ShopColumbia Call for Proposals: Manifest 2026 Showcase
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ShopColumbia announces a CALL FOR PROPOSALS for artist showcases by Columbia College Chicago graduating seniors and graduate students.
Details:
- Space is extremely limited and we will be looking for the most thorough proposals! Less than 9 artist showcases will be selected to exhibit their work in ShopColumbia at 619 S Wabash. Each artist will have 3-4' linear feet or approximately 10 square feet of floor space for a display of works for sale.
- Artists must be graduating May 2026 or walking at the May 2026 graduation ceremony.
- Work should be an exemplary representation of your creative body of work. Ideally work should be a cohesive collection.
- All mediums and majors welcome.
- The majority of work must be available for purchase. Students earn 75% of every sale.
- Artists are required to upload an exhibition proposal including: artist statement, list of potential works/products, how the exhibition supports their major and professional goals, a mock-up of display, and supporting images that are indicative of the work that will be displayed.
Important Dates:
Submission deadline: March 29, 2026, 10pm
Artist notification: April 3, 2026
Inventory deadline: April 23, 2026
Artist installation: April 28, April 29, April 30, May 4, May 5, and May 6
Exhibition: May 7 - July 10, 2026
Artist reception: Manifest 2026 (TBD)