Comfort Station is now accepting
proposals for our 2025 Exhibitions cycle!

Deadline for submission is set for October 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.

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.

Monthly Exhibitions

Monthly exhibitions are active during March - 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 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 end of October.
  
  

Check out our 2025 proposal guide for additional tips for your submission, compiled from the Open Call Proposal Workshop with CS Artistic Director, Kitty Rauth.

• Individual Portfolio Reviews, 6 – 9 p
  *All sessions full

  • 8/12 – Elise Butterfield

  • 8/19 – Adia Sykes

  • 8/21 – Nia Easley

• Grants Writing Workshop with Marielle Merveau

Artists to Watch 2025

We plan to continue our Artists to Watch program, a database of finalists from our annual open call for Chicago curators, gallerists, and art writers and professionals to reference for future opportunities and collaborations.

*Notice of invitation to the 2025 database and artist presentation event, taking place next summer, will go out by the end of the year.

If you have any questions about the application process,
please contact:

Kitty Rauth
katie@comfortstationlogansquare.org

LINKS

• Exhibition FAQ’s

• Floor plan of the space

• Pictures of what our space looks like during events