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This exhibit is open to Iowa State University students of any major, and each person may submit up to 3 works for consideration. Art can be any media - two dimensional or three-dimensional, and can include non-traditional gallery media such as (but not limited to) apparel design, graphic design, and scale models, however all artwork must be original and not previously displayed in a past MU exhibit.
Entries must be uploaded by Sunday, September 25, 2022 at midnight. No late entries will be considered.
Riva Nayaju is an architect and graphic designer specializing in typography, motion design, watercolor, and print design. She grew up in Nepal and earned her M.F.A. from Oklahoma State University in 2021. She currently teaches graphic design at the University of Northern Iowa as an assistant professor. Her interest in fine art and illustration motivates her to work on tactile projects and she enjoys the process, using a variety of materials and objects. She employs the blend of this hand-crafted work with digital technology as an expansive process. She has showcased her works in many galleries and won several awards and scholarships throughout her career as an artist.
Students will be notified by September 30, 2022 via e-mail.
Artwork must be delivered to the MU in ready-to-install condition, which means that pieces need to have considerations made for things like matting, framing, hanging mechanisms, stability for sculpture, and general presentation.
Two-dimensional art (not on stretched canvas) must be framed and matting is highly recommended. Talk to your professor or look up information online about ways to mat and frame your artwork. We don't want you to blow your budget, but if you are able to step up from the cheapest frame, you will be happier with the outcome. Another option is to take it to a professional framer, however you will need to do this before you enter your piece in the exhibit since most place take 2-3 weeks for that service. A secure hanging mechanism is requried, and we prefer a hanging wire if possible.
Works on stretched canvas do not have to be framed, but the sides of the canvas do need to be finished (painted). A hanging wire (or D-rings for oversized works) is required.
Fiber pieces that are meant to be hung on the wall must including casings and hanging rods.
Any other artwork that is meant to be hung on the wall must have a secure hanging mechanism.
3D/sulptural works must be stable when freestanding. The MU Gallery will provide pedistals and has small display stands for jewelry.
Apparel design should include a dress form provided by the artist but if you don't have access to one, contact us and we will try to assist in securing one for the exhibit. If a smaller piece is accepted (hat, accessory, etc.), we will provide a display case for the piece.
Any accepted pieces that are not accurately depicted in the entry images may be rejected by the Gallery Coordinator at the time of the exhibit installation. The Gallery Coordinator may also refuse to accept or exhibit objects that are improperly prepared for display. If your artwork doesn't fit in the above categories or if you are unsure, we can talk about options for presentation in advance of the art delivery time.
Accepted pieces may be delivered on Sunday, October 9 from 4-5:30pm or Monday, October 10 from 10:30-12:30pm to the Memorial Union Art Gallery, Room 1568 on the first floor. If you are unable to deliver at the designated time, you may make arrangements in advance with for an early drop-off by e-mailing mugallery@iastate.edu. No late pieces will be included in the exhibit, without exceptions, so please plan accordingly.
The exhibit will be held in the Memorial Union Art Gallery October 16 - November 16, 2022. Hours are Monday - Friday from 11am-4pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. A public reception will be held October 19 at 6:30pm, and students will have the opportunity to meet the juror and hear the award announcements. The exhibit and reception are open to everyone, so we encourage artists to invite their family and friends.
The juror will determine the Best of Show ($100), three Merit Awards ($75 each), and two Honorable Mention Awards ($50 each). The Memorial Union Gallery Coordinator will choose a Purchase Award winner. This is a piece that will be purchased by the MU and added to our Permanent Art Collection. Only pieces listed for sale can be considered for the Purchase Award.
When entering your information online, you will need to indicate whether the artwork is for sale or not for sale. Pricing artwork can be challenging, so if you aren't sure be sure to take the following into consideration: the cost of the art supplies, the cost of framing, the time it took you to create the artwork, and if the piece is reproducable. For example, if you enter a photograph that you can reprint, or if this is one-of-a-kind. Keep in mind that the Memorial Union receives a 20% commission on all art sales, so add that into your final sale price.
If your piece is not for sale, you will still need to list an insurance value. You can use the above to help determine the value of your piece.
We encourage you not to undersell yourself, but the prices and insurance values must also be reasonable as our coverage is limited and at the discretion of the Memorial Union.
All inquires about sales must go through the Memorial Union Art Gallery during the exhibition.
When you submit entries to this exhibition it means that you are accepting the rules and conditions stated here and on ArtCall.
The Memorial Union reserves the right to photograph accepted work for publicity and/or inventory purposes.
All entries will be handled in a professional manner while in the care of the Memorial Union staff.
Insurance will be provided while artwork is in the possession of the MU and will cease on November 19.
Artwork must remain in the MU Gallery for the duration of the exhibit. Artwork may be picked up on November 17 - a specific time will be shared closer to the end of the show. Unclaimed artwork will become property of the Iowa State Memorial Union.
Any questions regarding the exhibit may be directed to mugallery@iastate.edu or Letitia Kenemer, Workspace and Arts Coordinator
