PAPER : OF & ON From Ray Drew & Kennedy Galleries

PAPER : OF & ON

National Competition for Artists creating works on, with, and of paper. Artists using paper as their main surface or material. 
Juried selections will be featured in the Kennedy Gallery, NMHU.

Artist living in the U.S. , who are using paper as a primary medium, or as a substrate.  All entries to PAPER : OF & ON competition must be the original work of the artist.  AI works will not be excepted. Artist will be allowed to submit up to 4 works. All works may not be selected for exhibit.

Enter your made-from-paper or on paper 2D or 3D artwork. The artwork must be made on paper, from paper or a paper product or created using a paper-making process.  Examples: Drawings  Photos  Prints or Paintings on paper. Works made from handmade or found paper.

Open to all traditional & non-traditional visual artists. All media & genres welcome as long as artist is using paper as their main surface or material. 

National Competition for Artists creating works on, with, or about paper. Artists using paper as their main surface or material.

We ask that artists refrain from sending larger work, 40″ in width. If chosen, artist will be contacted via email.

Exhibition Dates:  MARCH 9 - APRIL 30

Reception:  MARCH 12  2026


( Please watch for Inclement Weather and closings before heading out)

If selected : Art work due to Kennedy Gallery between FEB 16 - 20,  2026 during open hours, Mon- Fri 9am -4pm     HARD DEADLINES



If you are unable to deliver in person, pieces may be shipped and returned at the artist’s expense UPS ONLY.

Ship UPS with Return UPS label inside package. Ship to:

Las Vegas NM 87701


Pick up of work:  MAY 4 - 8,  2026  during open hours, Mon- Fri 9am -4pm 

– Maximum 4  Submissions

-  All work must be the original work of the artist. AI works will NOT be excepted.

– Artists are encouraged, but not required, to display works for sale.

– Artists are responsible for delivery/transportation to and from Kennedy Gallery.  Some short-term storage is available for pick up arranged ahead of time. 

– Works must be wired ready to hang on the wall; D-rings & wired. Without a wire or hanging device, staff can choose not to include works. 

– Kennedy Gallery takes 25% commission.

– Artwork exhibited in the Kennedy Gallery is insured for the duration of the exhibit. (Artist is responsible for insuring art during    delivery/transportation/shipping.)

- The Gallery will retain the submitted images of artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. Beyond such use, the artist retains full copyright of exhibited work.