The Juried Student Exhibition is an annual exhibition opportunity open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in School of Art & Design majors and minors. Judging is a multi-tiered process that starts with a committee of outside jurors and School of Art & Design faculty who select the pieces to be included in the show. More than $5000 will be awarded with a Best in Show award of $700.
Deadline for Submissions: October 11, 2024
Juror
Liz Pavlovic
lizpavlovic.com
Submission Guidelines
If you fail to follow Application Guidelines your work will not be considered for the exhibition.
- Only two pieces permitted per student. Submit a separate application for each entry.
- Original artwork in any media completed within the last two years is eligible.
- Images must be in jpeg format. Label images as follows: Lastname_1.jpeg, Lastname_1Detail.jpeg
- Video Artists should submit a MP4 movie sample no longer than 1 minute.
- Accepted artwork must be suitable for formal gallery presentation. 2-D works should be ready to hang, 3-D works should be stable.
- Please consult with your area Faculty about properly documenting your work.
Important Dates
- Exhibition: December 5, 2024 - February 28, 2025, Laura Mesaros Gallery
- Deadline for Submissions: October 11 (Friday)
- Accepted Artist Notification: Nov 6 (Wednesday)
- Artwork Drop-off: November 18 10:00am-2:00pm ---- November 19, 10:00am – 2pm
- Install: December 2-4
- Reception: Thursday, January 23, 5 PM: CCAC Lobby
Juror: TBA
2023 Juried Student Exhibition Awardees
- Kristian Allen Robinson Memorial Award for Graphic Design ($200): Nathan Windom
- Liuqing (Ruth) Yang Painting Award ($250): Reece Lopatka
- Vandalia Sculpture Award (Sponsored by Jamie Lester, $250): Asha Cabaca
- WVU Credit Union Purchase Award ($300): Daelyn Kinder
- Judy Raese Arts Award ($300): Jesse Baggett
- Cynthia Myerburg Painting Award ($300): Sara Haggerty
- Dean of Libraries Award #1 ($300): Kamara Townes
- Dean of Libraries Award #2 ($300): Sara Haggerty
- School of Art and Design Director’s Award ($300): Lilly Adkins
- School of Art and Design Director’s Award ($300): Kayla Singer
- Jurors Choice #1 ($425): Heather Lepp
- Jurors Choice #2 ($425): Madeline Moore
- Jurors Choice #3 ($425): Zachary Morphew
- Jurors Choice #4 ($425): Kamara Townes
- Best in Show ($700): Chloe Firth