ART FORWARD
Fine Art + NSP Juried Exhibition
Spring 2025
Sponsored by Thomas and Malena Koplin & IllumiStart LLC
About Art Forward
CASH PRIZES for Fine Art + NSP Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
(three cash prizes at each level)
- First Prize $500
- Second Prize $350
- Third Prize $150
JUROR – Maureen Ragalie, Executive Director of Gener8tor Art + Sherman Phoenix
Eligibility requirements
- Full-time status as NSP Major (no Minor or FYE)
- GPA of 2.5 or above
- The official MIAD PoS determines a student’s level.
- Submitted work must have been created while attending MIAD as a Fine Art + NSP Major (Sophomore and above)
Guidelines
Not meeting the guidelines may lead to disqualification – seek advice from your faculty.
- Name and submit your file as: lastname_year_juried_exhibition_2025.pdf
- Submit up to TWO artworks with a maximum submission of six images that may include detail or installation view (JPEG images with 2800 pixels on the long edge)
- Time-based work should submit JPEG stills along with a link to view the video
- Please note: Submitted works must be available and ready for the exhibition installation.
- Caption each high-quality image with title, media, size, and semester/year
- A statement describing the concepts of works (100 words max.)
- Your PDF should include your name, Major, and year (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at the top of the document. All images and information should be included in a single PDF document (multi-page, single PDFs are acceptable).
Tips
- Submit quality images.
- Ensure your statement is direct and concise.
- Exhibition space(s) may require flexibility with how selected works are shown (e.g., installation and video projection work).
Apply for Art Forward
Important dates
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Monday, Feb. 3, 11:59 p.m.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF AWARDS:
Monday, Feb. 10
EXHIBITION OF WORKS:
Monday, Feb. 17 – Wednesday, Feb. 26
RECEPTION AND AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT:
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 – 7 p.m.
GRAY AREA Gallery (External) Exhibition:
Mar. 1 – 16
Opening Reception: Saturday, Mar. 1