Calls for Artists
The Kavanagh Gallery is an open, light-filled space designed to showcase a variety of art exhibits. Each year, the gallery displays between six and seven shows. Below is our current list of artist opportunities.
Kavanagh Gallery Artist Opportunities 2025/2026
Fine Line is using CaFE for Kavanagh Gallery Calls. Artists can sign up for free by clicking the link below.
2026 Shows:
February 12 - March 20, 2026
Today, paper as an art form is more varied, expressive, and exciting than ever. This show will exhibit work created in the medium of paper. Cut, folded, cast, woven, burned, collaged, carved, and pulp-painted are some of the ways paper is used to express the artist's creative ideas. Works made in the medium of paper, either 2-D or 3-D, will be accepted for consideration. Works must be no larger than 48” in width. There is no limit on the height of 2-D artwork.
Home Improvements - The Functional Art Show
March 26 - May 8, 2026
A beautifully crafted object can enhance any home or workspace. From a mug for your morning coffee, a plate for your toast, a bowl for your favorite soup, a rocking chair to relax in, a colorful pottery jar for storage, a contemporary hand-blown glass vase, a woven textile, a set of candlesticks, or a handbound book, these are not just art pieces, but also practical items that can be used in our daily lives. Art can be all around us in the form of these functional pieces that make our spaces fun. This exhibit will showcase not just art, but art that serves a purpose. Each item, thoughtfully designed and skillfully created, is intended for use. All forms of media are welcome, but the key requirement is that all artwork must be functional in nature.
July 23 - August 19. 2026
Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the Sculpture at the Kavanagh exhibit to be held at the Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, Illinois. The show is open to any 3-D work in any sculpture or craft medium. No paintings, photographs, or other 2-D work will be accepted.
