A highlight of the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s exhibition program, the 48th Annual Juried University of Wyoming Student Exhibition presents the artwork from selected University of Wyoming students. Open to any student currently enrolled at UW, including in-state students in the Distance Learning Program, the 2023 exhibition is juried by Ron Kroutel, Artist and Emeritus Professor of Art at Ohio University’s School of Art + Design. The student exhibition provides a professional development opportunity for students to present their work in a museum setting. 

Works not selected for the museum exhibition will be presented in a Salon des Refusés organized by the Student Art League.

The student exhibition provides a professional development opportunity for students to present their work in a museum setting. Scholarship and purchase awards will be announced during the opening reception on Friday, February 24, at 6:30 pm.

The exhibition will be on view at the University of Wyoming Art Museum from February 25 through May 13, 2023. 

Eligibility
Any undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student attending any college or outreach school in the University of Wyoming system may participate in the Juried Student Exhibition. You must be registered in classes during the spring 2023 semester to be eligible for awards.  

Media
Original artwork including: paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, graphic design, ceramics, mixed media, or video may be submitted. Two-dimensional works must be ready to hang prior to submission (matted and framed under glass or Plexiglas where appropriate). All three-dimensional works must be stable. Pedestals will be provided by the UW Art Museum. 

Details
A maximum of three (3) works per student may be submitted for consideration. Title, date, size (H x W x D), and medium must be provided. All works must specify a price or be listed as Not for Sale (NFS), and an additional insurance value must also be provided. 

Awards
Scholarship and purchase awards are will be announced Friday, February 24, 2023 at 6:30 pm during the exhibition opening reception at the Art Museum. 

Questions
Michelle Sunset, Curator
307-766-6621, msunset@uwyo.edu 

Schedule

November 11, 2022 - January 8, 2023
Submission Opens
*Call automatically closes at 11:59pm, 1/8/23, late submissions WILL NOT be accepted or considered

January 18
List of accepted artwork posted online

February 2 - 3, 10am-4pm
Drop off dates for accepted artwork

February 24, 6-8pm
Awards ceremony and opening reception

February 25 – May 13
Exhibition dates

May 16-17, 10am-4pm
Pick up dates for artwork

Application Requirements

Must fill in all required information and submit accurate images.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility
Any undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student attending any college or outreach school in the University of Wyoming system may participate in the Juried Student Exhibition. You must be registered in classes during the spring 2023 semester to be eligible for awards.