Artwork by Ryan Duggan

 

Comfort Station is now accepting
proposals for our 2025 Exhibitions cycle!

Deadline for submission is set for October 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.

 
 
 

*Open to artists based in the Chicago area only.

 
 

Through our selection process, we aim to curate a cycle of exhibitions that reflects a diverse range of practices, exhibiting work that utilizes the space and context of our public building. Comfort Station operates with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, therefore we are committed to providing a platform for BIPOC artists, women, LGBTQ+, trans/gender non-conforming, and disabled artists. We also strive to put these values into action by ensuring that this public call for exhibitions reaches as wide an audience as possible through targeted outreach and communications.

 
 

Monthly Exhibitions

Monthly exhibitions are active during March - December. These shows coexist with our regular programming throughout the year.

  • Each artist will receive a $500 stipend.

  • We accept solo and two-person exhibitions, as well as group show proposals from artists and curators. When crafting a proposal, please consider the size limitations of the space (see link below for floor plan of usable gallery space).

  • Proposals may include images that are reflective of current work and what may be exhibited along with an artist statement, or a proposal for particular body of work that is conceptually and specifically produced for the context of our space with related images and a project statement.

  • We love when people approach our space with big ideas. However, please keep in consideration that the objects must live in the space with upwards of 25+ programmed events each month (see images for reference here). Our programmers are diligently protective of the artwork at all events, but especially fragile work is generally not a great fit.

    *Notice of acceptance will be sent by end of October.

 

Check out our 2025 proposal guide for additional tips for your submission, compiled from the Open Call Proposal Workshop with CS Artistic Director, Kitty Rauth.

 
 
 
 
 

Workshops & Portfolio Reviews

In an effort to maintain the accessibility of our open call, we’re expanding our programming in congruence with the open call through a series of events that aim to demystify the process of exhibition applications at large.

 
 

 
 
 

Artists to Watch 2025

We plan to continue our Artists to Watch program, a database of finalists from our annual open call for Chicago curators, gallerists, and art writers and professionals to reference for future opportunities and collaborations.

*Notice of invitation to the 2025 database and artist presentation event, taking place next summer, will go out by the end of the year.

 

Our 2025 review panel includes –

CS Exhibitions Team
CS Artistic Director, Kitty Rauth
CS Executive Director, Jordan Martins
CS Board Member, Mariela Acuña
CS Exhibitions Manager, Caitlin Wagner
2024 CS Exhibitions Artist, Sheldon Till–Campbell
2024 CS Exhibitions Artist, Zulkharee Zulkiflee

 
 

If you have any questions about the application process,
please contact:

Kitty Rauth
katie@comfortstationlogansquare.org