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911±¬ÁÏÍø Metro Annual Student Art Exhibition

Each spring semester, Metro faculty and staff are honored to showcase and celebrate student artwork at the annual Metro "Student Art Show" exhibition. A broad spectrum of student creations are displayed including vibrant realist paintings, intricate 3-D ceramics and innovative found-object collages. Students may submit up to three (3) artworks made for a 911±¬ÁÏÍø Art or Visual Communication class over the course of the academic year.

Generous awards are given for the strongest artworks in each category. Awards are conferred at the Public Reception and Awards Ceremony held each spring.

In addition, Metro students and faculty organize annual pottery sales and portfolio development activities throughout the year. View the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Events calendar for a full range of Collegewide and Metro Gallery events.

2026 Student Art Show: Call for Entries!

Eligibility:

All currently enrolled 911±¬ÁÏÍø Art and Visual Communication and Design students at the Metro Campus.

Submissions:

Students may submit up to three (3) artworks made for a 911±¬ÁÏÍø Art or Vis Comm course from January 2025 to present. Artwork previously submitted or accepted to past 911±¬ÁÏÍø student exhibitions will not be considered. For jurying consideration, please submit your online artwork entry form(s) by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Artworks will be accepted in the following categories:

• Drawing
• 3-Dimensional Form (including Ceramics)
• Design
• Painting
• Non-Credit (all artworks created by non-credit-seeking students, regardless of media)

Important Dates:

• Deadline to Submit: Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
• Exhibition Dates: April 21 - May 1
• Reception and Award Ceremony: April 29 at 12:30 p.m. in the MAM Auditorium Lobby

To Apply:

Complete the and include a photograph of your artwork for jurying.

The Importance of Photographing Your Artwork

Since your artwork will be juried based on photographs you take of the work, the quality and clarity of your photos is of the utmost importance. Please ask your art/design professor for advice when photographing your work or before submitting your application. Poor photographs will often lead to disqualification.

Questions? Contact Gallery Co-Director: Hayley McGuirk, hayley.mcguirk@tri-c.edu | Gallery Co-Director: Taylor Woolwine, taylor.woolwine@tri-c.edu

Previous Student Shows at Metro:

Creative Voices at Metro: Student Art