The Department of Art and Design is seeking entries for the 41st Annual Juried Student Exhibition in the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. This competitive exhibition celebrates outstanding University of Memphis students from the Art and Design department. The exhibition provides students with an opportunity to gain professional experience as an artist/designer 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 to designated 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 3 - March 23, 2024)
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 15, 2023
Students may submit up to three original artworks
Submissions must include all requested information, including an artist statement and images of the artworks
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 work from AMUM
Selected artworks must be delivered to AMUM between Monday, January 22, 2024 and Saturday, January 26, 2024. Work that is not received by 5:00 pm on January 26, 2024 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 artworks 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.
Calendar
Nov 20 – Dec 22, 2023 Open call submissions
December 22, 2023 11:59 pm entry deadline
January 5, 2024 Acceptance notifications
January 22-26, 2024 Works delivered to AMUM, 142 CFA bldg., M-F, 9am-4:30pm
February 3, 2024 Exhibit opening reception & awards presentation, 3p-5pm
March 23, 2024 Final day of exhibit
March 25-29, 2024 Pick up work at AMUM, 142 CFA Building, M-F, 9a-4:30pm
Still have questions? Contact Adriana Dunn, AMUM Assistant Director at ardunn@memphis.edu or call 901-678-3197.
