OPEN CALL: Comfort Station is now accepting proposals for our 2026 Exhibitions cycle!

Comfort Station is now accepting
proposals for our 2026 Exhibitions cycle!

Deadline for submission is set for
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.

APPLY HERE - See more information on our webpage here

*Open to artists based in the Chicago area only.

Through our selection process, we aim to curate a cycle of exhibitions that reflects a diverse range of practices, exhibiting work that utilizes the space and context of our public building. Comfort Station operates with core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, therefore we are committed to providing a platform for BIPOC artists, women, LGBTQ+, trans/gender non-conforming, and disabled artists. We also strive to put these values into action by ensuring that this public call for exhibitions reaches as wide an audience as possible through targeted outreach and communications.

Exhibitions

Due to planned building renovations, monthly exhibitions in 2026 will be active August – December. These shows coexist with our regular programming throughout the year.

• Each artist will receive a $500 stipend.
• We accept solo and two-person exhibitions, as well as group show proposals from artists and curators. When crafting a proposal, please consider the size limitations of the space (see link below for floor plan of usable gallery space).
• Proposals may include images that are reflective of current work and what may be exhibited along with an artist statement, or a proposal for a particular body of work that is conceptually and specifically produced for the context of our space with related images and a project statement.
• We love when people approach our space with big ideas. However, please keep in consideration that the objects must live in the space with upwards of 25+ programmed events each month (see images for reference here). Our programmers are diligently protective of the artwork at all events, but especially fragile work is generally not a great fit.
  
  *Notice of acceptance will be sent by the end of March 2026.