7th Annual Drawing Discourse Exhibition - University of North Carolina Asheville

UNC Asheville invites artists to submit entries to an international juried 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 15, 2016 through February 12, 2016. Esteemed juror Edgar Jerins will open the exhibition with a lecture about his practice on January 15, 2016, followed by the Drawing Discourse 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 including two or three-dimensional works, video, or installation. Work must fit through a standard set of double doors with a 10'6" ceiling height and up to 36' for both floor and wall space. Entry fee is $30 for the first image, with an additional $5 per image (limit 6 images total, maximum $55). Submissions must be made online via CaFE by November 1, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

Accepted artists will receive one complimentary copy of a full color exhibition catalogue. $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded during the opening reception as chosen by the juror. Sales are encouraged with a 30% commission retained by UNC Asheville from the retail price. Accepted works must arrive ready to install between January 4-8, 2016 and must remain on display for the entire exhibition. Work should not exceed 100 lbs and must be professionally presented. Shipped works should be packed in reusable containers without styrofoam peanuts and must include a prepaid return shipping label. Hand-delivered entries may be picked up between February 15-17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.