems
• Creating any potential tripping hazards (cords or cables on the floor must be secured with gaffer’s tape or cord covering) or projects that block egress
• Utilizing alternative public spaces – stairways, hallways, elevators, sidewalks.
• Displaying profanity visible from outside of the gallery or from the street
• Serving unapproved and/or unpackaged food (during performances or artist talks)
• Audience interactive/participatory actions that may place duress on the body during performances
• Violating confidentiality, privacy and anonymity permissions, copyrights, and public interaction
Must be approved by gallery staff:
• Painting or drawing directly on walls
• Hanging heavy objects on the wall greater than 10 lbs
• Showing floor work greater than 250 lbs
• Decomposing materials, plants, soil, sand, or rocks
• Work that contains food or water
• Excessive noise
• Large amounts on materials or supplies not typically used
• Performance pieces – you must explicitly tell us what you’re planning on performing
• ANYTHING YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT
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