Union Street Gallery Studio Artist organization is a collaborative.  They meet on a monthly basis to develop programming, planning and execution of all Gallery activities. Studio Artists set the annual calendar of events and thematic development of exhibits and oversee development of each show and prospectus.  As a collaborative, they review prospective Studio Artist applications, act as spokespersons for Gallery and Studios as needed and are involved in community relations' development through off-site events, including academia lectures, exhibits, workshops and a variety of outreach activities.

Union Street Gallery's mission is to encourage and nurture emerging and established artists and be a resource for art appreciation and education to the communities that make up the Chicago Southland. Studio Artists represent the artists spectrum from autodidactic (mostly self taught) through MFA's.

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Studios Avaiable!

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The Guild is composed of member artists living within a reasonable commuting radius of Chicago Heights and are professional, semi-professional, or emerging artists. The guild's purpose is to serve the arts and exhibiting community needs of artists that do not rent studios at USG and to foster growth and expand USG network and influence.

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CouSandra Armstrong

Catherine Ashton

Richard Benoit

Margaret Brady

Barbara Edwards

RexAnne Coad

Suzanne Dreher

Margi Hafer

Irene Ganas

Jean Lewis

Elaine Martin

Diane McGarel

Joe McIlhaney

Hariette Miller

Michele P. Owens

Roger D. Paris

Carolyn Sims

Mary Ann Trzyna

Exhibition Opportunities

botanic/organic

National Juried Exhibit

Juror: Elizabeth Whiting, Curator at the Union League Club, Chicago, IL

Entry Fee: $25 for 2 images, $30 for 3 images

Awards: $500 1st Place | $350 2nd Place | $150 3rd Place 

Deadline to Enter: January 20, 2012

Threshold

Curated by Jessica Segal, Director of Union Street Galley

Union Street Gallery is putting together an exhibit titled “Threshold” which will run April 13-May 5th, 2012. This combined exhibit will present different shows on two separate floors:

The 2nd floor will feature work from 8 Illinois artists at the beginning of their careers. Artists must be no more than 5 years out of art school or college and have a modest exhibition history. Artists who have had minimal solo exhibits will be considered first for this exhibit.

Each exhibiting artist will be given approximately 13 feet of wall space to exhibit his/her art. Artists are required to hand deliver/pick-up work for this exhibit.  Gallery will take care of installation unless otherwise arranged. There will be a $35 exhibition fee for those chosen to exhibit.

To be considered for the 2nd floor, artists must submit their curriculum vitae (resume), 3-5 images representing their body of work, and artist statement to: Jessica Segal, Gallery Director, unionstreetart@gmail.com.

The 1st floor will feature contemporary fine craft from regional artists who work in non-traditional and innovative methods. Union Street is looking for artwork in traditional craft media such as fibers, ceramics, paper, paper mache and wood that has been taken in contemporary and innovative directions. This exhibit will feature up to 15 artists from the Midwest region. There will be a $25 exhibition fee for those chosen to exhibit. 

To be considered for the 1st floor, artists must submit their curriculum vitae (resume), artist statement, and 3-5 images of their art work to: Jessica Segal, Gallery Director, unionstreetart@gmail.com.

All required materials must be emailed by March 14th.

Job Opportunities

Internships

No Internship opportunitites at this time.

Exhibit-related volunteer opportunities avaialble, please contact the gallery for more information..

Teaching

Union Street Gallery, a professional gallery and non-profit arts center in Chicago Heights, IL, is looking for an artist/art teacher to teach a 6 week comprehensive art course for students ages 8-12. Course will focus on art basics, covering areas of drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture. Classes will be held 1-3pm, Saturdays, March 3-April 7th. 

Minimum 10 students, Maximum 20.

Union Street Gallery is dedicated to providing art education to the youth in the community, who have no art experience to speak of. There are no art programs in the local schools and very little extra-curricular art activities through after school programs and local community centers. Students attending class at Union Street Gallery will have little to no art education to build on. This is an opportunity to really make a difference in these children’s lives.

Teaching positions are paid. Compensation is $45 for 2 hours.

Skills & Qualifications: 

BFA or BA in an art or art education preferred.  Experience teaching a must, experience teaching or working with children age 8-12 preferred.  Experience as a professional artist also preferred, but not necessary.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please contact Jessica Segal, Gallery Director with your resume including teaching experience, sample curriculum/student project, images of student projects, images of your own artwork (if applicable), and any other pertinent information: unionstreetart@gmail.com