2026 USk Chicago Sketchshow at Palette and Chisel

ELIGIBILITY

• URBAN SKETCHERS MANIFESTO: All sketches must comply within these guidelines
• MEMBERSHIP: The exhibition is open to any member of Urban Sketchers, 18 years and
  older
  Note: Chicago members will receive priority if sketches exceed available space
• WORK PERMITTED: all work must be original urban sketches unless otherwise dictated

REQUIREMENTS

• Framed
  • Maximum 4 framed pieces
  • Submitted pieces do not require glass or plastic covering
  • Work must be framed and ready to hang by wire or center bracket attached to
    the frame
  • We will hang salon style, and as necessary, group each exhibitor’s sketches as
    needed to fit the gallery. The framed total sketch area per artist is limited to 640
    square inches. Within that limit, you may submit up to four pieces
  • We will hang salon style, and as necessary, group each exhibitor’s sketches as needed to fit the gallery. The framed total sketch area per artist is limited to 640 square inches. Within that limit, you may submit up to four pieces (e.g., three 14”-square framed sketches) – but no single framed sketch may exceed 320 square inches (e.g., 16” x 20” framed) and 32” framed (length or height). Within these limits, we welcome unusual formats (e.g., 10” x 32”) or a single frame containing one or more sketches sold as a unit.
    Note: we cannot add missing wires or bracket
  • Digital urban sketches are an exception and accepted with approval from Sketch Show Team
• Post cards
  • Maximum 24 per sketcher
  • Originals only
  • Single postcards with the size of: 4×6, 5×7, 5×5, 6×6
  • Single postcards with the size of: 4×6, 5×7, 5×5, 6×6
  • Postcards can be grouped together in a frame but will be treated as a framed piece
• Sketchbook (actual)
  • Maximum 4 pieces
  • Submit a sketchbook with particular piece marked or open 2 pages ready to hang by wire/bracket
    Note: example of hanging actual sketchbooks will be posted on USkChicago Facebook page

*Any damage to exhibited, stored and/or transported artwork and frame is NOT THE
RESPONSIBILITY of Palette and Chisel, or USkChicago, or sketch show volunteers.

INFO FOR SUBMISSION OF PIECES

For each sketch, please include the following:

• Title
• Medium/media
• Dimensions (H”xW”)
• $30 or “NFS” – not for sale
• List your work in order of priority
  Note: we reserve the right to hang pieces based on space available
• Upload a JPEG file (no larger than 1M) labeled as: “LastName_FirstInitial-Title”
  (Example: daVinci_L-MonaLisa)

SALES

Sketch submitters may offer their postcards for sale for a flat price of $30 or labeled as
not for sale (NFS).

The Palette & Chisel will process all sales by credit card and will retain 20%, USK Chicago will
retain 10% of the sales proceeds and remit 70% to the artist with a check sent by P&C.

We will provide your contact information as it appears in this submission to the P&C Buyers may choose to take their purchased sketch immediately upon successful sale but are responsible for picking up pieces after the show ends.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Deadline for online submission form: 11:59pm by Sunday, June 24
• Delivery of work: to the Palette and Chisel only between the hours of 10:00am-5:00pm on July 7th. July 8th 10:30am-6:30pm
  Note: Late deliveries can be refused entry
• Notification of acceptances: Submissions will be reviewed to confirm submissions meet all requirements and send confirmation
• Opening reception: Friday, July 10th 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Palette & Chisel
• Show closing: Sunday, July 19th 5pm
• Art Pickup: Sunday, July 19, Pick up at any time throughout the day.
  Note: If sketches are left at Palette & Chisel, it’s up to the owner/sketcher to contact the team to make alternate arrangements and cover any costs incurred.

Submission Links

• Postcards / Sketchbook
• Framed Artwork

Liability Disclaimer: Reasonable precautions will be taken to safeguard the artists’ work.
However, neither the Urban Sketchers Chicago nor the Palette & Chisel, and their officers,
volunteers, and assigns, will be responsible for loss or damage to work from any cause.

For any questions or concerns, feel free to email the Sketch Show Team at
USkChicagoShowTeam@gmail.com