USI 56th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
2025 Exhibition Dates: November 3 - December 7
The University of Southern Indiana Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, held at the McCutchan Art Center / Pace Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The works are chosen by an expert in the field of art, invited by the Art and Design faculty for his/her expertise and understanding of undergraduate art works. This independent juror is brought in to assure an objective selection of artworks and awards, and to provide an educational experience for students in preparation for professional careers in art. Juried exhibitions are standard procedure in group art exhibitions at universities, museums, and art associations.
This year’s Juror is Garrick Hargrove.
The University of Southern Indiana Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is open to all current students who are enrolled in or completed an art course from Fall 2024 to now.
The artwork submitted to the juror must have been completed within one academic year from when the exhibition is being held, artworks completed during Fall of 2024 up to the present. Works submitted or included in previous exhibitions at the MAC/Pace Galleries cannot be resubmitted.
All artwork submitted for jurying must be the student’s original artwork. Copies of other artists’ work are not acceptable. Consult a faculty member if in doubt.
Entry period is Wednesday, October 8 through 5 p.m. Monday, October 13.
No entry fee
Each student may enter up to 4 works in any combination of media. An art faculty member must approve an art “series” before it can be submitted for entry into the show.
Make sure that digital photographs are crisp, accurate, the object being photographed is well lit, any negative space or non-object space surrounding the piece is muted and free of distractions. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines may be excluded from the juror's consideration.
Please title each entry using the following format, “LastName_FirstName#.jpeg" (1-4 based upon how many entries you are submitting)
Please submit the image files as JPEG or PDF. No HEIC files. Please try to keep each file smaller than 2 MB. Still images over 10MB will not be accepted.
If accepted, 2-dimensional works on paper must be matted or mounted piece must be framed under glass or Plexiglas in a simple frame to be hung in the exhibition. No wet work will be accepted for exhibition.
If accepted, all 2-dimensional works must be wired with picture wire for hanging.
Paintings on canvas or panels should be lattice framed. There will be matting and framing workshops available before the framed work is due for the exhibition. If financial constraints do not allow you to frame your work in this manner, please talk with an art faculty member.
3-dimensional works must accommodate handling and installation without special equipment. Pieces requiring special assembly or having gross weight over 50 lbs. must be cleared with the art faculty before being juried. (Wall assembling must be noted; multi-pieces must include an image of the assembled artwork.)
The art and design faculty retains the right to remove any work deemed not original or that does not meet the above specifications. All works must be ready to hang and delivered to the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries by 4 pm. on Monday, October 27, no exceptions.
Area companies and private individuals generously provide funds for awards presented at the USI Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. Awards are given in the form of Art Scholarships and Purchase Awards.
Awards are given for the quality of student artwork and are awarded at the discretion of the juror.
- Art Scholarship winners retain possession of their work.
- Art Scholarships are based on the overall merit of the student’s work and are applicable to the University of Southern Indiana only.
- Purchase awards become part of the University Art Collection.
The 56th Annual Juried Student Art Show Schedule
Wednesday, October 8 – Monday, October 13 (until 5 pm)
- Digital entries accepted - McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries
Tuesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 16
- Show entries selected by juror, Darrick Hargrove, from digital submissions
Friday, October 17
- Email notifications of accepted work
Framing & Matting Assistance will be available during the week of October 20th.
- Matting assistance in AC 237, Afternoons. Contact Brett Anderson if you want assistance; you must give Brett 24 hour’s notice.
- Framing & frame building assistance in AC 110, Mornings Only. Contact Justin Kramer if you want assistance; you must give Justin 24 hour’s notice.
Wednesday, October 22 - Monday, October 27
- 10 am - 4 pm: Framed and matted works accepted for installation at MAC/Pace
ALL ACCEPTED WORK DUE to McCutchan Art Center by 4:00 PM on Wednesday 10/28
- Each piece must be ready to install or hang.
Monday, November 3- Exhibition opens
- Thursday, November 6, time TBA
Juror's lecture: Garrick Hargrove will give a presentation about her career path, she will also describe her approach to jurying an art exhibit. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Sunday, November 16
- Exhibition reception from 1:00 – 4:00p.m.
- Awards Ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m.
Exhibit work must be picked up December 8 - 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries has established specific pick-up dates for this exhibition as stated on the entry form. If you are unable to pick up your artwork between the times listed above, you must schedule an appointment (812-228-5006).
It is the policy of the McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries, in accordance with insurance guidelines and for the protection of your artwork, that art left 30 days after the close of an exhibit is abandoned property. Artwork that is not picked up or does not have an alternative appointment scheduled by midnight on Monday, June 10th will be considered abandoned. Abandoned work will be assessed and disposed up accordingly. The Art Center will retain the right to use, discard, or gift any abandoned artwork, as it deems appropriate.
Enter Wednesday, October 8 – 5 p.m. Monday, October 13
About the juror
Award winning composer, artist, and educator, Garrick is always in pursuit of learning and making a difference in the world. Originally from San Diego, California, Garrick “The Grik” Hargrove has been showing and performing worldwide for the better part of 20 years. His work involves his multi-hyphenated skillset to create immersive and memorable experiences. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Fine Art, Sculpture at Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University Indianapolis.
