Call for Art and Design: Fall 2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Submission deadline is September 4, 2026.

Call for Art and Design!

Open to all Indiana State University students!

Annual Juried Student Exhibition - Fall 2026

All Indiana State University students are invited to submit their work to the Fall 2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition for a chance to win prizes and awards in art and design. This year's juror is Meisha Williams, Director of Education & Community Engagement at the Swope Art Museum. All degree-seeking students are eligible to participate, including undergraduate and graduate students from any department or major. Submissions are welcome in all media and styles.

Submission Deadline

Friday, September 4, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. 

Acceptance Notification

Friday, September 11, 2026, via email

Submit Your Work

Scan the QR code or visit the Fall 2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition submission website .

Submission Rules

  • You must be a degree-seeking student currently enrolled at Indiana State University during the Fall 2026 semester.
  • All applications must be submitted using an Indiana State University student email address.
  • All artwork must have been created while enrolled at Indiana State University.
  • You may submit up to three pieces.
    • Diptychs and triptychs may be submitted as one piece.
  • All media are accepted, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, mixed media, video, graphic design, digital art, and more.
  • Artwork must not exceed 72 inches in any direction.
  • Works on paper or delicate works must be framed behind glass or Plexiglas.
    • Works exceeding 36 inches in any direction must be behind Plexiglas.
  • Artwork must be ready to hang using wires, D-rings, French cleats, or another appropriate hanging method.
  • Printed digital works must be mounted on foam core or framed.
  • Video works must be formatted at 1920 × 1080 pixels and submitted as an MP4 file.
  • Artwork should be assigned a value or sale price to be considered for purchase awards.
  • Artwork intended for the BFA/BA Exhibition may be submitted. If purchased, it will be collected by the buyer after the BFA/BA Exhibition.

Contact

University Art Galleries
Department of Art & Design
Indiana State University
Art Galleries website 
(812) 237-3720