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Connected by Thread: Art Quilts
by Pat Doyle Mikrut
Wednesday, October 12 - Friday, November 18
An exciting collection of small quilts based on antique black and white photographs of ancestors - real and purchased - all brought back to life with colored thread and free motion quilting.
Holiday Shoppe
Friday, November 25 - Wednesday, December 21
Looking for a gift for that someone special? Want to avoid the crowds at the mall? Interested in supporting local artists? If you answered yes to any of these questions, McCord is the perfect place for you. The 7th Annual Holiday Shoppe will feature unique, handcrafted articles from some of the finest artists and craftsmen in this area. You will be able to choose from pottery, jewelry, fused glass, toys, scarves, wooden boxes, ornaments and much, much more. A portion of your purchases are tax-deductible and members of McCord receive a 10% discount. |
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Interested in Exhibiting your Work at McCord?
The Gallery Committee accepts proposals for group shows year-round and selects exhibits based on work proposed and schedule availability.
If you would like to propose an exhibition, please send the following materials to McCord:
- Curatorial statement, brief bio, and curriculum vitae from the exhibition curator
- Artist statement, brief bio, curriculum vitae for each participating artist
- 15-20 images of proposed works with an artwork list including title, artist name, dimensions, media, and year created for each piece
Send all materials on a CD, (images must be in JPG format, statements, CVs, bios may be on CD as a PDF or included as a hard copy) to:
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
Attn: Gallery Committee
9602 W. Creek Road
Palos Park, IL 60464
Artwork Guidelines
General Specifications:
All artwork must be for sale and available for the entire duration of the show. All work must be the original work of the submitting artist. Work cannot have previously been displayed in McCord Gallery.
2D Specifications:
Fine art reproductions or giclee prints are not accepted. All work must be properly framed using wire hangers. (Saw tooth hangers are not permitted.)
2D work should be no larger than 35"x 40" framed and weigh no more than 25 lbs.
3D Specifications:
We have a very limited number of pedestals. Exhibitions cannot be based solely on 3D work.
3D work should be no larger than H 5'x W16"x D16".
McCord is leaving the media specifications up to you. We are mainly concerned with space and weight. |
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