Vivid

Juried exhibition at the Kavanagh Gallery in St. Charles, Illinois, featuring original artwork with unmistakable energy, dynamic compositions, and bold, vibrant, saturated colors. All media are accepted. The exhibition runs December 17, 2026–February 12, 2027, with a public closure December 20, 2026–January 3, 2027. There will be $800 in prizes.

Unmistakable energy, lively and dynamic composition, and bold, vibrant, saturated colors.

Open to artists age 18 or older residing in the United States. Work must be original, not copied from other art or made from a kit, and must not have been previously shown at Fine Line. All media are accepted; wall art may be no more than 48 inches wide. Submission limit: one application, with up to three pieces and one image of the actual work per piece (1–3 images total; no audio or video). An artist statement of no more than 1,000 characters is required. All pieces must be for sale; the gallery charges a 30% sales commission, handles sales and sales tax, and pays artists after the show ends. $800 in prizes will be awarded; judge to be determined. Artists are responsible for shipping both ways and shipping insurance, and must include a return shipping label. Delivery and check-in is December 12, 2026, with hand delivery from 10 am–5 pm. Pickup is February 13, 2027, 10 am–5 pm; unsold shipped work will be returned February 16–18, 2027. Artists must supply items needed for unusual display protocols. No ceiling-hung work or wall attachment with nails or screws is possible. Hanging work must have wire and screw eyes; no saw-tooth hangers or clip frames. Special hanging requirements must be stated in the piece description. Fine Line handles installation, the opening reception, and sales; artists need not be present during the show. Images and information about accepted pieces will appear on the Fine Line website and may be used in media and press releases. Gallery insurance covers work from receipt until the show's end at 70% of the sale price; artists insure transit. Jury notification is due by November 14, 2026; applicants should contact the gallery if no email arrives. Accepted artists will receive a contract, shipping information, and other forms by email.