We want you! Join us in this celebration of art dedicated to inclusion by dismantling patriarchy and misogyny.

  

~ Remember, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship if you submit work (visual artwork, writings, performance, music, etc.)

 

A little background: Broad Ideas is community arts show committed to inclusion by dismantling patriarchy and misogyny through the telling of our stories.  Every March at the Galena Center for the Arts it continues to be a space for people to tell their stories through visual art, the written word, music, and performance.  Broad Ideas purposely includes a wide range of ideas, artists, abilities, and events.  Simply put, this show is for anyone that supports inclusion, equity, and the arts.  The celebration continues in 2025 and we hope you will be a part of it. 

While inclusive feminism is always our overarching theme, this year’s prompt is SHOW UP!  It doesn't have to perfect or pretty, but show up. How do you show up for others ?  How have others showed up for you?  How you show up for your community matters.  ​

 

2025 Submission Process:   

Artwork Info:

• Artwork submissions are limited to 2 pieces.

• Spoken Word pieces that are printed out for display are considered artwork and should adhere to all artwork submission guidelines. 

• All artwork submissions need to be display ready upon drop off. 

  • Specifically, 2D work needs to have a wire across the back (or teeth) so it can be hung easily from a nail on the wall. 

• If you have an oversized piece or work, please contact us prior to February 1, 2025, to ensure we can accept your work. 

• There is no cost to submit work. 

• All abilities are encouraged to submit artwork. 

• The story of your artwork is REQUIRED and will be displayed next to your piece.  Details about "stories" and how to submit further below. 

• The Planning Committee reserves the right to refuse any submission. 

• If you would like to submit work anonymously, please email us and we will work with you to do what we can to make this happen. 

 

Artwork Drop Off

Galena Center for the Arts

971 Gear St, Galena IL 61036 

Saturday, February 22, 2025: 4pm-6pm
Sunday, February 23, 2025: 10am-12pm

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If you are mailing work in, it MUST arrive by 2/22/25 in order to be included in the show.  Please print out this release and send with your work.  Also, make sure to include return postage.  If your piece is for sale and sells, the return postage is considered a donation to Broad Ideas.  

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Artwork Pick-Up - March 31 from 4-6pm 

Artists that attend the Spoken Word Closing can also pick up their artwork following that event.

 

Spoken Word Info:

• Limit 2 pieces

• Submissions need to be 3 minutes or less in total length.

• Writings must be submitted via email by February 25, 2025.

• Email submissions to Cathie Elsbree at elsbreecaal@yahoo.com

• The Planning Committee reserves the right to refuse any submission. 

• There is no cost to submit work or perform.

• Spoken Word performance event date TBD.

• If you would like to submit work anonymously, please email us and we will work with you to do what we can to make this happen. 

 

 

Additional event info and more details coming in early 2025.  Check our website and social media often. 

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If you have any questions, please email us at irenectb@yahoo.com. 

 

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