CWCA Calendar
Programs/Events/Exhibits
September 19th, 7-10pm
OPEN STUDIOS
Bridgeport Art Center
https://www.bridgeportart.com/exhibitions/open-studios/
Deadline: October 5th
Call for Art: Winter Exhibition
Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) https://www.wearecava.org/2025-winter-exhibition?mc_cid=b8c35b9512&mc_eid=92158ddbb1
Deadline: October 8th
Call for Art: Faceted Fiber
https://www.bridgeportart.com/call-for-artists-faceted-fiber/
October 17, 18 and 19
West Loop Contemporary
Fine Art Expo
Stephen M Bailey Auditorium, Plumbers Hall, Chicago
https://www.westloopartexpos.com/
OTHER LINKS
Subscribe to Arts Alliance IL to find out about grants and other opportunities.
https://artsalliance.org/sign-up/
Explore Art Project – free on-line magazine
https://www.exploreartproject.com/
Chicago Gallery News
https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/
Seminars: Lawyers for the Creative Arts
Legal Risk Assessment for Non-Profit Leaders: September 18th
ICE Actions at Art Events: September 18th
How to Unionize: September 23rd
Creative Conflicts: Alternative Dispute Resolution for Artists: September 30th
https://law-arts.org/seminars
OPPORTUNITIES
Young Women’s Caucus liason who will send out periodical info via social media (Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) regarding arts opportunities focusing on young and artists. Contact: Lourdes S. Guerrero,
Programs committee: Are there programs that you’d like CWCA to focus on? Activism? Artist’s talks? Studio visits? Gallery tours? Contact: Robbie Malkin, roberta.malkin.art@gmail.com
Exhibitions committee: Do you know of a space that would be ideal to exhibit art? Would you like to learn more about setting up an exhibit? Contact: Caren Helene Rudman, carenhelene4@gmail.com
Membership committee: Got ideas for getting new members involved with CWCA activities? Not afraid of complicated computer programs? Contact: Lourdes S Guerrero, lsguerr4@gmail.com
Newsletter & Social Media: Interested in helping get the word out to members? Contact: Lourdes S Guerrero, lsguerr4@gmail.com
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR WCA PRESIDENT ELECT
Deadline: Friday, Dec 15, 2025
WCA is looking for nominees with outstanding leadership qualities, administrative skills and prior nonprofit board experience ideally on a WCA chapter or national board. Nominations may be made by any member in good standing or by self-nomination. Please contact the WCA Search Committee: Caren Helene Rudman carenhelene4@gmail.com
