The 9th annual ArtFutura is a juried art exhibition of more than 150 emerging and established artists benefitting the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Art Therapy program. Proceeds from this event allow the hospital to maintain an Art Therapist at the hospital to work with patients. Art Therapy is based on the belief that the creative process involved in the creation of art is healing and life-enhancing - making a difference in the lives of people with physical disabilities.

James Rondeau, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, will serve as juror of the 2011 submissions and award three prizes ranging from $1000 to $300. All chosen finalists' work will be on display at a gallery in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Selected pieces completed by patients in the Art Therapy program will also be shown in another room. The exhibit will run June 2-9 open to the public with volunteer docents explaining your work and all artwork available for sale. This year the ArtFutura exhibition will also be featured in Chicago Gallery News and the Chicago Gallery Art Walk.

• All submissions meeting the following criteria will be eligible for jury
• Artwork should have been completed within the last 2 years
• Artwork should relate to the theme "Life"
• Each artist may submit up to 3 images at a $30 entry fee
• Follow the RULES & GUIDELINES of the Call to Entries
• A completed EXHIBITION ENTRY FORM
• Materials must be received by Friday April 22, 2011 (EXTENDED DEADLINE) to the address below

ART FUTURA 2011 - SUBMISSION
c/o Eric Horner
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior (Onterie #820)
Chicago, IL 60611

Finalists will be notified of their selection in late-April and will receive more information about attending the Opening Night and Awards Party on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Artists' awards will be announced and granted at this event.

Thank you in advance for your support of our goal to provide valuable Art Therapy service to people with disabilities served by RIC.

Sincerely,

Sean Daly
Dennis Hull
ArtFutura 2011 Co-Chairs

PHOTOS from ArtFutura 2010

Call for Artists: Thank you for your interest in ArtFutura 2011. The submission process is open from February through April 22, 2011.

Click here to download the 2011 Call for Artists Form or contact Eric Horner at ehorner@ric.org for more information.

Opening Night Awards Party Tickets will be available online in March 2011.

Tickets: Click here to purchase tickets

Purchase Art: Fifty percent of art purchases benefits RIC. Art sales are available during the course of the exhibit (purchased works will not be delivered until close of show) through the Opening Night Awards party.

Sponsorships: Thank you for your interest in supporting Art Therapy at RIC. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 9-day exhibit as well as for the June 2 evening event. Click here to download the 2011 sponsorship form or contact Eric Horner at 312-238-1252, ehorner@ric.org.

Congratulations to our 2010 honored artists!

Matthew Ostroff- First Place
Erin Hayden- Second Place
Junko Muta- Third Place
Honorable mentions: Diana Behl, Ken Forst, John Girouard, and Hyounsang Yoo