Calls for Art
Calls for Art
Throughout the year, Brushwood Center issues calls for art for exhibitions, markets, and special projects. Watch this space for new calls.
At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories
Brushwood Center invites artists in all media and of all levels with a US Military background (current service member, Veteran, or their immediate family members or caregivers) to submit their work for consideration in our upcoming exhibition, At Ease In Nature.This year’s exhibition will take place at Waukegan’s Carnegie Library.
Nature Holds Our Stories invites veterans and their families to experience how nature can witness, reflect, and support the healing journey. Through narratives, artwork, photography, and reflection,this exhibition honors the connection between service, storytelling, and the restorative power of the land.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Deadline for Delivery of Artworks: Friday, October 2, 2026
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 24, 2026
Artist Reception: Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Library, 1 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan, IL
Questions about a call for art? Contact Julia Kemerer at jkemerer@brushwoodcenter.org
