Student Show Guidelines

Important Dates

March 2-3	2-D works must be delivered to the gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 5	3-D entries must be set up in the 3-D building for jury selection before 2 p.m.
March 6	Students pick up unselected 2-D works from gallery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 9	Selected 3-D works delivered to the gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 24	Opening Reception and Awards at 5:00 p.m.
April 9	Last day of show. Show closes at 5 p.m.
April 13-14	Artworks must be picked up from gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Only currently enrolled USM students are eligible.
All Art and Design studio course-work, produced since March 1, 2019 is eligible for entry.
Each student may enter up to 5 total works. (Some single entries may include more than one piece.)
Students are encouraged to enter works in a variety of categories.

Take a picture of each work you plan to enter. (Optional, but preferred.)
Complete the entry form online using the link below. Hand written forms will not be accepted.
Upload image when completing the entry form. (This works from a computer or mobile device.)
Submit the completed form and you will receive an email confirmation copy of the form.
Print two copies of the email confirmation. This is your entry form.
For each entry, have two copies signed by area instructor.
Bring the two signed copies with each entry delivered for judging. Attach one copy to artwork.
Works not including a signed entry form will be omitted.
Entry forms can be completed on a computer or mobile device. Use the link below.

Student name and title of work should be clearly written on back of all 2-D works.
2-D works should be properly mounted and/or matted, prior to delivery to the gallery.
In some cases, 2-D works may be considered gallery ready even if unmounted, and as such, could be entered without mounting or matting. Professor must approve.
No entries selected for the show can be removed for mounting or matting after judging is complete.
Entries that are not presentable for hanging or display may be omitted by the gallery director.
All framed works and paintings on stretched canvas must be wired and/or ready for hanging.
3-D works should not damage gallery floor. Students may be required to move and install heavy works.
No works weighing more than 20 lbs. may be hung from the gallery ceiling.
Works requiring specialized installation are eligible, but if selected, must be installed by the student with supervision and approval of the gallery director.

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