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Hotter 'N Hell: National Juried Exhibition 2025
https://capa.nsula.edu/art/

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Contact Email: gruesbeckl@nsula.edu

Call Overview

Entry Deadline: 8/31/25
Application Closed

Entry Fee (Hotter 'N Hell: A National Juried Exhibition): $35.00

Work Sample Requirements


Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: National
State: Louisiana
Jury Dates: 9/1/25 - 9/30/25

Call Description

The Hotter ‘N Hell National Art Exhibition, is a juried show featuring all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, for example: ceramics, glass-blowing, welded sculpture, poured metals, wood-burning, metalsmithing, burned textiles, etc.  Cash prizes will be given to Best in Show, Second Place. The NSU Demons are looking forward to turning up the heat this summer by featuring the best pyrotechnical works of artists from across the United States.

Eligibility
Open to all artists within the US.

Important Dates

April 25, 2025:  Open Call to Artist 
August 31, 2025 : Deadline to Enter
October 1, 2025:  Acceptance Notifications Sent
November 1, 2025:  Final Day to deliver work, all shipped work must be received.
January 31, 2026: Last Day of Show
March 1, 2026:  Last Day to Pick Up Work. Works shipped back to artists. 

Specifications

  • All work submitted must use fire and/or heat in its production.
  • All work must be ready for display.
  • Any work that is not display ready will be returned to the artist.
  • Work that requires special installation will be the responsibility of the artist to install.
  • No work can exceed eight feet in any dimension.
  • Participants are responsible for shipping or delivering works. Specifications for delivery will be included in acceptance letters and artists' agreements.

Entry Fee
The entry fee is $35 for one to three works. One detail for each piece can be added at no additional costs. (https://www.callforentry.org)

 Submission
All entries must be submitted via CaFÉ (https://www.callforentry.org)
Participants will have to create an account (free), sign-in, upload images to portfolio, submit images, then pay the $35 fee. Payment will be made with a card or Pay Pal.

Prizes

  • Best in Show:  $500
  • Second Place:  $250

Juror: TBA

TBA

Application Requirements

All art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, for example: ceramics, glass-blowing, welded sculpture, poured metals, wood-burning, metalsmithing, burned textiles, photos using fire, etc. 

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must be working in the United States of America.