Call for Artists!
NDSU Student Art 2008
an exhibit at the Memorial Union Gallery

January 13, 2009 – February 12, 2009

This exhibition will open at the Memorial Union Gallery on January 13, 2009, and will remain installed through February 12. The artists’ reception will be January 22, 2009, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. This show is open for entry to all current NDSU students, graduate or undergraduate, working in any medium. All interpretations – realist to the abstract and conceptual are welcome. Outsider and folk art is welcome. The work must have been completed in 2008. Two monetary prizes will be awarded as determined by the jury.Other prizes may be awarded.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES & GUIDELINES: Delivery to the Memorial Union Gallery by 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 19. Appointments may be available on December 22, as determined by the Gallery Coordinator.

-Each artist may submit up to three original works. 2D work should be no larger than 6ft x 6ft. There may be a chance for exceptions, as determined by the Gallery Coordinator.

-Each 2D piece must be framed or have finished edges and be ready for hanging – D-rings or eye screws and wire.

-Sculpture should be no taller than 12ft and must have a stand /pedestal.

-An accompanying e-mail must be sent to Esther Hockett, Gallery Coordinator, at and include artist’s name / title/ media/ measurements/ price, contact e-mail address, and phone number. A photo of each piece of artwork for consideration must be submitted via email,*prior to delivery to the Gallery*, as a high quality JPEG/JPG image for record-keeping and publishing purposes.

ELIGIBILITY: This show is open for entry to all current NDSU students, undergraduate or graduate, working in any medium. As for content, the decision of the MUGallery Coordinator is final regarding entry to the show. Artists must provide name, mailing address, email address, phone number in addition to identifying information for each artwork - in print on site, accompanying the submitted artwork(s) and, *prior to delivery to the Gallery*, electronically.
JURORS: Will be announced at the time of the artists’ reception, January 22, 2009.
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified by email if their pieces have been chosen or not. All pieces that are not chosen must be picked up by January 21, 2009. Pieces that remain at the MUGallery without further arrangements will become property of the MUGallery.
ENTRANCE FEE: There is a $5.00 entry fee per artwork. Please make check or moneyorder payable to Memorial Union Gallery.
AWARDS: Artwork will be installed at the Memorial Union Gallery for exhibit from January 13 through February 12, 2009. Two monetary prizes will be awarded to winning entries as determined by thejury. Other prizes may be awarded.
SALES TERMS: All works in the show are subject to a 30% sales commission.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Esther Hockett

Visual Arts & Gallery Coordinator

Memorial Union Gallery
258 Memorial Union, NDSU
1401 Administration Ave.
PO Box 6050, Dept 5340
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
701 231 8239 office
701 231 7866 fax