This is a juried visual art competition and exhibition that is open to two-dimensional figurative artists (referencing the human figure), who are over the age of 18, working in painting, drawing, printmaking, or fiber. 

This year's juror is Nicole M. Santiago. She holds a BFA in studio art from Indiana University and an MFA in painting from the University of New Hampshire. She is a Professor of Art at the College of William and Mary, where she teaches life drawing, drawing, color theory, and 2D design.

Santiago's works consist of semi-autobiographical paintings, drawings, and prints portraying mundane domestic scenes. However, she hints at a more expansive narrative, thinly veiled by the everyday detritus that clutters her painted spaces.

During her career, Santiago has exhibited widely, showing in nearly 140 exhibitions. Her works have been reproduced in many art publications, including The Artist's Magazine, Art New England, INPA (International Painting Annual), and Fine Art Connoisseur. She is the recipient of full-fellowship residencies at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT, and the Ballinglen Artist Foundation in Ballycastle, Ireland. Most recently, Santiago was awarded first prize at the Bethesda Painting Awards in Bethesda, MD.

Santiago will attend the exhibition's opening reception on Saturday, October 28, to give remarks and select prize winners

Awards:

Best of Show - $2,500

Second Prize - $1,500

Third Prize - $1,000

Fourth Prize - $750

Fifth Prize - $500

Application Requirements

Application Requirements:

Exhibition inclusions will be juried from digital media, so quality is essential. Artists may submit up to three (3) works for the non-refundable fee of $30. All works entered must have been created within the last five (5) years (no later than 2019).

Images should be 300 dpi JPEG files, no smaller than 5” x 7” in scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

Artists must be over the age of 18

Accepted entries are 2-dimensional, in painting, drawing, printmaking, or fiber. Sculpture and photography are not accepted. Entries must be completed within the last 5 years (no later than 2019).

The Lore Degenstein Gallery reserves the right to not display work that differs significantly from the submitted files. All accepted works must be framed or otherwise ready to hang. Works may be shipped via USPS, UPS or FedEx, or hand delivered. Works will not be returned before the end of the exhibition. 

Artists are responsible for shipping their work both ways. Either include a pre-paid (ready-to-use) label for return shipping in the package, or send via email.

Accepted Works and Shipping: Notification of acceptance via e-mail will be the week of September 4, 2023

Timeline:

August 27: Application deadline; 11:59 PM MOUNTAIN TIME 

Sept. 10–13: Notifications e-mailed

October 15: Deadline for received works

October 28: Exhibition Opening and Award Presentation (7–9 pm)

December 3: Exhibition ends

December 6: Starting date for return of works (shipping will be on hold for the holiday rush between Dec 20 through Jan 3)

All materials should be mailed to: 

Lore Degenstein Gallery

Susquehanna University

1858 Weber Way

Selinsgrove, PA 17870

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties with your submission, please contact gallery director, Laura Libert

Email: gallery@susqu.edu

Telephone: (570) 372-4059