McMaster Gallery is hosting the annual juried student exhibition from January 25 - February 15, 2024, a tradition that began in 1955. This exhibition provides an exciting opportunity to showcase the wide variety and high quality of artwork created by SVAD students from diverse majors, as selected by an external juror, and offers an opportunity for students to win awards. EligibilityAll students enrolled in courses within the USC School of Visual Art and Design are eligible to submit up to four entries by filling out the online entry form.
Download the Rules and Eligibility [PDF]
Download the Artwork Labels [PDF]
- All work must have been completed during the student’s time of enrollment at USC within the last 2 years.
- All entries must be of original design and personal execution.
- Artists working in traditional media as well as experimental media are encouraged to submit entries for judging.
- All works must be received ready to install and with installation instructions when necessary.
For additional information on rules, eligibility, and artwork sales, please refer to the attached PDFs. JurorThe Juror of the 69th Annual Juried Student Exhibition is Maya Smith, a professional portrait artist and illustrator who serves as Manager of Stormwater Studios. AwardsThe Student Exhibition will present awards to selected artists who have achieved Juror’s Choice recognition. These awards include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place undergraduate winners and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place graduate winners. Awards will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 15th at McMaster Gallery.CalendarAll entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 17th. Notice of acceptance will be emailed on January 20th.
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January 17th |
Deadline to submit artwork through the online form for jurying |
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January 20th |
Notice of acceptance emailed to artists |
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January 21st – 22nd11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Drop off of accepted work in McMaster Gallery |
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January 25th – February 15thM-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Exhibition dates |
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February 15th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
Awards Ceremony at McMaster Gallery |
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February 16th – 19th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Artwork pickup from McMaster Gallery |
Questions? Please email Giordano Angeletti, McMaster Gallery Manager, at svadgallery@mailbox.sc.edu.