Update on the status of Broad Ideas and the Galena Center for the Arts:

At this time, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Center for the Arts and specifically our Broad Ideas arts show has been shut down.  This difficult decision was made for the health and safety of patrons, performers, volunteers, and Center staff.  We are following the recommendations of Governor Pritzker to close until March 30, at which time we will determine if it is safe to open again.     

All our upcoming events: Love, Loss, and What I Wore, Songwriters Showcase, Broad Stretch, and Spoken Word are currently postponed.  These will be rescheduled when it is safe to do so. 

Our new goal is to “reopen” the show when it is safe, essentially extending our show.  When the Galena Center for the Arts reopens, we will reschedule our postponed events and hope that you will join us in a “Broad Reunion.” 

We will keep you posted on details regarding normal hours resuming, new event dates, and clarification about the original artwork pick-up date of April 4, 2020.  We do not know at this time if that date will change or if it will be safe for people to come pick up their work then.  All we can say is to stay tuned.  Please have patience with us as we work together to minimize the spread of this virus. 

Updates will also be posted on our facebook page and website.  Our hope is that you will agree to keep your work up in the show once we know the details of what that extension will be. 

In the spirit of Broad Ideas, BE KIND TO EACH OTHER AND YOURSELF! 

 

ARTISTS & AUTHORS ~ All abilities welcome & encouraged    

ARTISTS!    We want you! Join us in this celebration of art dedicated to sharing women's stories. 

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•  This is not a juried show; all ages and levels of artistry are encouraged to participate

•  There is no charge to submit work

•  2D, 3D, and video work accepted

•  Up to 3 submissions per visual artist

•  Our project is an inclusive celebration of women and those that support women

•  Artist choice on sale of their work

•  Artwork must be display ready when it is dropped off (if to be hung, need a hanging device attached!)  

•  The committee reserves the right to refuse any work with or without explanation•  Local/regional artists will be given submission priority

* If mailing in artwork, return postage MUST be included.  

* Limit 3 display pieces total. 

* submission due by 2/1/20 so

we can anticipate your artwork. 

* Artwork must be dropped off

at upper (street) level of Galena Center for the Arts on February 14, 2020 from 3-6pm or on February 15, 2020 from of 1-4pm to be included in this show. 

* All artwork MUST be ready to display/hang upon drop off.  

 
* Additional paperwork will be

signed upon drop off of artwork.  

This is to ensure the safety of

your pieces, assist us in making

labels, and be able to list the

price if your piece is for sale.  

*Your “story” is a very important part of what makes Broad Ideas so special.  If you would like to 
include a brief explanation (story) of your work this will be displayed alongside it.  It is not 
required.  All stories MUST be emailed to along with this form by 2/1/20.

AUTHORS!     We want you! Join us in this celebration of art dedicated to sharing women's stories.                                

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•  This is not a juried show; all ages and levels of  are encouraged to participate

•  There is no charge to submit pieces.

•  Poetry, essays, monologues, short stories, plays, spoken word performances accepted

•  Our project is an inclusive celebration of women and those that support women

•  Submissions must be 4 minutes or less in length total for performance at the Spoken Word event

•  Author’s choice in how work is shared

•  The committee reserves the right to refuse any work with or without explanation

•  Local/regional artists will be given submission priority

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Option 1 -Be a part of the Spoken Word Closing on March 29, performances will be limited to 4 minutes or less. This is

a first come, first service basis due to our time constraints. You may have someone else read your words.

Option 2 -Print your words out and submit them to be on display along with the artwork.
~Writers can pick their preferred option or do both.

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* Submissions MUST be 4 minutes or less in speaking length total. No EXCEPTIONS!

* fill out submission form and email your Spoken Word piece to by 2/1/20.  

* The Spoken Word performance will be 
March 29, 2020 from 4pm-6pm.  

* You will be contacted by 2/15/20 outlining details & logistics for the event. 

* Spoken Word pieces are also encouraged to be submitted for display.

* Readers available to perform Spoken Word pieces upon author’s request (at time of submission).