Hokin call for work- Outside the Line

A call to exhibit creative projects- all students eligible!

Hokin Gallery invites students to “color outside the lines” and submit creative works that can be considered a creative risk or experimentation. Artists are encouraged to submit work that incorporates new techniques, processes, materials, ideas or work that pushes the creative boundary of academic major or area of study. All creative projects are accepted including:  photography, fashion, sculpture, creative writing, video, fiber arts, ceramics, quilting, video gaming, sound, site-specific installation, drawing, painting, illustration, graphic design, interior architecture renderings, performance and dance. Projects can be created outside of area of study. All students enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible.

Submissions may be a work in progress. 

Not sure what to submit? The gallery team can make suggestions or narrow ideas.
Not sure where to make your project? The Makerspace (754 S Wabash Ave, 2nd fl) might have the equipment. and tools needed.
Not sure how to present your project in an art gallery? Contact us, we can help!

Submission Deadline- Monday, November 17, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: January 29, 2026.
  • Exhibition Dates: February 10 – March 28, 2026.

Questions: Student Spaces for Art and Collaboration/Mark Porter, mporter@colum.edu

More info/Submit work HERE