Dittmar Mission & Criteria
Dittmar Memorial Gallery at Norris University Center is an exhibition and gathering place inviting the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University community to meaningfully interact with art from varying perspectives.
Through rotating exhibitions by emerging artists in the Evanston and Chicagoland area, partnerships with organizations and departments across the university, and the permanent collection, Dittmar prompts interdisciplinary dialogue through intentional engagement with the arts.
Please note: we are not able to accommodate international artists at this time.
2025-2026 Exhibition Submissions
Submissions for 2025-2026 exhibitions are now closed. Please check back soon for 2026-27 submissions.
Submitting Your Art
Dittmar Memorial Gallery welcomes submissions through a formal review process. Each May, the submissions committee meets to review submissions and select a season of artists for the following academic year. The submission form will require the following:
- Minimum of (5) high quality images applicable to your exhibition proposal
- Description of Exhibition Proposal
- Artwork Checklist - include artwork image and description (title, medium, size, and year)
- Artist Statement
- Resume/CV
- Contact information - email, phone, links to website and socials as applicable
Please check back soon for the 2026-27 link to apply.
If you have trouble using this form please contact us at dittmargallery@u.northwestern.edu
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