During this election year, the Oak Park Art League (OPAL) will host a national juried exhibition that aims to spotlight the values of the broader community; celebrating inclusion, diversity and equity, during this time in our nation’s history when these very ideals are blatantly under attack. The artworks will be selected from a call to underrepresented voices from BIPOC populations, refugee, veteran, disabled, unhoused, incarcerated, queer, and transgender artists and reflect these experiences at this particular time when diversity, equity and inclusion are suppressed more than ever before. This exhibition acknowledges that each artist’s journey is different and aims to celebrate contemporary expressions of artists from diverse backgrounds, identities and communities, understanding that these terms encompass a rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Judge’s selections for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, cash awards. - An online exhibition of all submitted works will be hosted on the Oak Park Art League's website.
