CALL FOR ARTISTS: NATIONAL FINE ART EXHIBITIONAbout the ShowDangerous Lullabies VIII is an annual group fine art exhibition showcased in the historic (rumored to be haunted) Dole Mansion and, additionally, online. This is this exhibition's 8th year, back by popular demand.
Artists are invited to submit work that explores the curious allure of things that frighten us. If you have work that is designed to examine the beauty found in the ashes of terror or the magnetic pull of work that is disturbing, on-edge or dark, this is the show for you. All mediums will be accepted for consideration. Joe + Kathleen Isacson are curators for this exhibition, working in partnership with the Dole Mansion and the Lakeside Legacy Arts Foundation. Below are pictures from previous Dangerous Lullabies exhibitions. Submission guidelines can be found below. PLEASE NOTE: This year, we are back at our traditional location, The historic Dole Mansion. Submission guidelinesEligibility This show is open to all artists in the United States. Submission fee is $35. Submission deadline is August 27. Jury fee covers up to 5 images of separate pieces of work. Read the show's full prospectus for further details about submissions & for information pertaining to accepted artists. Awards will be given for 1st Place & one Honorable Mention, 3 Blue Annual Memberships Awards with an international artist management service, 2 publication awards, 3 People's' Choice cash awards for artists who opt in to the online exhibition. Awards will be presented opening night, except for the people's choice awards, which will be announced online at a later date, TBA. Total cash value for awards is over $1,300 USD. - Submissions without a jury fee will be considered incomplete. - Jury fees contribute to the operation to the show and are non-refundable. - By submitting, you are agreeing to the terms of the show's prospectus. - Submissions must be complete and provide information requested be considered. Notifications will be made by 9/5/22. Please be patient! Follow us on FB for updates. |
EXHIBITION TIMELINE Submission Deadline: Aug 27, 2022 Jury fee: $35 (5 images) Notifications of acceptance by 9/5/2022. Drop off & delivery dates for artwork: Sept 19 -23 Artwork up Oct 3 - 20 Work must remain up through Oct 20 Artwork pick up date: Mon/Tues 10/24 & 25 Awards presented on opening night. The opening reception will be Friday, Oct 7 Details TBA Exhibit location: The Dole Mansion 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL Heading Banner
includes details of work by: Keelan McMorrow, Grace Heaney & Timothy Griffith |