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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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

Margaret Brady, poet

Barbara Edwards

RexAnn Coads

Suzanne Dreher

Margi Hafer

Elaine Martin

Jeffrey C. Marienthal

Diane McGarel

Joe McIlhaney
Steve Moore

Michele P. Owens

Roger D. Paris

Luis Sahagun

Carolyn Sims

Mary Ann Tryzna

Exhibition Opportunities

Objects Of Affection | August 27- September 24, 2010

Regional Juried Exhivition. Open to Midwest Artists within reasonable driving distance. All media will be considered. Fee: $25/ 3 hand delivered works.

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Artists from across the Midwest region are encouraged to submit entries to “Objects of Affection” at the Union Street Gallery. “Objects of Affection” will be an exhibition dedicated to still life. Jurors will choose works for the show that cover the spectrum of imagery based on study and presentation of arranged objects.

Jurors | A committee of Union Street Gallery Studio Artists. USG Studio Artists represent an artistic collaborative that directs the aesthetic content and programming for the gallery. The Studio Artists have experience curating exhibitions at a local, regional and national level.

August 20, 21 | Hand deliver artwork to the Gallery, 12-6pm

August 22, 23 | Jury Dates

August 24 | Notify artists by email, phone

August 25, 26 | Pick up unaccepted work, 12-6pm

Either/Or | October 8- Novermber 26, 2010

National Jurried Exhibition. Open to Artists Nationwide 18+, all media.

Entry Deadline August 18, 2010 postmark
Awards $500 1st Place | $350 2nd Place | $150 3rd Place

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Artists from across the country are encouraged to submit entries to “Either/Or”, the Fall National Juried Art Exhibition at Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights, IL.Juror will choose works for the show that cover the spectrum of ideas the title alludes to. These ideas include dualities, differences, choices, decisions, contrasts, options, and opposites.

Juror | Jason Lahr: Curator of Exhibitions, South Bend Museum of Art, South Bend, IN

Union Street Gallery is currently seeking interns willing to work for experience. Internships are volunteer-based, unpaid positions. Non-students interested in our internships are also encouraged to apply. Union Street Gallery is seeking interns for the following positions:

Art Preparators/Assistant Gallery Administrator: Interested in gaining real-world gallery experience in hanging exhibitions, packing and shipping art? Art Preparator work is in great demand, but usually only if you have experience. Intern will be responsible for assisting in the installation and de-installation of each exhibition as well as preparations for fall and spring national juried shows. Other activities include setting up and working opening/closing receptions, and assisting the Administrator/Director with daily operations, including organizing for artists, communication with artists, working with curators, marketing and press outreach, web marketing, mailings, archive work, obtaining donations and sponsorships, and occasionally operating the front desk. This position requires 12 hours a week

Please e-mail resumes to unionstreetart@sbcglobal.net

or call the gallery for more information 708| 754-2601