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Illinois Capital Development Board Art-in-Architecture – Artwork Purchases for Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams that live and work in Illinois; Western Illinois University faculty and staff are not eligible.
- The Focus: Purchase of original two-dimensional or hanging three-dimensional artwork for the mezzanine center wall of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts; abstract or non-objective work preferred, all media and subjects welcome.
- Compensation: Total purchase budget of $13,325; each artwork's price must include the artwork, frame (if applicable), hanging hardware, and shipping/handling or delivery. State purchases are tax exempt.
- Key Requirements: Email portfolio to CDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov with: one-page cover letter/artist statement naming the project and contact details; résumé; up to 15 JPEG artwork images (about 600 x 800 px, 72–300 ppi, max 1MB each, named lastnamefirstnameimagenumber.jpg); and a numbered artwork image list with title, media, dimensions, date created, and cost per artwork. Max 5x7 ft per work, 4 in. max wall projection. No design proposals.
DeadlineWednesday, October 21, 2026
PayTotal purchase budget $13,325 for two or more existing artworks. Each artwork's listed price must include the artwork, frame (if applicable), hanging hardware and shipping/delivery; state purchases are tax exempt. This is a purchase of completed work, not a design commission, and no design or finalist fees are offered.
LocationMacomb, IL
ParticipationRemote
DisciplinesPainting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Textiles, Collage, Mixed media, Metal, Wood
Application notesSubmit by email to CDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov. Attach all files to the email; JPEG files are required for artwork images; PDF or Word files are required for all documents. Do not include artwork images within the body of the email; do not send design proposals. All submittals become property of the Capital Development Board Art-in-Architecture Program and may be made available for public viewing; the artist retains copyright.
ContactCDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov
Illinois Capital Development Board