Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibition Prospectus
Submissions:
Eligibility:
Entry Procedure:
Awards:
The Department of Visual Arts reserves the right to select, copy, duplicate, or reproduce student work for promotional purposes.
In pricing your works, please consider that 20% of the sale price is deducted as a donation to the Department of Visual Arts GTC Foundation account.
The Department of Visual Arts will take every precaution to protect artwork however the artwork is not insured. Greenville Technical College does not guarantee the safety of work while on display.
Online entry form:
Entry forms must be completed accurately and include an image/file. The exhibit will be chosen from the submitted images/files.
Digital Images:
Uploaded images must be 300 ppi high-resolution jpegs, not to exceed 10 MB. For digital works/files, be sure to flatten all artwork (.psd, .ai, etc.) and upload as a jpeg with each entry form.
Please make sure that 2D/3D artworks are photographed in a well-lit area with no harsh shadows or highlights. Cellphone images are fine if they are high quality. Uploaded images must accurately represent the artwork submitted by the artist. 2D works require 1 image. 3D works can include 2 images with different viewpoints. Again, the exhibit will be chosen from the submitted images/files, so quality is key.
Image Labels:
Label all digital files with last name and first initial followed by title of work (ex. OwensP_OldCar.jpg). When submitting multiple images of 3D artworks, the filename must include an image number after the title (ex. OwensP_CeramicVase_img01.jpg). Titles can be truncated or abbreviated if needed. Titles provided in the digital file name must correspond with the title provided on the entry form. Images/files not labeled correctly will be discarded, and the entries will not be considered for exhibition.
Websites, animations, and video entries:
Web design entries must include all necessary support files. Compress folders as necessary and upload as a .zip file. The zip file name should follow the same naming conventions as all other digital files mentioned above (ex. OwensP_MyWebsite.zip).
Animation or video entries should be in a standard, non-proprietary format, such as .mp4 or .m4v, and playable on any computer. Video entries should be 5 minutes or less and should not exceed 300 MB. An upload link for digital files is provided on the entry form. If you need to enter files larger than 100 MB, email pat.owens@gvltec.edu for additional instructions.
The 2026 juror is Andrew Blanchard. Blanchard is currently a Full Professor of Studio Art at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC where he teaches printmaking. His work resides in the permanent collections of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, LA and the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, MS and is featured in numerous publications including Printmakers Today, New American Paintings, International Painting Annual (nos. 4 and 7), Oxford American, Southwest Review, and ROOTED.
Accepted Artwork
Notification emails will be sent once the juror has chosen the artworks to be included in the exhibition. Accepted artwork is due by Wednesday, October 21 (October 23 for 2D works framed outside GTC).
Accepted 2D work must be framed with hanging wire installed. DVA has a frame library and will lend frames on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must purchase mats for their individual works from Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or any local framing shop. Please see Pat or Fleming for framing advice. No acetate-covered artwork, poster frames, or clip frames will be accepted.
Paintings on stretched canvas do not require a frame, but they must be wired and ready to hang by October 21.
If 2D work is to be displayed nontraditionally, you must provide installation instructions, necessary hardware, and check with Pat or Fleming before October 21.
If the artist decides to use a framing service such as Michael’s or Hobby Lobby, the work must be delivered and gallery ready by October 23.
All 3D work requires installation instructions. All 3D work must be stable and designed to sit securely and safely on a pedestal or the floor. If the 3D work is to be wall mounted, it must be designed for hanging.
September 7 – October 15 Online submissions open
October 16 Entry images are sent to the juror
October 18-19 Students emailed entry status
October 21 Accepted work due for on-campus framing with Pat
October 23 All accepted work is due framed/gallery ready
October 29 Exhibition opens, Halloween Gala and Awards 6-8 pm
December 4 Exhibition closes
December 7 - 11 Pick up artwork (except award winners)
January 2027 Awards exhibited at Good Art Co in Greenville
Awards may be given in each of these categories at the discretion of the juror.
2D Design & Color entries are projects or exercises emphasizing the principles and elements of design.
3D Design/Sculpture entries may be modeled, carved, cast, constructed, or assembled.
Animation entries should emphasize techniques of creating the illusion of motion and three-dimensional space. Animated interface designs and timeline-based movies intended for publication on the Internet are also included in this category. Submissions should include all necessary support files.
Ceramics entries may be hand-built or wheel-thrown, functional or sculptural.
Drawing entries may be dry or wet media and can include mixed media.
Graphic Design entries include identity design (logo), package design, point of purchase design, an advertising layout or an image or illustration that uses type as the primary element.
Illustration can be used to convey a story or concept or even help sell a product. Entries may be created using digital tools or traditional media.
Painting entries may be acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, etc.
Photography entries may represent any genre. Prints may be black and white, color, or any alternative process, any format, analog or digital.
Printmaking entries include any relief or intaglio process as well as lithography, monotype, screen print, etc.
Video entries may be recorded in any format, digital or analog. Must be able to view on any computer without proprietary software.
Web Design entries must demonstrate a proficient design and HTML/CSS web usage to produce an interactive website. Submissions should include all necessary support files.
Please contact us with any questions:
Patrick Owens
Lab Manager/Gallery Assistant
Pat.Owens@gvltec.edu
864-250-3051
Fleming Markel
Gallery Director
Fleming.Markel@gvltec.edu
864-201-5683
Please read all exhibit information carefully before beginning the entry process.
