The Fulton Street Collective
Exhibition artwork

The Fulton Street Collective

Swipe Left

A Juried Group Exhibition on Modern Romance & Heartbreak

Chicago, IL

February 6 – 27, 2026

Deadline is January 27th. 3 weeks left to enter.
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About the Exhibition

In an era of infinite choice, how do we process the finite sting of a broken heart?

"Swipe Left" explores the intersection of traditional romantic grief and the unique digital fatigue of modern-day dating. From the "ghosting" of the digital age to the timeless ache of long-term parting, this exhibition seeks to map the landscape of heartbreak in 2026.

We are looking for work that investigates the vulnerability, chaos, and eventual resilience found in the aftermath of love. Whether your work deals with the "disposable" nature of app culture or the heavy, analog weight of a fractured soul, we want to see how you translate rejection into art.

Curator

Guest Curated by Jude Lo

Assisted by Head Curator Ryan Miller

Location

The Fulton Street Collective
1821 W. Hubbard Suite 307
Chicago, IL

Entry Fees

  • $35 for up to three pieces.
Entry fee is non-refundable, and does not guarantee acceptance into this show. Acceptance of artwork is entirely at the discretion of the curator.

Exhibition Requirements

  • All types of hanging art will be considered, but MUST be able to be hung from a wall.
  • No size restrictions.
  • Drawings on paper must be framed.
  • Paintings need not be framed, but must be wired or have a sawtooth hanger attached to the frame that is strong enough to support the artwork.
  • Artists may submit up to three pieces, and must provide the title, dimensions, media, price (if for sale), and payment information for each submitted piece.
  • FSC will provide labels to accompany each artwork.
  • Artwork will remain up during all events and concerts at The Fulton Street Collective until pickup day.

Sales

Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.. The artist is responsible for establishing the price of each piece. FSC will not be taking a commission on any art sales. For this show, you are encouraged to broker your own transactions. In the event of a sale where the artist is not present, FSC will broker the transaction using the payment information you have provided on this form. It is HIGHLY preferred that you be present during the opening night of this show.

Liability

Every care in handling artwork will be taken by our installers, but they assume no liability if artwork is damaged in transport or installation due to improper packaging.

Artwork Drop off

Art drop off is at The Fulton Street Collective, 1821 W. Hubbard Suite 307, Chicago, IL.
There are two drop off days available:
  1. Saturday, January 31 from 11am–3pm
  2. Sunday, February 1 from 1–4pm.
We do not accept shipped artworks. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Artwork Pick up

Pickup of unsold artwork will be Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11–3pm. Artwork not picked up by Saturday, February 28, 2026 becomes the property of FSC.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on January 30, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (January 27, 2026.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

For questions about FSC or this Prospectus, please contact Ryan Miller ([email protected]).

For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.