36th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
November 13th – December 12th, 2008
Opening reception: Thursday, November 13th, 4:30-6:30pm
Awards announced at 5:00pm.

The Lawton Gallery will be closed for Thanksgiving: November 27th - December 1st.

This annual exhibition is open to all students on the UW-Green Bay campus. This year's juror for the show is Daniel Keegan, the new Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Keegan will present a lecture about the museum field on Nov. 6th at 3:30pm in Studio Arts, Room 411. Free and open to the public.

WORK DUE:
Tuesday, November 4th, 10:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesday, November 5th, 10:00 - 4:00pm

ENTRIES & FEES: There is a flat submission fee of $10 for a maximum of 3 pieces. This fee is non-refundable & supports two Lawton juried show awards. Please make checks payable to UWGB. Collaborative works are to be submitted as separate entries.

MEDIA ACCEPTED: Any media or combination of media including, but not limited to: painting, drawing, print making, photography and photo-derived processes, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry/metals, textiles and handmade paper.

SITE SPECIFIC INSTALLATIONS: Submit a clear proposal with drawings to scale, plus any written text that will be included. Submit work samples so juror can judge the technical quality of the work and your ability to successfully complete your proposal.

SIZE & WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS: (a) Wall hung work maximum is 72" wide, 96" high. (b) Three-dimensional work, any media, if wall mounted must conform to the above and weigh under 100lbs. Floor or pedestal 3-D work must not exceed 250lbs (artist will move upon request), fit through a standard door (32"x80"h), and cannot occupy a floor area over 12sq ft. Site-specific installations, if wall mounted must confirm to (a); and if floor mounted (b). Work suspended from ceiling and not needing wall space must conform to (b).

WORK MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND NOT SUBMITTED TO A PREVIOUS JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

PRESENTATION: All works must be presented in a ready-to-install condition including hanging wires and specialized hardware. Paintings on canvas & stretchers, Masonite or non-paper surfaces must be framed (unless unframed is an integral part of the work's aesthetic). Unstretched canvases must have a hanging system provided. Textiles need not be framed or glassed but a hanging system needs to be provided (consult instructor for technical assistance). Pedestals for all 3-D work will be provided by the gallery. All works need to be labeled with artist's name, title, sale price or "NFS" (not for sale). Provide label directions for mounting, i.e. "top," "bottom," "#1," etc...

WORKS ON PAPER: All works on paper including photography, drawings, prints and paintings must be delivered framed (wood, metal or plastic frames) and the work protected by glass or Plexiglas. No Plexiglass box frames, Uni-frames or clip systems will be accepted. The only exception to these framing requirements are: (1) works in which alternative means of display are integral to the work's aesthetic, and (2) works larger than 22"x30", these works have to be matted, fixed and accompanied with correctly sized Plexiglass (gallery will hang with L hooks). Submit works clipped together with Plexiglass for protection. Three-dimensional work on, or of paper, must be submitted with adequate instructions for display, accompanied with appropriate devices for hanging and/or display.

GRAPHIC DESIGN 2-D WORKS: Works need not be framed but must be accompanied by foamcore or matt board backing & with Plexiglass glazing. Submit works, backing & Plexiglass clipped together for protection. If accepted gallery will hang with L hooks.

WORKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF: If they are wet, if they are not ready to install, if labels are not properly attached, if work was entered in a previous UWGB Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition or if it was not completed in the last 12 months, and if not submitted within hours as above.

PURCHASE AWARDS & SALES: All work, to be eligible for a purchase award, must be for sale. The artist is urged to price his/her work realistically. No work may be removed during the exhibition by the artist or purchaser. Works not for sale should be marked "NFS."

AWARDS: Awards are selected by the Juror and individual sponsors of awards. Last year over $2000 was presented in awards and purchases. Note: Cash awards are not available to students who have completed an art degree from UWGB. However, these students are eligible for purchase awards.

LIABILITY: Every care will be exercised in the handling of works while they are in the Lawton Gallery. Although we will take every precaution in protecting your work, the University will not accept responsibility for loss or damage, whether intentional or accidental.

WORK NOT PICKED UP ON SPECIFIED DATES WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONDED AND DISPOSED OF AT THE CURATOR'S DISCRETION

EXHIBITION CLAENDAR

DELIVER WORK:
Tuesday, November 4th, 10:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesday, November 5th, 10:00 - 4:00pm

JURYING:
Thursday, November 6th

JUROR'S LECTURE:
Thursday, November 6th, Daniel Keegan (Director, Milwaukee Art Museum). Lecture at 3:30pm in SA 411

ACCEPTED ARTISTS:
A list of accepted artists will be posted in SA & Lawton Gallery immediately after the juror's lecture on Thurs. Nov. 6th.

EXHIBITION DATES:
November 13th - December 12th

OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, November 13th, 4:30-6:30pm. Awards announced at 5:00pm.

PICK-UP OF UNACCEPTED WORK:
Friday, Saturday & Tuesday, November 14/15th &18th from 10:00 to 3:00pm [please bring I.D.]

END OF SHOW - PICK UP OF WORK:
Monday, December 15th, 10:00 - 3:00pm
Tuesday, December 16th, 10:00 - 3:00pm

ENTRY IN THIS EXHIBIT CONSTITUTES AN AGREEMENT TO ALL THE TERMS STATED