317 Art Collaborative

05/20/2026

317 Art Collaborative invites 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation immigrant artists of all backgrounds, mediums, and experience levels to submit work for an upcoming exhibition exploring the many stories, struggles, traditions, and triumphs woven into the fabric of immigration to the United States.

This exhibition will open Friday, July 10, from 5-10pm and will remain hanging in the gallery through August.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly. Work may address topics including, but not limited to:

Cultural identity and heritage
Immigration stories past and present
Family history and ancestry
Displacement and belonging
Borders, migration and citizenship
Racism and Xenophobia
Unity across cultures
Hope, resistance and community solidarity

All visual art mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, mixed media, video, photography, sculpture,
fiber, printmaking and installation work.

This exhibition aims to create dialogue, empathy, and understanding during a time when immigrant communities continue to face political uncertainty, fear and division, while also celebrating the immeasurable impact immigrants have had on American culture and society.

To be a part of this show, please fill out this simple questionnaire ( cut & paste) and email it to [email protected] by June 19.

Name-
City of residence-
1st, 2nd or 3rd generation immigrant - (you, parents or grandparents)
Art medium-
Email-
Social media handles ( FB & IG) -
Why would you like to participate in this show?

GUIDELINES:

All work must be received by the gallery by July 3rd. ( 317 Art Collaborative, 317 Market St, Rockford, IL)
1 - 3 pieces per artist, depending on size
2D visual art must be hang ready, meaning framed with sawtooth bracket or wired.
We would prefer all work be for sale
Please include a brief bio when you drop off
For video, installation, or other non-traditional forms of work, please contact us for installation arrangements

05/10/2026

Losta fun and great turnout for the opening of TATTOO last night! Thank you so much for all who came out and especially the artists who participated! (all of whom are professional tattoo artists!) The show will be up through June so you can still come out and see and buy, although you should hurry cuz stuff is selling fast!

05/07/2026

Be sure to come out tomorrow! The show is great

05/01/2026

Tattoo artists make beautiful, permanent designs on your body. But tattoo artists are artists first! What else do they make when they’re not at work ? What influences them as artists? How did a combination of traditional old tattoo styles juxtapose with contemporary art and popular culture to give us the vibrant, innovative tattoos we see today?
317 invites you to attend the opening next Friday, May 8th, form 6-10pm and find out! This show features some of the best artists who do tattoos in our area. Come out to meet them, hear about their careers and influences and see some really cool art!
Everyone welcome. Admission is free.

04/30/2026

Big shout out to 6 Finger Tattoo & Maze Books for partnering up with us to bring a super fun night to our community! Our guest artist, Jake LaBotz, signed and read from his new book, followed by an hour + long set that definitely gained him some new fans! Thank you to everyone who came out on a Wednesday! Hope you had as much fun as we did!

04/29/2026

Just a few hours from now!!

Tonight at 5:30pm we are proud to host Jake La Botz for a book signing for his new release, "Your Place in this World" (Cornerstone Press).

Jake will be performing live music at 6 Finger Tattoo following the signing. Big thanks to 317 Art Collaborative for the collaboration!

04/23/2026

Big shout out to for always promoting our efforts! You are the best! Come out this weekend, see this show and lotsa other stuff too!

01/01/2026

Thank you for all your support over the last year! Can’t wait for this year!

12/20/2025

Get here! Just 2 more hours of shopping!!