GO MAKE A THING!JUROR: Jessica GondekDEADLINE FOR ENTRIES - SEPT 19, 2021, 11:59pm CSTCLICK THIS LINK (OR CUT AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER) TO APPLY: https://arcgallery.wufoo.com/forms/go-make-a-thing/Let’s have fun!Frustrated? “GO MAKE A THING!”Tired of stores not having what you need? “GO MAKE A THING!”Tired of being alone? “GO MAKE A THING!”Too many shipping boxes? “GO MAKE A THING!”Tired of the news? “GO MAKE A THING!”Sick of Zoom? “GO MAKE A THING!”Bored? “GO MAKE A THING!”Tired of being dressed only from the waist up? “GO MAKE A THING!”Drinking too much wine? “GO MAKE A THING!”Want a break from your spouse? “GO MAKE A THING!”Kids driving you crazy? Tell them to “GO MAKE A THING!”You, “GO MAKE A THING!”Free exploration often opens doors to imagination. With tongue in cheek, we’re interested in play to overcome stress and frustration! So, have fun and…“GO MAKE A THING!”And send the images to us and apply to this show!!** ‘Things’ in ALL media are welcome, including video, performance, sound, 2D and 3D work; and all artists’ work will be considered.The exhibition will run from October 29 - December 18, 2021. This time frame is equal to two ARC Gallery exhibition months - so more opportunity for your work to be viewed! We encourage everyone to enter.Entry fee: $40 for one to three images. $10 for each additional image (lower charge for students -- High school or college students can pay a reduced fee of $25 per 3 entries with $10 for each additional entry (Please include copy of Student ID)).Gallery hours are: Fridays, 3-7; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4. Masks for all visitors are required. (Hours subject to change)ABOUT THE JUROR:Jessica Gondek is an artist/teacher living in the Chicago area. She received her M.F.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, and her B.F.A. from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is an Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Loyola University Chicago and teaches drawing and painting in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.Ms. Gondek has received a number of prestigious awards recognizing her creative work over the years. Notable are the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grant, a Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts Grant, and a Mid-America Arts Alliance National Endowment for the Arts Grant.Ms. Gondek has been recognized with a number of international artist residency awards. She has been an artist in residence at the Can Serrat International Art Center in Spain, and at the Frans Masereel Center in Belgium.Jessica Gondek has exhibited her work nationally and internationally and is represented in many public collections. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions at the Northern Illinois University Art Museum, the Loyola University Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art Beecher Center.Ms. Gondek is a member of ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation and Woman Made Gallery in Chicago.CALENDAR:Deadline for Submission of Applications: Sunday, Sept 19, 2021 at 11:59pm CSTNotification of Acceptance: Will go out by email on Thursday, Sept 30, 2021.Work Delivered to ARC: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct 21-23, 2021 (Thurs, Fri, Sat  12-4pm)Pick-Up Work at Gallery: Sat, Dec 18, 12:00pm – 4:00pmShipped Work Return Date: Wed, Dec 22, 2021 *Pre-Paid FedEx or UPS label is required.*Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.FEES:$40 for one to three images. $10 for each additional image (lower charge for students -- High school or college students can pay a reduced fee of $25 per 3 entries with $10 for each additional entry (Please include copy of Student ID)).If paying by check, it must be received prior to jurying.Click HERE to apply.Opening Reception, Friday, Oct 29, 5-8pm

• Exhibition dates: OCT 29 – DEC 18, 2021
• Gallery hours: Fri – 3-7 pm,  Sat & Sun – 12-4 pm