Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 from 5-7pm to celebrate Jenny Chi’s exhibition Renaissance Atlas. On view October 3 - November 15, 2025.
National Arts in Education Week Exhibition, featuring the artwork of Galesburg High School students Vivian Aldus, Mariah Burns, Audrey Green, Vainqueur Mulata, and Jayden Nguyen. On view at the Galesburg Community Arts Center September 26 - October 25, 2025.
Join us for a FREE opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 4pm.
You are invited to submit your original art for an exhibition and prizes, at WALNUT GROVE FARM during the Scenic Drive, the first two weekends in October (10/4-10/5, 10/11-10/12).
• All 2-dimensional original artwork accepted, such as paint, watercolors, collage, photography, etc. NO coloring pages, all work must be original.
• 12 x 16 maximum size, ready to mount. A label must be attached to the back of the art work.
• All entries must be dropped off to the Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St. by Saturday, September 27 by 3pm. All work must be picked up from Walnut Grove Farm on Sunday, October 12 between 1 and 5 pm. Artwork not picked up at that time will not be kept.
There is no participation fee — It’s FREE! Only one entry per student. Each contestant will be eligible for a cash prize in their age group AND each contestant can choose from the Art Supply Grab Bag when they pick up their work October 12.
Members & Friends 2025 will run August 8 - September 12, with an opening reception on Friday, August 8 from 5-8pm.
The Galesburg Community Arts Center announces a call to artists for its annual Members & Friends Exhibition! Families, individuals, professional artists, and amateur artists are all encouraged to participate. Any artist living within 50 miles of Galesburg, IL may submit! GCAC Members based in any location may also submit.
Entry Fee
$10 GCAC Artist Member or Plus Member Entry
$15 GCAC Standard Members OR Nonmember “Friends” within 50 miles
This year’s juror: JARED LACY
