CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF ARTWORK

Missouri Student Unions: Public Art at MU

The Missouri Student Unions is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming temporary exhibition, Public Art at MU, to be displayed in the MU Student Center. We strongly encourage student artists of all levels to participate in this unique opportunity to exhibit your work and add an impressive dimension to your artistic resumes. This is an excellent platform for you to showcase the vibrant creative talents within the MU community. All Exhibitions are publicized through this blog, LED screens within the Union buildings, and through authorized Unions social media accounts.

While we are particularly keen on works that encapsulate the essence of MU – student life, our diverse community, social justice themes, or unique personal creative expressions – we welcome artworks beyond these themes. Selected artworks will be showcased in protected display cases, either on the first floor or the ground floor of the MU Student Center. These locations are heat/humidity-controlled and shielded from direct sunlight to ensure the safety and preservation of your artwork. For specific requirements or if your artwork demands special care, please reach out to us.









Submission Deadline: 15th December
Exhibition: February 15 - April 15


*Note: The exhibition's duration may be extended based on the volume of artworks received, ensuring maximum exposure for each piece.



Please send your submissions to hdgh2@missouri.edu with the following:
  • Artist’s Statement: A concise description of your submitted work.
  • Images: Digital images of each piece you're submitting.
  • Resume/CV: A brief artist resume/CV (max 2 pages) including your biography, educational background, and any previous exhibitions.

Your submissions will be meticulously reviewed by the Curator of Public Arts, followed by final approval from senior Missouri Student Union staff members. Notification of selection decisions will be communicated within 7-10 days post-receipt of your email submission. No monetary incentives are being offered for this project. Artists are responsible for the costs of producing their own artworks. Artists will retain all rights to their work; however, the Missouri Student Unions may request permission to reproduce images of the artwork electronically with copyright retained by the artist. Artworks will be on loan to the Missouri Student Unions and you will be required to sign a loan agreement.




Contact: hdgh2@missouri.edu, Hongjue Dai, Curator of Public Art, MU Student Unions- G210

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