Call for Entries: Public Art Competition

To bring attention to a statewide educational campaign addressing problem gambling, Illinois-based artists ages 14 and up, are called to shine a light on the journey from darkness to hope for individuals challenged with gambling addiction.

Co-presented by Way Back Inn and a5 Branding & Digital in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Are you Really Winning? is a public service campaign that aims to help people with gambling issues and provides ways to prevent losing it all to gambling. The call to action drives people to areyoureallywinning.com and to the help line at 1.800.GAMBLER.

Are You Really Winning? invites artists to participate in this statewide campaign through the submission of artwork that will bring a powerful voice to problem gambling issues and motivate those afflicted with gambling addiction to seek help. Entries will be reviewed by a professional jury and stipends of $2,000, $1,000 and $500 will be awarded to selected emerging and/or established artists. Additionally, Visa gift cards of $100 will be awarded for up to five artists in the Student category. Selected artwork will be unveiled at the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling conference in June 2024, and will be featured in several public exhibits throughout the state.

The Competition for Problem Gambling Awareness is open to Illinois residents, ages 14 and older

• Entry is FREE
• All types of artwork welcome
• Artwork judged by a professional jury
• Selected artwork will be unveiled at the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling conference in June
  2024, and will be featured in several public exhibits throughout the state
• Awards for selected artists include stipends of $2,000, $1,000 and $500
• Up to five high-school students, in the student category, will each be awarded a $100 Visa gift car
• March 31, 2024 entry deadline

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