OPEN CALL | DON'T BLINK | a Dr. WHO Art Exhibition
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Entry deadlineNov 7, 2026 · 11:59 PM
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Show opensNov 27, 2026
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Show closesJan 9, 2027
Organization:
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio
Location
Chicago, IL
Entry Fee
Free Entry
Deadline
November 7, 2026
Exhibition
Nov 27
- Jan 9, 2027
Worldwide Artist OPEN CALL
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 7, 2026, 7:11PM CST
DON’T BLINK – a Dr. WHO 3D Art Exhibition curated by Rob John Proue (Chicago) & Amanda Cohen (L.A.)
The famous "don't blink" episode of Doctor Who is titled "Blink." It is the tenth episode of Series 3, first broadcast on June 9, 2007. Written by Steven Moffat and starring Carey Mulligan as Sally Sparrow, it introduces the terrifying Weeping Angels—quantum-locked predators that turn to stone when observed but move incredibly fast the moment you look away or blink.
The original Doctor Who Television Series debuted with “An Unearthly Child” on Saturday, November 23, 1963, on BBC TV in the United Kingdom with British actor William Hartnell playing the first Dr. WHO from 1963 to 1966, the year I was “born”.
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood is now accepting submissions for “DON’T BLINK” a Dr. WHO Multidisciplinary Art Exhibtion taking place November 27th, 2026 through January 9th, 2027 at 3040 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. facebook.com/TimelessArtsChicago, instagram.com/TimelessArtsChicago
Our DON’T BLINK 3-Day Opening Reception on 11/27/2026-11/29/2026 @ Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio in Chicago runs parallel to the Annual Chicago Tardis Dr. WHO Convention taking place at the Westin Chicago Hotel in Lombard also on November 27, 28 & 29.
DON’T BLINK runs Saturday, November 27th, 2026, through the Closing Reception on Saturday, January 9th, 2027, 7-11PM.
There is NO SUBMISSION FEE.
ALL Mediums accepted. (No AI generated work)
Please feel free to submit your work for consideration. If selected, a $20 artist participation fee + a 30% commission per sold piece applies to each accepted artist, and a flat $60 table fee with no sales commission will apply for up to 3 selected vendors.
Timeless Arts will review all submissions, and selected artists & vendors will be notified via phone call and/or email after the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 7, 2026, 7:11PM CST
EXHIBITION DATES: November 27, 2026 – January 09, 2027
This exhibition seeks exploration into the vast array of Dr. WHO divese encounters over a 60 year span, morphing into new and varied forms from “time” to “time”.
Whovians and Non-Whovians from all walks of life are encouraged to come up with something as unique as the show itself, in any medium you feel is fit for the occasion.
Strive for unique individualism and authentic expression in your diverse undertakings of Whovian lore. Painting, Sculpture, 3-D, Collage, Photography, all mediums are welcome.
No AI generated art will be considered.
This CALL FOR ART is open to all artists from around the world.
How to Apply:
Please email all of the following information to [email protected] with “DON’T BLINK SUBMISSION” in the subject line.
Up to 5 artwork images in high-quality JPEG format. If accepted, we may select up to all 5 works for the exhibition.
Please name each file with the title of the corresponding artwork (e.g. BlinkONE.jpg).
Artwork details: Include with each piece, title, dimensions, medium/technique, and price (e.g. Untitled, 16 x 20 in., oil on canvas, $500). Selected artists may also include prints of their accepted pieces with prices for each.
Requested, but not required: A brief artist bio (maximum 100 words, written in third person).
Your website and social media links, if applicable.
If you are submitting as a Vendor, the majority of your original work; clothing, plaques, cards, candles, pins, jewelry, etc., must be Dr. WHO themed. Vendors will be required to bring their own 4’x2′ or smaller table. The gallery has three (3) approximate 4’x2′ tables for rent at $5/day.
We’ve never had an “accident” at the gallery, but just the same, Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio and its affiliates take no responsibiltiy for lost or damaged pieces. You as the artist/vendor are 100% responsible for all your work while on location at Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio, so you may want to insure against loss and/or damage.
PLEASE NOTE: Political, pornographic, hate-related or ANYTHING deemed inappropriate for children will NOT be accepted.
Applications must be submitted in English.
Selection
All submitted works will be reviewed by our team and curator. The selection will take into consideration the work’s creativity, originality, artistic quality, and relevance to the exhibition theme.
If You Are Selected you will be solely responsible for getting your piece(s) to Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio at 3040 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago, IL, 60657 by Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 5:00PM CST to be included in the show. No refunds will be given if work is not submitted on time.
Selected artists will receive a confirmation email with links to pay the $20 Artist Participation Fee or $60 Vendor Fee, whichever applies to you. Payment can be made in person prior to the event opening with CASH or PayPal (friends & family) Zelle, Venmo or Credit/Debit Card (Visa/MC) with a 3.5% Processing Fee added.
We also require selected artists to provide a statement confirming that they are the sole creator of the submitted artwork and that the work does not infringe the rights of any third party.
Copyright
Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their artworks and submitted images, although images of your work will be used for promotional purposes.
No Submission Fee.
All mediums.
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Background by Former Chicago Whovian, now L.A. Standup Comedian, Amanda Cohen
Thank You to all my friends who are still following me after months of desperate posts seeking a home for and help moving my TARDIS doorway facade. Long story short: I built it for a play I wrote in 2013, “Don’t Blink : A Dr. Who Burlesque”, directed by Pixy Belmont, which ran for almost a year at The Gorilla Tango Theater in Chicago; then resided in my apartment til I left Chicago in 2017, after which it languished in uncertainty in basement storage til last week.
I had listed it on The TARDIS Owner’s Club Facebook page and Chicago Marketplace, then reached out to comic book stores around town, including one owned by the producers of a massive local Doctor Who convention. I even talked to the world’s foremost expert on Doctor Who fandom in the U.S., Steven Warren Hill. I had about five months to get it out of my basement before Oct 31.
Thanks to the intrepid Robert Proue, she now lives in Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio at 3040 N Ashland. He volunteered to keep her on display until someone buys her (or til I suddenly have the money and room to bring her to LA).
Thank you to Mark Mensching, Ray Kilovolt Koltys, and Phaedra Black for being on call for moving assistance on short-notice since scheduling was complicated.
When we finally found a time that worked for both of us, Rob met me in the basement and, Doctor as my witness, picked that thing up by himself and hauled it to my rental car, strong as a Judoon and fast as a Weeping Angel. I drove it to his gallery with the base hanging out the back, feeling like an undersized hearse, but when I saw the sunny studio full of Simpsons paintings and a wild collection of other pop art (including Rob’s intricate metal work and collected oddities), I knew the TARDIS was home.
At first the plan was for him to display her until a buyer came along, but we decided to make her an anchor-piece for a Doctor Who-themed gallery show opening after Thanksgiving. Watch for an official call for original submissions…no entry fee! His open call for Simpsons art resulted in hundreds of entries from around the country and a show that opened last week, and some sales!
The saga isn’t over but the panic is vanquished. I love and appreciate everyone who helped, and everyone who wanted to help but didn’t have enough time and/or space. We finally found the time and space.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 7, 2026, 7:11PM CST
DON’T BLINK – a Dr. WHO 3D Art Exhibition curated by Rob John Proue (Chicago) & Amanda Cohen (L.A.)
The famous "don't blink" episode of Doctor Who is titled "Blink." It is the tenth episode of Series 3, first broadcast on June 9, 2007. Written by Steven Moffat and starring Carey Mulligan as Sally Sparrow, it introduces the terrifying Weeping Angels—quantum-locked predators that turn to stone when observed but move incredibly fast the moment you look away or blink.
The original Doctor Who Television Series debuted with “An Unearthly Child” on Saturday, November 23, 1963, on BBC TV in the United Kingdom with British actor William Hartnell playing the first Dr. WHO from 1963 to 1966, the year I was “born”.
Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood is now accepting submissions for “DON’T BLINK” a Dr. WHO Multidisciplinary Art Exhibtion taking place November 27th, 2026 through January 9th, 2027 at 3040 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. facebook.com/TimelessArtsChicago, instagram.com/TimelessArtsChicago
Our DON’T BLINK 3-Day Opening Reception on 11/27/2026-11/29/2026 @ Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio in Chicago runs parallel to the Annual Chicago Tardis Dr. WHO Convention taking place at the Westin Chicago Hotel in Lombard also on November 27, 28 & 29.
DON’T BLINK runs Saturday, November 27th, 2026, through the Closing Reception on Saturday, January 9th, 2027, 7-11PM.
There is NO SUBMISSION FEE.
ALL Mediums accepted. (No AI generated work)
Please feel free to submit your work for consideration. If selected, a $20 artist participation fee + a 30% commission per sold piece applies to each accepted artist, and a flat $60 table fee with no sales commission will apply for up to 3 selected vendors.
Timeless Arts will review all submissions, and selected artists & vendors will be notified via phone call and/or email after the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 7, 2026, 7:11PM CST
EXHIBITION DATES: November 27, 2026 – January 09, 2027
This exhibition seeks exploration into the vast array of Dr. WHO divese encounters over a 60 year span, morphing into new and varied forms from “time” to “time”.
Whovians and Non-Whovians from all walks of life are encouraged to come up with something as unique as the show itself, in any medium you feel is fit for the occasion.
Strive for unique individualism and authentic expression in your diverse undertakings of Whovian lore. Painting, Sculpture, 3-D, Collage, Photography, all mediums are welcome.
No AI generated art will be considered.
This CALL FOR ART is open to all artists from around the world.
How to Apply:
Please email all of the following information to [email protected] with “DON’T BLINK SUBMISSION” in the subject line.
Up to 5 artwork images in high-quality JPEG format. If accepted, we may select up to all 5 works for the exhibition.
Please name each file with the title of the corresponding artwork (e.g. BlinkONE.jpg).
Artwork details: Include with each piece, title, dimensions, medium/technique, and price (e.g. Untitled, 16 x 20 in., oil on canvas, $500). Selected artists may also include prints of their accepted pieces with prices for each.
Requested, but not required: A brief artist bio (maximum 100 words, written in third person).
Your website and social media links, if applicable.
If you are submitting as a Vendor, the majority of your original work; clothing, plaques, cards, candles, pins, jewelry, etc., must be Dr. WHO themed. Vendors will be required to bring their own 4’x2′ or smaller table. The gallery has three (3) approximate 4’x2′ tables for rent at $5/day.
We’ve never had an “accident” at the gallery, but just the same, Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio and its affiliates take no responsibiltiy for lost or damaged pieces. You as the artist/vendor are 100% responsible for all your work while on location at Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio, so you may want to insure against loss and/or damage.
PLEASE NOTE: Political, pornographic, hate-related or ANYTHING deemed inappropriate for children will NOT be accepted.
Applications must be submitted in English.
Selection
All submitted works will be reviewed by our team and curator. The selection will take into consideration the work’s creativity, originality, artistic quality, and relevance to the exhibition theme.
If You Are Selected you will be solely responsible for getting your piece(s) to Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio at 3040 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago, IL, 60657 by Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 5:00PM CST to be included in the show. No refunds will be given if work is not submitted on time.
Selected artists will receive a confirmation email with links to pay the $20 Artist Participation Fee or $60 Vendor Fee, whichever applies to you. Payment can be made in person prior to the event opening with CASH or PayPal (friends & family) Zelle, Venmo or Credit/Debit Card (Visa/MC) with a 3.5% Processing Fee added.
We also require selected artists to provide a statement confirming that they are the sole creator of the submitted artwork and that the work does not infringe the rights of any third party.
Copyright
Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their artworks and submitted images, although images of your work will be used for promotional purposes.
No Submission Fee.
All mediums.
… … … … … …
Background by Former Chicago Whovian, now L.A. Standup Comedian, Amanda Cohen
Thank You to all my friends who are still following me after months of desperate posts seeking a home for and help moving my TARDIS doorway facade. Long story short: I built it for a play I wrote in 2013, “Don’t Blink : A Dr. Who Burlesque”, directed by Pixy Belmont, which ran for almost a year at The Gorilla Tango Theater in Chicago; then resided in my apartment til I left Chicago in 2017, after which it languished in uncertainty in basement storage til last week.
I had listed it on The TARDIS Owner’s Club Facebook page and Chicago Marketplace, then reached out to comic book stores around town, including one owned by the producers of a massive local Doctor Who convention. I even talked to the world’s foremost expert on Doctor Who fandom in the U.S., Steven Warren Hill. I had about five months to get it out of my basement before Oct 31.
Thanks to the intrepid Robert Proue, she now lives in Timeless Arts Gallery & Studio at 3040 N Ashland. He volunteered to keep her on display until someone buys her (or til I suddenly have the money and room to bring her to LA).
Thank you to Mark Mensching, Ray Kilovolt Koltys, and Phaedra Black for being on call for moving assistance on short-notice since scheduling was complicated.
When we finally found a time that worked for both of us, Rob met me in the basement and, Doctor as my witness, picked that thing up by himself and hauled it to my rental car, strong as a Judoon and fast as a Weeping Angel. I drove it to his gallery with the base hanging out the back, feeling like an undersized hearse, but when I saw the sunny studio full of Simpsons paintings and a wild collection of other pop art (including Rob’s intricate metal work and collected oddities), I knew the TARDIS was home.
At first the plan was for him to display her until a buyer came along, but we decided to make her an anchor-piece for a Doctor Who-themed gallery show opening after Thanksgiving. Watch for an official call for original submissions…no entry fee! His open call for Simpsons art resulted in hundreds of entries from around the country and a show that opened last week, and some sales!
The saga isn’t over but the panic is vanquished. I love and appreciate everyone who helped, and everyone who wanted to help but didn’t have enough time and/or space. We finally found the time and space.