CALL FOR ART | CABINET of Secret ART
The Oak Park Art League is proud to host The Cabinet of Secret Paintings with with Betsy Zacsek, which reveals artworks from artists’ personal collections: or rather works made by artists for themselves. It features works that tell a secret story, works made from an emotional place, works that reveal too much vulnerability to ever be shared with the public, displayed in a conventional gallery setting, or subjected to critique. This is a rare opportunity to examine artists’ personal creative practices through dialog and revelation and to confront otherwise forbidden works. What do Makers hide and what becomes part of public discourse? What makes a piece appropriate for sharing? How do we want to be viewed by our art world colleagues and why do certain pieces not fit into this standard, when they’re still quite important to the Maker?
The show is and open call and is not judged. It is structured to provide a safe, anonymous environment to explore “secret paintings” within a supportive and curious community.
The works will be revealed along with an anonymous reading of their stories and hung during a live performance in front of an audience.
Please see all
exhibition guidelines and SUBMIT work here
● Please Note - A story about the submitted artwork is a required part of the submission, please include an anonymous and safe for all audiences “story” in the Entry Form. Each story will be read aloud as part of the performance revealing the artworks.
● Limit of 1 submission per artist.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline January 31, 2025
Drop off work: Feb 1 & 2
Exhibition dates: Feb 7 - Mar 9
Please note ~ Opening reception:
Saturday, February 8, 1pm - 4pm
Pick up work: Mar 8 & 9
