No Big Heads

The University of Alaska Anchorage Student Union Gallery presents the 29th annual No Big Heads, a national juried self-portrait competition of limited size. The competition is open to all artists. Works must be no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches in any direction, including framing and hanging materials. Entries must have been completed within the last three years and cannot have been exhibited in any previous UAA Student Union Gallery exhibition. Limit of two entries per person. Works accepted in all media. Weight limitation is 65 pounds. All pieces must arrive ready to hang or display.

The entry fee is $14.00 (UAA students are eligible for a student discount—email [email protected] for the coupon code). Submissions must be made online using the Café application process by October 2nd, with all physical submissions due by October 20th. Notification of acceptance into the final round of jurying is October 6th.

The juror is Jesse Shaw, a printmaker from Tennessee working primarily in relief prints carved from linoleum blocks. Awards include $1000 for Best of Show and a summer 2015 solo exhibit at the UAA Student Union Gallery, plus $1000 in other cash prizes. The exhibition opens October 23rd with a reception at 5-7pm and awards ceremony at 5:30pm. The exhibition closes November 14th. UAA encourages sales of work and charges a 10% commission. If your work is not for sale, clearly mark NFS on your application.