Dear Jazz, 2024!
art exhibition and concerts, presented by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Jazz Institute of Chicago proudly presents "Dear Jazz 2024," a two-night celebration of art and music at the beautiful Fulton Street Collective gallery.
This extraordinary event will showcase the talents many of Chicago's most revered artists all of whom have found inspiration in the timeless art of jazz. All artwork will be for sale.
Live jazz performances will accompany the exhibitions, along with live painting of and during the concert.
FRIDAY, November 8th.
6PM: VIP/Art Collector’s Reception. Suggested Donation of $20, includes first look at and option to purchase artwork, drinks, snacks (until 7PM only)
7PM: General Admission, $5 suggested donation in advance, $10 at the door, includes gallery viewing, option to purchase art, and concert. Beverages available by suggested donation.
8PM: Concert featuring RICARDO JIMENEZ QUARTET, with live painting.
SATURDAY, November 9th
6PM: JIC Members-only Hour, $5 suggested, includes general admission, concert, drinks, snacks. Must show Member card. Lapsed Members and non-Members are welcomed with a purchase of a new Membership.
7PM: General Admission, $5 advance, $10 at the door suggested donation. Beverages available by suggested donation.
8PM: Concert featuring MILLIE AHEARN QUARTET, with live painting.
All proceeds will benefit the Jazz Institute of Chicago and its mission to promote and nurture jazz in all its forms.
CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Fourth Annual Dear Jazz Art Exhibition & Concert
Art curated by Raymond A. Thomas
Music programmed by John Foster and Chris Anderson
The Jazz Institute of Chicago invites artists to submit work for the 2024 edition of its annual art exhibition, Dear Jazz. This showcase celebrates the rich heritage, spirit, and future of jazz, one of Chicago’s most influential cultural movements.
Dear Jazz explores the intimate relationship between jazz music and visual art, inviting artists to reflect on how jazz influences emotions, storytelling, and cultural identity. We welcome submissions that reflect personal connections to jazz, its history, or its modern-day impact.
This open call is for artists at all stages of their careers, working in 2D any medium. We encourage submissions from artists whose work resonates with the themes of rhythm, improvisation, innovation, and collaboration that are at the heart of jazz.
Along with your following and the general public, the potential audience for this exhibition will include 14,000 JIC email subscribers, nearly 50,000 social media followers, and Fulton Street Collective’s subscribers and followers. The commission rate is 70% for the artist with 10% going to the not-for-profit Jazz Institute of Chicago.
Submission Guidelines:
Media: We accept all forms of 2D visual art, including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, and digital art.
Number of Submissions: Artists may submit up to 3 original works for consideration.
Submission Format: Digital images (JPEG or PNG, high resolution) of the artwork must be uploaded through our online submission form.
Bio and Artist Statement: Include a brief bio and statement (max. 300 words) explaining how your work connects to the theme Dear Jazz.
Deadline for Submissions: October 15, 2024
Exhibition Dates: November 8th & 9th with possible extension.
Venue: The Fulton Street Collective, 1821 W Hubbard St Unit 307, Chicago, IL 60622
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Oct. 15, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: Oct. 28, 2024
Artwork Delivery: Nov.5-7, 2024
Exhibition Opening Reception: Nov. 8, 2024
How to Apply:
All submissions must be completed online through the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s website. For more details and to submit your artwork, CLICK HERE
Jazz Institute of Chicago is proud to receive generous support from the following organizations:
The Allstate Foundation; The Alphawood Foundation; a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; Crown Family Philanthropies; Chicago's Cultural Treasures; The Darling Family Foundation; The Field Foundation; The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation; The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; The Glossberg Foundation; The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency; The National Endowment for the Arts, The Polk Bros. Foundation; The Oppenheimer Family Foundation; and The Wang Family.