By Staff Writer: Mackenzie Volker
Each year in the spring from 2019 till the present Eastern puts on the Juried Art Exhibition. This is an art contest that allows any college student enrolled in a community college, junior college, trade school, or university etc. to participate in. There is no fee to enter your art and each artist can enter up to 10 pieces. This event is not just for painters or photographers to be included in it is for all art media types. There is also no certain theme that must be followed. This year’s deadline is already closed for submissions but if you are interested in submitting your art for the 2025 show you can get further details of all requirements, guidelines, and what is and is not prohibited in the exhibition. The website to get this information is https://www.enmu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/college-of-fine-arts/academic-departments/department-of-art/runnels-gallery/university-juried-art-exhibition
The exhibition will first be opened to the public on March 6th and will close March 21st. Many unique pieces will be put on display at this year’s gallery showcasing many talented artists. Any individuals are encouraged to come out and take a look at the art. Here are some pieces that have been in previous Juried Art Exhibitions throughout the years.
Quannah Chasinghorse
By Jacob Rodrigez
This piece is made from graphite, conte, charcoal, and colored pencil. It was submitted in the 2022 art exhibition and won best of show.
Waiting Room
By Hannah Moneet Grady
This oil and acrylic painting on wood panel was also entered into the 2022 exhibition and won second place in the contest.
Whether you want to see photographs, paintings, sculptures, or any other forms of art this exhibition will have an array of diverse types of art media for individuals.