This is a judged exhibition.

Whether depicting scenery as illustration or storytelling, background setting or main subject, artists have a strong relationship with the landscape that surrounds them. From Renaissance painters to contemporary practitioners such as Diebenkorn, Hockney and Gornik, the depiction of landscape is not simply a matter of copying nature or the artist’s view. A creative distillation of color, scale, shape, space, atmosphere and composition become the driver of the artistic inquiry. Through the reorganization and simplification of this visual information the artist becomes a translator. The Midwest landscape, rural to urban, offers ample opportunity for creative expression and query.

The Oak Park Art League is looking for work created that depicts the artist’s interpretation, relationship or experience with the Midwest landscape. All mediums will be accepted. (drawing, painting, mixed media, digital/new media, printmaking, photography, ceramics, fiber, glass, sculpture).

All work must have been completed within the past 3 years and not previously exhibited at OPAL.

All mediums are accepted. Any artist submitting film or video please inquire about our available projection system.

Size is limited to 48” in its largest dimension.

Two submissions per artist permitted.

All work must be ready to hang.
Works with frame hanging wire and D-rings preferred.
No sawtooth hangers will be accepted.

Drop off work: May 25th, 26th and 27th

Exhibition dates: June 1st – 24th

Opening reception: Friday, June 10th 7-9PM

Pick up work: June 25th, 28th and 29th

Cost per submission:

Members: $20 first piece, $15 second piece

Non-members $30 first piece, $20 second piece