• Call for Art

    CU Flower House by A. Hunt Design is seeking artists for 6-month residencies at their *new* location at 307 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL. Selected artists will be displayed from during a 6-month rotation of either October through March or April through September. Each artist-in-residence will have an opening reception as well as a featured page on www.thecuflowerhouse.com. Artists will also receive 100% of the commission from any artwork sold during their residency. The deadline for submission is 11:59pm on March 31, 2027.

  • REQUIREMENTS:

    •  Each artist may submit up to 3 images of original work to showcase their body of work.
    • All 2D mediums will be considered
    • Submissions must be appropriate for all viewing audiences
    • No submission fee required
    • Artwork must be no larger than 48 inches wide x 48 inches high
    • Artwork cannot weigh more than 40 pounds
    • Selected artists MUST hang their own artwork
    • Artwork can be one individual piece or made up of multiple panels that are part of one cohesive piece and fit within the size requirements
    • Building owners and/or management are not liable for any damage to selected art
    • A contract will be signed by both parties
    • All entries must be submitted online with this form
    • This opportunity is available for artists residing in Champaign or Urbana

    SELECTED ARTISTS MUST AGREE TO: 

    • Provide 8 to 12 pieces of artwork
    • Signage with name & prices printed next to each piece
    • Hanging art during business hours
    • Provide a framed bio + photo for wall
    • Electronic photos of art if available for CU Flower House website
    • Bio and photo for CU Flower House website as well as links to artist's social media/website
    • Any specific packaging to be used when packaging artwork (bags/bubble wrap)
    • Provide business cards

    Artists must communicate with business owner whether or not they want clients to leave with art when they purchase it or leave it up for the 6 months residency. 

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  • Please select your preferred 6-month timeframe for your residency.

  • Image Submissions

    Each artist may submit up to 3 hi res images. Images should be in jpeg format and not exceed 5MB per file (resolution should be between 150 and 300 dpi). If you are unable to provide images in this format or are unable to resize existing images, please submit available images and make note in the comment section.
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  • If you are unable to provide a digital submission or have difficulty with anything listed above, please contact Kelly White at 217.351.9841 or kwhite@40north.org to make alternative arrangements.

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