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40th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
The Art Department is seeking entries for the 40th Annual Juried Student Exhibition in the Art Museum. This competitive exhibition celebrates outstanding University of Memphis student artists. The exhibition provides students with an opportunity to gain professional experience as an artist by preparing work for exhibition and submitting it to a jury process. Students submitting work are eligible to win awards. A qualified juror will select artworks and designate artistic merit awards.
Eligibility
Open to all currently enrolled University of Memphis students
Artwork(s) must have been completed in the past twelve months and not previously exhibited at the University of Memphis
Submitted artwork(s) must be available to remain on view at AMUM for the duration of the exhibition (Feb 4-March 11)
All media types are eligible, but AMUM cannot exhibit artworks that pose a risk to its collections. Examples include food, flora, fauna, fungus, and open flames. Ask if you have a question about acceptability of a medium—901-678-3197.
Guidelines
Online entries must be received by 11:59pm on December 19, 2022
Students may submit up to three original works of art
Submissions must include all requested information, including an artist statement and images of artwork
Label files submitted, including image files, with your first and last name, title of your work, and file type (i.e. JaneDoe_Untitled1_Image1)
The entrant is responsible for delivery and pick-up of their artwork from AMUM
Selected artworks must be delivered to AMUM between Monday, January 16, 2023 and Saturday, January 21, 2023. Work that is not received by 5:00pm on January 21, 2023 will be disqualified from exhibition and awards.
Selected entries must be completely ready to install with appropriate mattes, frames with hanging devices and hardware, or other installation preparation. 3D works must be able to stand on their own or be mounted on a stand. Fiber pieces must have appropriate casings and hanging rods included. Students submitting a video installation must provide the necessary equipment to display their work and be present for installation upon request of AMUM staff. Work that is not ready to be hung or installed will be disqualified from the exhibition and awards.
Digital media submissions are welcome. For artists submitting digital works, please contact Coe Lapossy at cclpossy@memphis.edu to reserve a digital monitor.
Calendar
Nov 30 – Dec 19, 2022 - Open call submissions
December 19, 2022 11:59pm - entry deadline
January 5, 2023 - Acceptance notifications
January 16-21, 2023 - Artworks delivered to AMUM, 142 CFA Building, M-F, 9a-4:30p
Still have questions? Contact Adriana Dunn, AMUM Assistant Director at ardunn@memphis.edu or call 901-678-3197.
