Skyway Juried Art Competition

Any student enrolled in a Skyway Conference college during the exhibition semester is eligible to participate. Students who received awards at the previous Skyway Art Competition are not eligible. College Skyway Art Coordinators are responsible for maintaining records and verifying eligibility. Submissions later identified as ineligible will be disqualified. Students will submit their work to their art instructors, who will select the pieces to represent their college in the competition (limit: 25 entries per college). Works must have been completed for class credit during the following semesters: Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027. If the class assignment from which the student's submission originates involves copying an artist's work or creating a piece influenced by or based on another artist's work, proper citation must be provided. If the artwork is chosen for the exhibition, the host college will include this information on signage identifying the piece.

Students may submit 1-2 pieces online and then drop off the work at the Art Office (A144) during designated times. Complete the online entry form before dropping off the artwork. Entries do not need to be framed for judging; however, works on paper must be at least temporarily mounted on a rigid backing with a cover sheet to protect the surface. Wet paintings should stay in the studio. Selected works should not significantly increase in size when framed.

All 2D artwork must be properly framed and wired for hanging—use braided picture wire only. No sawtooth hangers are allowed. Stretched canvases must be wired, but do not need to be framed if the sides look presentable. Both 2D and 3D works should not exceed 60 inches in any dimension. Artwork must fit through a 3-by-7-foot doorway. The weight limit is 75 pounds.

All students whose work is accepted for the exhibition will receive a Certificate of Recognition. The jurors will select the following awards: Best of Show, four Awards of Excellence, and four Awards of Merit. The awards will be presented during the Skyway Juried Art Competition Reception at the host college on the dates listed above.

Every effort will be made to ensure proper care and handling of the artwork while it is on the host college campus. Only works accepted for exhibition will be insured while on display. Instructors should help students determine reasonable values for their work. Works will be insured up to a maximum recoverable amount of $200, but if no insurance value is provided, a limit of $50 will be covered. Special exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Damaged digital artwork will be reprinted at no cost to the student. The host college and the Skyway Juried Art Competition will not assume responsibility for the loss or damage of works during transit.

Specific dates for artwork drop-off, selection, and the reception will be posted here once confirmed by the host college.