The Juried Student Exhibition is an annual opportunity open to undergraduate majors and minors as well as graduate students currently enrolled in the School of Art & Design at West Virginia University. Jurying is a multi-tiered process that starts with a committee of Art & Design faculty who select the pieces to be included in the show from the applications. Then jurors from WVU and the region select the exhibition’s award winners. More than $5000 will be awarded with a Best in Show award of $700.
Deadline for Submissions: October 17, 2025
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Submission Guidelines
Submissions that fail to follow Application Guidelines will not be considered for exhibition.
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You must be a currently enrolled major, minor or graduate student in the School of Art & Design.
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Work must be original and completed while attending WVU to be eligible.
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Only two pieces permitted per student.
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Submit a separate application for each piece that you enter.
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Images must be in jpeg format. Label images as follows:
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First Submission: Lastname_Firstname_1.jpeg, Lastname_Firstname_1Detail.jpeg
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Second Submission: Lastname_Firstname_2.jpeg, Lastname_Firstname_2Detail.jpeg
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Video/Animation submissions must include a link to the video.
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Game Design submissions should provide a link to a 1-minute gameplay video sample.
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Accepted artwork must be suitable for formal gallery presentation. Discuss presentation with your faculty before submitting work.
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Documentation for your submissions should be professional and reflect how the work will be exhibited. Please consult with your area Faculty about properly documenting your work for your submission. Accepted work that greatly differs from the application materials will not be exhibited.
Important Dates
- Exhibition: January 12 - February 26, 2026, Laura Mesaros Gallery
- Deadline for Submissions: October 17 (Friday)
- Accepted Artist Notification: November 12 (Wednesday)
- Reception: Thursday, February 19, 5pm, CCAC Lobby