No Big Heads 2017

The University of Alaska Anchorage Student Union Gallery presents the 32nd Annual No Big Heads Exhibition, a national juried self-portrait competition of limited size.

The exhibition 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. Entry fee is $20 per entry; UAA students with current identification receive a $10 per entry rate. Fees are non-refundable.

Awards include $1000 for Best of Show and $1000 in other cash prizes. Juror is Christina Seely. Submissions are due by October 9. The exhibition opens October 12 with a reception from 4:00-6:00 pm and awards ceremony at 4:30 pm. UAA encourages sales of work and charges a 10% commission. Mark NFS on your application if your work is not for sale. Local artists may pick up work November 4-5 between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Mail-in submissions will be mailed out before the close of business on November 10.