Immigrant Song: A hymn to immigrants in our country

Schelfhaudt Gallery at University of Bridgeport is seeking art by or about immigrants to the United States and work that depicts the immigrant experience in the US for an exhibition titled Immigrant Song: A hymn to immigrants in our country. Whether one is a European model who migrates to the US to pursue her ambition and ultimately becomes First Lady of the country, or an Iraqi Jew exiled over his religion, or a Chilean youngster who escapes the violence of a cruel dictatorship, each person immigrating to this country has their own story and adds to the fabric of diversity in our union. Leaving one's homeland and giving up one's cultural and family ties to become a stranger in a strange land is daunting and not for the weak-hearted. This exhibition seeks to depict the immigrant experience here in the US and to celebrate our brothers, sisters, and neighbors who made this country their home.

The competition is open to all artists, national and international. All forms of painting, drawing, photography, graphics, digital, and sculpture are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Entry fee is $10.00 per individual artwork, plus an additional $10.00 media fee. Work samples should be submitted as .pdf or .jpeg files with a maximum file size of 10MB. Each piece should include a short blurb about the work, including size and medium. Submissions may include a minimum of 1 and maximum of 15 images. The entry deadline is March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. The exhibition runs from April 2, 2026 to May 17, 2026.