AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY
Organization:
Tall Grass Arts Association
Location
Park Forest, IL
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
March 13, 2026
Exhibition
Apr 25
- May 29, 2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES
AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY
Tall Grass Gallery invites artists to submit entries for a new show called AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY
Exhibit Dates: April 25 – May 29, 2026
Deadline for Entries: March 13, 2026
Americans today are facing many new and disturbing situations – decisions being made for and about us, consequences of actions that are confusing, destructive, dangerous; cruel and criminal acts imposed on us – and that affect so many of us in harmful, even deadly ways.
The 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States of America will take place during 2026.
America’s original dream for more than two centuries focused on principles and beliefs, laws and rights, stated in our Declaration of Independence, our Constitution, Amendments and legal actions created to continue to make our country more fair and just, including focusing on voting rights, discrimination, assistance for the disabled, health and environmental issues, fairness in work situations, and protections for the elderly and children.
Our reality today sees many of those truths, so often hard-won, being ignored, destroyed, or replaced by actions totally unrecognizable as part of our American Dream.
Artists are invited to react and respond to two sides of our American story today: the acts and deeds we witness every day that tear apart our dream for a good and whole, welcoming and fair America, and/or visions of what we all can do to rebuild a more hopeful, helpful, and caring country, to bring some elements of goodness and kindness back into our collective lives and fight those crimes with our belief in those original values.
___________________________________________________________
CONSIDER:
Works might convey anger, outrage, loss, disbelief. Or compassion, generosity, rescue, love.
They might address separation, violence, prejudice, injustice. Or feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, protecting the lost.
Raising voices, fighting for causes, voting. Or portraying gatherings of peace, family. Respect. Life-affirming. Accepting. Honoring.
Recreating what has been lost. Reigniting the dream.
____________________________________________________________
MEDIA, STYLES, ETC.:
> This theme might lend itself to a whole range of media – drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital, sculpture, fibers, glass, ceramics, metal, calligraphy, collage, assemblage, installation, books, etc.
> Works can range from extremely realistic views to abstract interpretations.
> Various traditional criteria will be considered in choosing works for the show - compositional elements, use of media, technical skill, etc. as well as each artist's unique vision and choices made, and the impact and lasting impression of the piece.
____________________________________________________________
RULES:
> Artists may submit up to 5 works for judging. No more than 5 entries accepted from each artist.
> Shipped work will be accepted. Artists are required to supply pre-paid return shipping labels with accepted work.
> Applications, entry fees and jpeg images are to be submitted through the online site www.Entrythingy.com, using the code: https://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org which is a direct link to the AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY entry form.
> Questions or problems with submitting to this site should be sent to Tall Grass at 708.748.3377.
> Works should not have been shown at Tall Grass Gallery in the last 2 years.
> 2-dimensional work must be wired securely, and ready to hang; no sawtooth hangers please. If wires show above the top of the frame they cannot be hung.
> All 2D and 3D works that require special installation procedures must be installed by the artists themselves.
> Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet the requirements or is considered too fragile or too heavy for installation.
> All work remains on exhibit for the duration of the show.
> Unless requested otherwise by the artist, permission is given to Tall Grass to use any images of exhibited work for publicity or educational purposes.
____________________________________________________________
FEES AND COMMISSION:
> A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for up to 5 entries must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.
(Entry fee can be sent through the Entrythingy site; or by calling the gallery with your credit card information.)
> The gallery retains a 30% commission from any sales of work during the exhibit.
> Work may be marked NFS. ____________________________________________________________
CURATORS, JUDGES, AWARDS FOR THE EXHIBIT:
> Judges and curators for this exhibit will be members of the Tall Grass Gallery Committee - artists, curators, jurors, educators, board members, involved with numerous regional solo and group exhibits.
> Works will not be judged for awards for this exhibit.
____________________________________________________________
DATES:
- Exhibit dates: April 25 – May 29, 2026
- Deadline for entries: March 13, 2026
- Submit through this link:
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show
- Notification of acceptance in show by: March 20, 2026
- Required forms returned to Tall Grass by: April 4, 2026
- Delivery of works: Sunday - Tuesday, April 12 – 14, 2026
- Return of exhibited works: May 30, 31, June 1, 2026
____________________________________________________________
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466
www.tallgrassarts.org 708 748 3377
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11am - 4pm each day.
AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY
Tall Grass Gallery invites artists to submit entries for a new show called AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY
Exhibit Dates: April 25 – May 29, 2026
Deadline for Entries: March 13, 2026
Americans today are facing many new and disturbing situations – decisions being made for and about us, consequences of actions that are confusing, destructive, dangerous; cruel and criminal acts imposed on us – and that affect so many of us in harmful, even deadly ways.
The 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States of America will take place during 2026.
America’s original dream for more than two centuries focused on principles and beliefs, laws and rights, stated in our Declaration of Independence, our Constitution, Amendments and legal actions created to continue to make our country more fair and just, including focusing on voting rights, discrimination, assistance for the disabled, health and environmental issues, fairness in work situations, and protections for the elderly and children.
Our reality today sees many of those truths, so often hard-won, being ignored, destroyed, or replaced by actions totally unrecognizable as part of our American Dream.
Artists are invited to react and respond to two sides of our American story today: the acts and deeds we witness every day that tear apart our dream for a good and whole, welcoming and fair America, and/or visions of what we all can do to rebuild a more hopeful, helpful, and caring country, to bring some elements of goodness and kindness back into our collective lives and fight those crimes with our belief in those original values.
___________________________________________________________
CONSIDER:
Works might convey anger, outrage, loss, disbelief. Or compassion, generosity, rescue, love.
They might address separation, violence, prejudice, injustice. Or feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, protecting the lost.
Raising voices, fighting for causes, voting. Or portraying gatherings of peace, family. Respect. Life-affirming. Accepting. Honoring.
Recreating what has been lost. Reigniting the dream.
____________________________________________________________
MEDIA, STYLES, ETC.:
> This theme might lend itself to a whole range of media – drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital, sculpture, fibers, glass, ceramics, metal, calligraphy, collage, assemblage, installation, books, etc.
> Works can range from extremely realistic views to abstract interpretations.
> Various traditional criteria will be considered in choosing works for the show - compositional elements, use of media, technical skill, etc. as well as each artist's unique vision and choices made, and the impact and lasting impression of the piece.
____________________________________________________________
RULES:
> Artists may submit up to 5 works for judging. No more than 5 entries accepted from each artist.
> Shipped work will be accepted. Artists are required to supply pre-paid return shipping labels with accepted work.
> Applications, entry fees and jpeg images are to be submitted through the online site www.Entrythingy.com, using the code: https://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org which is a direct link to the AMERICA: THE DREAM/THE REALITY entry form.
> Questions or problems with submitting to this site should be sent to Tall Grass at 708.748.3377.
> Works should not have been shown at Tall Grass Gallery in the last 2 years.
> 2-dimensional work must be wired securely, and ready to hang; no sawtooth hangers please. If wires show above the top of the frame they cannot be hung.
> All 2D and 3D works that require special installation procedures must be installed by the artists themselves.
> Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet the requirements or is considered too fragile or too heavy for installation.
> All work remains on exhibit for the duration of the show.
> Unless requested otherwise by the artist, permission is given to Tall Grass to use any images of exhibited work for publicity or educational purposes.
____________________________________________________________
FEES AND COMMISSION:
> A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for up to 5 entries must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.
(Entry fee can be sent through the Entrythingy site; or by calling the gallery with your credit card information.)
> The gallery retains a 30% commission from any sales of work during the exhibit.
> Work may be marked NFS. ____________________________________________________________
CURATORS, JUDGES, AWARDS FOR THE EXHIBIT:
> Judges and curators for this exhibit will be members of the Tall Grass Gallery Committee - artists, curators, jurors, educators, board members, involved with numerous regional solo and group exhibits.
> Works will not be judged for awards for this exhibit.
____________________________________________________________
DATES:
- Exhibit dates: April 25 – May 29, 2026
- Deadline for entries: March 13, 2026
- Submit through this link:
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show
- Notification of acceptance in show by: March 20, 2026
- Required forms returned to Tall Grass by: April 4, 2026
- Delivery of works: Sunday - Tuesday, April 12 – 14, 2026
- Return of exhibited works: May 30, 31, June 1, 2026
____________________________________________________________
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466
www.tallgrassarts.org 708 748 3377
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11am - 4pm each day.