10th Annual Drawing Discourse Exhibition

UNC Asheville invites artists to submit entries to a Juried International Exhibition of contemporary drawing. The exhibition seeks to examine drawing as it is practiced and defined by today's artists, demonstrating the continued significance of drawing through both conventional and innovative methods. Accepted work will be exhibited in the Holden Gallery on the campus of Warren Wilson College from January 18, 2019 through February 22, 2019. A supplemental exhibition-in-print with additional jurors' selection works will coincide with the gallery exhibition.

The exhibition features a lecture by juror Claire Gilman, Chief Curator at The Drawing Center in New York City, on January 18, 2019 from 5:00-6:00 p.m., followed by an opening reception. A panel discussion titled "Discourse on Drawing; Intersections Between Fine Art, New Media & Craft" will be held on January 19, 2019 from 10-11:00 a.m., featuring artists and curators Mel Chin and Namita Gupta Wiggers. A full-color catalogue will be printed, with each accepted artist receiving one complimentary copy. $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded during the opening reception.

Eligibility is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All work must be original, completed in the past two years, and cannot have been previously exhibited at UNC Asheville. Media is open to any traditional or experimental drawing media, welcoming both two and three-dimensional works, video, and/or installation. Work must fit through standard double doors with a 10'3" ceiling height and up to 42' for both floor and wall space. Entry fee is $30 for one image, with each additional image at $5 (limit 6 images total). Submissions are accepted only via CaFÉ at http://www.callforentry.org/. Applications must be received by December 2, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Notification of juror's results will be sent by December 17, 2018. Accepted works must arrive ready to install between January 7-11, 2019, not exceeding 100 lbs and fitting through standard double doors. A 30% commission will be retained by UNC Asheville from the retail price of sold work unless marked NFS on the entry form.