Impulse & Inspiration: 2025 Juried Exhibition

What sparks the first mark, motion, and moment of creation?

"Impulse and Inspiration" explores the dynamic relationship between spontaneous instinct and the deeper muse that drives artistic expression. This exhibition invites artists to delve into the raw energy of their impulses—the fleeting, urgent moments that demand creation and the quieter, enduring force of inspiration that shapes their vision over time.

Exhibit Details

We invite artists working in 2D media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media to submit their work. This juried exhibition celebrates both impulse-driven creativity and thoughtful inspiration.

Whether it's a flash of emotion captured in bold strokes or a long-simmering idea brought gently to life, the works in this show reveal how art can be both a reaction and a revelation. From abstract experiments to detailed storytelling, this collection celebrates the unpredictable dance between chaos and clarity, immediacy and intention.

Each piece is a testament to the unique spark that ignites the creative process—sometimes unplanned, sometimes hard-won—but always deeply human.

Key Dates

• Online Submissions Open: June 16, 2025
• Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025, by Midnight (CST)
• Acceptance/Decline Notifications: August 15, 2025, by email
• Hand-Delivery of Artwork: August 28 - 30, 2025 from 10 AM–5 PM
• Exhibition Dates: September 3 - September 25, 2025.
• Reception & Awards Presentation: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
• Artwork Pick-Up: September 26 -27, 2025 (10 – 5 pm)

Awards & Juror Information

SUBMISSION JURORS

Submission entries will be reviewed by a panel of three La Grange Art League artists, professionals, and degreed instructors.

AWARDS JUDGE

Our esteemed juror [TBD] will carefully review all submissions. 

AWARDS

Best of Show:

• Opportunity to host a featured show at LGAL
• $300 cash prize
• One-year LGAL membership

First Place:

• $100 cash prize and ribbon

Second Place, Third Place & Honorable Mentions:

• Award ribbons
• Bragging rights!

Winners will be announced during the Reception & Awards Presentation.

Contact Information

For questions about the exhibition or submission process, please contact:

Darlene Griffin - Exhibition Coordinator
info@lagrangeartleague.org | 708-352-3101

Thank you for joining the La Grange Art League’s 2025 Juried Exhibition.

We can’t wait to see your Impulse & Inspiration!