14th Annual International 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 UNC Asheville's S. Tucker Cooke Gallery from January 13, 2023 through February 10, 2023.

Esteemed juror Charles Ritchie will open the exhibition with a lecture on January 13, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 p.m., followed by an opening reception in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery located in Owen Hall. A full-color catalog of the exhibition will be printed, with each accepted artist receiving one complimentary copy. Additional copies will be available for purchase. Previous catalogs may be viewed at https://aah.unca.edu/exhibitions.

Eligibility is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All work must be original and cannot have been previously exhibited at UNC Asheville. Media is open to any traditional or experimental drawing media, including two or three-dimensional works, video, and installation, as long as it can fit through a doorway opening measuring 67" width x 117" height. Entry fee is $30 for the first image, with each additional image costing $5 (limit 6 images total). $2000 in cash prizes will be awarded as chosen by the juror, plus a purchase prize award for the permanent collection. Foreign awardees are subject to a 30% federal withholding. All entries will receive notification of results no later than December 19, 2022. Accepted works must arrive ready to install between January 2-6, 2023. A 30% commission will be retained by UNC Asheville from the retail price of any sold work. Questions may be directed to Tamie Beldue at [email protected].