Deadline April 10, 2026 Applications Closed Easy Application

Artist Call for Entry

2026 Annual Student Exhibition

Presented by Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Submissions for this call are closed.

2026 Annual Student Exhibition

About this call

The annual College of DuPage Student Exhibition is making its return to the Cleve Carney Museum of Art! This event showcases the talents of students from the Fine Arts program, with each year's entries being judged by guest jurors from the greater Chicagoland art community. 

Award Info

In addition to showcasing the creative works of College of DuPage students, the exhibition also recognizes outstanding submissions with awards. First place ($750), second place ($500), and third place ($250) awards will be presented in the categories of 2D and 3D/New Media works, along with a Best in Show award ($1,000).

Eligibility Criteria

Must have been enrolled in past calendar year.

Application Requirements

Limit 5 uploaded images for submission, must be jpg, png or pdf.  Minimum size 300 dpi 1200 px at longest dimension or .mov

If chosen, the work selected must be the piece exhibitied

Rules and Terms

Work must be delivered ready to install:
  • Drawings, photos and flat works must be framed with hanging hardware on frame, stretched canvases must have hanging hardware. 
  • Any wall mounted sculptures or installations must have hanging hardware and instructions.
  • No dirt, water or loose organic material. 
  • All video must be submitted on flash drive as .mov. 
  • If projection required student must provide projector.
Nothing suspended from ceiling

Presented by

Cleve Carney Museum of Art