8th Annual Drawing Discourse Exhibition

UNC Asheville invites artists to submit entries to a Juried International Exhibition of contemporary drawing. The exhibition examines 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 20, 2017 through February 17, 2017. Esteemed juror Scott Noel will open the exhibition with a lecture on January 20, 2017, followed by an 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 CaFÉ by November 20, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

Accepted artists will receive one complimentary copy of a full color exhibition catalogue. $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded during the opening reception, as chosen by the juror. Accepted works must arrive ready to install between January 9-13, 2017 and must remain on display for the entire exhibition. A 30% commission will be retained by UNC Asheville from the retail price of any sold work. All entries will receive notification of results by December 9, 2016. Questions may be directed to Associate Professor Tamie Beldue at [email protected].