CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS America 250: Imagining the Next 250 Years. A Public Art Opportunity for Elgin Youth
Elgin youth are invited to share their vision for America’s future. Side Street Studio Arts, with community partners, seeks artists under 18 to explore freedom, possibility, and what comes next. One selected design will inspire a permanent downtown Elgin sculpture in 2026.
Open to Elgin residents or students. Submit one original artwork (any medium) with a short application.
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Drop off or submit digitally through Side Street Studio Arts or Gail Borden Library.
