Dittmar Mission & Criteria
Dittmar Memorial Gallery at Norris University Center is an exhibition space and gathering place inviting the SM经典合集 community to meaningfully interact with art from varying perspectives.
Through rotating exhibitions by emerging artists in the Evanston and Chicagoland area, partnerships with organizations and departments across the university, and a permanent collection, Dittmar prompts interdisciplinary dialogue through intentional engagement with the arts.
Please note: International & AI generated art are not accepted at this time. Thank you for understanding.
Current Artist Opportunities
Submission Process
The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 14, 2027 at 11:59pm CST. We will notify all artists of our decision late February into early March 2027.
Submissions will require the following:
- Artist Information
Name, Email Address, Phone Number, City of Residence
Website & Social Media (as applicable) - Artwork Information
Artwork Title, Dimensions, Description
How your artwork relates to this year’s theme: Confluence?
List of Tech Requirements
Image Uploads
Submission Process
Dittmar Memorial Gallery welcomes submissions through a formal review process. Each spring, the submissions committee meets to review submissions and select a season of artists for the following academic year. The deadline for submission to the 2027-2028 season is April 9, 2027.
Submissions will require the following:
- Artist Information
Name, Email Address, Mailing Address, Phone Number
Website (if applicable), Social Media (if applicable)
Artist Statement (150-200 words)
Resume or CV - Proposal Information
Exhibition proposal (150-300 words)
5 high resolution images applicable to the exhibition proposal
List of Works (including title, medium, size, and year)
Statement of Relevance to Dittmar’s Mission (150-200 words)