Studio Artists

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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Renting an Art Studio at USG

Download Studio Artist Application   |  Download Studio Artist Charter

All studio artists have 24 hour access to building, receive promotion via gallery website and emails, and exhibit a group once a year in the main gallery space. Studio artists are a collaborative that helps run the gallery, thus, they are required to volunteer 8 hours/month.

No Studios Currently Available for Rent

Contact the gallery for more information or to schedule a studio viewing. Those interested in studio space must apply and interview with current studio artists. Interviews are usually The first Thursday of the month around 7pm.

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.

Download Guild Brochure & Application

Richard Benoit

Margaret Brady

RexAnne Coads

Maureen Cribbs

Barbara Edwards

Suzanne DeHan

Suzanne Dreher

Margi Hafer

Irene Ganas

Aline Keith

Jean Lewis

Mark Kennedy

Jeffrey Marienthal

Elaine Martin

Diane McGarel

Joe McIlhaney

Harriett Miller

Michele P. Owens

Roger D. Paris

Stuart Pearson

Linda Peterson

Pamela Rodey

Leon Sarrantos

Richard Schmidt

Carolyn Sims

Mary Ann Trzyna

USG Exhibition Opportunities

Fluidity

Regional Juried Exhibit | August 7-September 7, 2013

Entry Deadline : July 6th by 4pm (not a postmarked date!)

The Machine

National Juried Exhibit | September 25-October 26, 2013

Entry Deadline: August 14th by 5pm (not a postmarked date)

Job Opportunities

Internships

No Internship opportunities at this time.

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

Teaching Opportunities

Position: Drawing Instructor

USG is looking for an artist/instructor to teach a beginning to intermediate drawing class for adults. Class would be  4 week course, 2 hours per week, either weeknights 6:30-8:30 or Saturdays, depending on the availability of the instructor. Compensation is $20 per hour (paid for class time only). If interested please email your resume and a lesson plan including a supply list to unionstreetart@gmail.com (please keep the supplies easy and minimal).

Position: Saturday Workshop Series Leader

USG is looking for young artists, High School or college level, to teach free Saturday workshops for children ages 6-12. This is a great way to gain teaching experience and to give back to the youth in the community. Saturday workshops are 1.5 hour workshops either in the morning of afternoon depending on the availability of the teacher. This is a volunteer position If interested please email your contact information and a lesson plan including a supply list to unionstreetart@gmail.com. Supply list must be basic.

Position: Field Trip Project Leader

Union Street is always looking for volunteer artists and teachers to lead the hands-on project portion of our free field trip program. Field trips are usually weekday mornings or early afternoon, and the project portion of the field trip is an hour. For more information on this opportunity please contact the gallery at unionstreetart@gmail.com, or 708-754-2601.