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

Art Forward. Deadline Feb 3 11:59 p.m.

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