The Long Red Line now accepting submissions for juried art exhibit

The Long Red Line is Elgin's expression of One Billion Rising, a global movement of women and their allies rising to end rape, violence, interpersonal domination and oppression against women. This year's theme is "Rise. Empower. Unite."

To further raise awareness and honor survivors and community support, The Long Red Line is offering an art exhibit from April 1-30 in the Renner Library Hallway Gallery, located in Building C at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin.

ECC students, staff, and community members are invited to submit their artwork for the exhibit. Artwork must embody the mission and theme of The Long Red Line.

The application deadline will be Sunday, Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information on submission guidelines and application procedure, visit tinyurl.com/LRLart2020.

Artists will be informed of application decisions by Wednesday, March 4, via email.

If accepted, artwork drop-off dates will be Tuesday and Thursday, March 10 and 12.

Elgin Community College will host its eighth annual The Long Red Line event on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Jobe Lounge, Building B. There also will be an art exhibit opening and reception at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, in the Renner Library Hallway Gallery, Building C. Both events are free and open to the public.

For information, visit elgin.edu.