Compete 39th Annual International Exhibition
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: November 9, 2023 – The 39th Annual International Exhibition is a juried visual art competition organized by the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Tyler. Internationally known artists, curators, and scholars have served as jurors selecting works for exhibition created by some of the best contemporary artists working today.
The Department purchases three to six works from the exhibition each year; purchased works are added to our permanent collection. The permanent collection serves as an educational teaching resource; much of the permanent collection is exhibited throughout the UT Tyler main campus.
On display January 16 – March 1, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to any artist who is over the age of 18, working in two-dimensional media. Paintings, drawings, prints, fiber arts, and photographs created in the last three years are welcome.
Works must be professionally presented and ready for installation upon receipt. Framed works must use Plexiglass only. Pieces with glass will not be accepted. Entries must weigh less than 50 pounds.
JUROR
Brandon Zech. Brandon joined Glasstire, the nonprofit online publication for art in Texas, in 2015 as the publication’s Assistant Editor. In 2018 he began overseeing the publication’s news content as Glasstire’s first dedicated News Editor, and he took over for the site’s founding Publisher in 2019. In addition to lecturing and jurying exhibitions across Texas, Brandon also contributes podcasts and articles to Glasstire. He is a graduate of the University of Houston.
AWARDS
Several purchase awards will be made; purchased works will be added to the University of Texas at Tyler Department of Art and Art History’s permanent collection.
FEES
This exhibition will be juried from digital media. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration for the non-refundable fee of $35.
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DATES
- November 9, 2023: Entry Deadline
- December 15, 2023: Notification of acceptance via email
- January 8, 2024: Deadline for Receipt of Work
- January 16, 2024: Exhibition opens
- January 18, 2024: Reception and Juror Presentation
- March 1, 2024: Exhibition closes
- March 6 – 13, 2024: Return of Works
About:
The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Tyler offers programs of study to prepare you for success as a professional studio artist, art historian, art educator or professional in the field of art. The department’s curriculum and mode of operation resemble a professional art school, with a broad-based liberal arts education.
The University of Texas at Tyler
Department of Art and Art History
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, Texas 75799
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