Walking With Giants Call For Artists

In summer 2026, in honor of the United States' Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) and as DuPage County welcomes visitors for the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, the College of DuPage will present Walking With Giants, a free outdoor art exhibition celebrating American artistic achievement. The exhibition will feature ten larger-than-life painted silhouettes, approximately ten feet tall, depicting influential American artists, performers, writers, composers, and dancers. Installed along a walkable route across the McAninch Arts Center and COD campus, each bold, hand-painted figure will reflect the spirit, era, and creative legacy of its subject, while integrated interpretive elements invite visitors to engage with the stories behind these cultural giants.

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center invite artists to submit their portfolios for consideration. Selected artist(s) will be commissioned to design and oversee the painting and creation of the silhouette works. The arts center will fabricate and install all silhouette forms and structural supports, allowing artists to focus on the design and surface treatment. Submissions should demonstrate strong visual impact, experience with large-scale or public-facing work, and the ability to translate historical or cultural subjects into compelling contemporary imagery. Budget is $10,000 plus materials. Event dates: June 1, 2026 - August 30, 2026. Eligibility: National.