1868 The Exhibition Collections


Busey Bank’s 1868 The Exhibition at its Downtown Urbana location is being refreshed and has opened its “Call for Artists” for the next exhibit rotation. The deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 22. Late work will not be considered.
 
This opportunity is available for artists throughout Champaign County, McLean County, Macon County and Peoria/Tazewell County. Selected artists will be contacted in September with further instructions. Please note that artwork delivery and pick-up arrangements must be made by the artist upon acceptance. 
 
All selected pieces will be displayed from October 2025 through July 2026. To submit your artwork for consideration, use the link below. 

 
 
Busey Wealth Management is honored to showcase 1868 The Exhibition, a collection of artwork from the communities Busey serves. Exhibits are on display online and at Busey's service centers across our footprint.  Pieces are available for sale to directly benefit the artist.


In addition, we are please to share 1868 The Exhibition: Kids Collection.







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