Dittmar Mission & Criteria
Dittmar Memorial Gallery at Norris University Center is an exhibition space and gathering place inviting the ٍٍٍ½خر 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 & Upcoming 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 May, the submissions committee meets to review submissions and select a season of artists for the following academic year. The submission form will require the following:
- Artist Information
Name, Email Address, Mailing Address, Phone Number
Website (if applicable), Social Media (if applicable)
Artist Statement (150-300 words)
Resume or CV - Proposal Information
Exhibition proposal (150-300 words)
5 high resolution images applicable to the exhibition proposal
Work list for the images (including title, medium, size, and year)
Statement of relevance to Dittmar’s mission (150-300 words)