The Fulton Street Collective
Exhibition artwork

The Fulton Street Collective

Black, White and Gray

Chicago, IL

October 2 – 30, 2026

Deadline is September 21st. 3 weeks left to enter.
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About the Exhibition

Strip away the noise of the color spectrum and step into a space governed purely by value, contrast, and form. This show brings together a curated collection of contemporary works executed entirely in black, white, and the infinite terrain of gray.

Curator

Ryan Miller

Location

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

Entry Fees

  • Non-Members: $35 for up to three pieces.
  • Members: Gratis
Entry fee is non-refundable, and does not guarantee acceptance into this show. Acceptance of artwork is entirely at the discretion of the curator. Members of the Fulton Street Collective do not pay a submission fee.

Exhibition Requirements

  • All mediums considered. Submissions must primarily be black, white or gray. Some accent color is allowed. Artists can contact the curator about the qualifications of specific pieces before applying.
  • No size restrictions.
  • Drawings on paper must be framed.
  • Paintings need not be framed, but must be wired.
  • No sawtooth hangers.
  • Artists may submit up to three pieces, and must provide the title, dimensions, media and price (if for sale).
  • 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 (or until sold).

Sales

Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed. FSC will not be taking a commission on any art sales. The artist is responsible for establishing the price of each piece. Artists are encouraged to broker their own transactions. 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, September 26 from 12–4pm
  2. Sunday, September 27 from 12–4pm
We do not accept shipped artworks. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Artwork Pick up

Pickup of unsold artwork will be:
  1. Saturday, October 31 from 12–4pm
  2. Sunday, November 1 from 12–4pm
Artwork not picked up within ten days of this date becomes the property of FSC.

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 (September 21, 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.

Notifications Are Posted in Your Account

Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on September 24, 2026. You will also receive an email.

Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Ryan Miller ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, FSC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.