WCU Fine Art Museum - 57th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

Western Carolina University's Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest-running Catamount art traditions. This exhibition provides an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting. Entries are reviewed by an outside art professional who selects works for exhibition at the WCU Fine Art Museum. Selected works will be on view from February 18 through March 21, 2025. An awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM. This year's juror is Marie Cochran, visual artist and founding curator of the Affrilachian Artist Project.

Undergradaute students enrolled at Western Carolina University are eligible to submit artwork for consideration. "Undergraduate" is defined as any student enrolled in a 400 level course or below during the current academic year. Artwork must have been created during the students' time at Western. Art majors and non-art majors are welcome to apply. Artwork previously exhibited in a Juried Undergraduate Exhibition at the WCU Fine Art Museum is not eligible for consideration. Artwork previously exhibited in a BFA Portfolio Exhibition may be submitted for the juror to review. Submissions may include up to 4 works with 1-3 views of each entry. Acceptable formats include images for 2-D and 3-D media, images or video for graphic design, screenshots with links for websites, and MP4 files for time-based work (motion graphics, animation, video, film, sonic art, performance art).

The exhibition includes awards in several media categories: two awards in 2-D Media, two awards in 3-D Media, one award in Design, and one award in Time-Based Media, as well as an overall Best in Show. Award recipients will receive payment via gift card, check, or direct deposit. Artwork must arrive ready to display and must not contain highly flammable materials, dense organic matter, or strong-smelling materials. Accepted entries must be delivered by February 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Artwork must be picked up between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on March 25-27, 2025. The Museum carries insurance on artwork while on display but does not cover works in transit. Contact [email protected] for questions about special installation needs or shipping arrangements.