FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIC Hise Museum announces call for entries for
Commemorate Regional Artists Exhibition
HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 30, 2026) — The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College has announced a call for entries for its upcoming “Commemorate Regional Artists Exhibition.”
The exhibit will highlight the work of artists across the region and will run from Sept. 14 through Dec. 4, 2026.
The exhibition is in honor of the seventh anniversary of the opening of the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art and will emphasize the museum’s mission of fostering an appreciation for visual artwork, exhibitions, programs and cultural partnerships that celebrate southern Illinois and the surrounding region.
Regional artists may submit up to three original works in a variety of media and subject matter. The submission deadline is Aug. 24, 2026.
AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. Artists are also asked to include the dimensions of each submitted piece.
Submissions may be completed online at sic.edu/HiseMuseumCallForEntries or emailed to hisemuseum@sic.edu with “Commemorate Regional Artists” in the subject line. Printable submission forms are also available on the museum’s website or by contacting the museum directly.
The exhibit will open Sept. 14 and conclude with a closing reception Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. The reception will include light refreshments and the announcement of the Best in Show award, which will be presented at approximately 7 p.m. The selected artist will be offered the opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the museum the following year.
For more information, visit sic.edu/hisemuseum or call 618-252-5400, ext. 2577.