Submission Guidelines for Halo-Halo 2025

Deadline: July 9, 2025
Notification of Selection: Mid-July 2025

Thank you for your interest in participating in Halo-Halo, a cultural celebration and exhibition in honor of Filipino American History Month. We welcome submissions from artists and creatives whose work reflects Filipino-American identity, culture, resilience, and community.

Eligibility & Entry

• There is no fee to submit artwork.

• Artists may submit up to four (4) individual pieces for consideration.

• Accepted artists will be contacted by the Halo-Halo curatorial team following a formal jury review process.
  
  

Accepted Mediums

We welcome a wide range of visual work, including but not limited to:

• 2D Work: Drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, collage, watercolor, digital art, photography

• 3D Work: Ceramics, sculpture, fiber art, textiles, fashion design

• Mixed Media: Experimental combinations and cultural storytelling through material
  
  

Please note:

• All artwork intended for hanging must be exhibition-ready (wired and fitted with proper hooks).

• Submissions not properly fitted for installation may be declined.
  
  

Delivery & Return

• Selected work must be delivered to Cadogan Tate (address to be provided) at the artist’s expense.

• Drop-off and pick-up dates will be communicated upon acceptance.

• CPL and the Halo-Halo team will retain accepted works from September 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026.
  
  

Exhibition Information

• The main exhibition and Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at The Harold Washington Library – Wells Hall and Auditorium.

• This is a high-visibility opportunity to showcase Filipino-American creative expression in one of Chicago’s most iconic institutions.
  
  

Optional Sales

• Artwork may be available for sale through ArtDropStudios.
  
  

Sales are subject to a 25% commission, with 75% going directly to the artist.