A new CAC Artist Commission opportunity has just been announced. The new project, which includes a $5000 materials commission opportunity for an original, large-scale, three-dimensional ceiling installation, is part of Taste of Chicago’s new Chef du Jour dining tent (July 11–15, 2012). Chef du Jour is a new initiative of Taste of Chicago that promises to garner widespread media attention and attract approximately 1,000 guests. Taste of Chicago is eager to incorporate a visual arts component created by a local Chicago artist to complement the sophisticated fare and creative ingenuity of the participating chefs. This special commission opportunity is open to current CAC members only.

Participating Chefs: Carlos Gaytan (Mexique),  Tony Mantuano (Spiaggia, Bar Toma), Graham Elliot (Graham Elliot),  Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat), Jimmy Bannos Sr. (Heaven on Seven)

Guidelines and applications Guidelines on our website:

http://chicagoartistscoalition.org/5000-commission-call-for-artists/

Application on Slideroom:

https://chicagoartists.slideroom.com/

Event posting on Facebook

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