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Art Exhibit

AIHEC 2026 - Art Exhibit Regalia

AIHEC Art Exhibition and Competition Objectives:

  • Strengthening existing Art programs at Tribal Colleges and Universities.

  • Showcase a variety of tribally significant art pieces.

  • Provide a forum for tribal college students to showcase talent.

  • Provide a potential market for TCU student artwork.

Art Rules

AIHEC Art Exhibition and Competition Rules:

  • All artwork shall be completed by college students attending an AIHEC-affiliated TCU Institution.

  • All artists must be registered no later than February 20, 2026.

  • A representative may accompany artwork from the artists’ sponsoring college.

  • A living artist shall have produced all entries within the last two (2) years.

  • A selected panel will judge all entries.

  • Student attendees will have a chance to vote for a special ‘Peoples’ Choice’ favorite.

  • Entries shall remain physically on-site for the duration of the competition to be eligible for awards.

  • The conference will not be responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. Security will be provided while the art is on display.

  • Students are responsible for the transportation of their artwork to the conference and the removal and transportation of the artwork at the end of the conference.

  • Video, light, and other extreme mixed-media art creations are strongly encouraged for art exhibitions and competition entry.

  • Art pieces with particularly extra detailed instructions will be curated and set up by submitting art students or by their official College representative.

  • Division and Category – There is no limit on the number of categories entered, however, there is a limit of one (1) entry per category, per person. All art pieces shall be entered in the category below:

  • Division 1 – Traditional (50% or more of one or more of the following) 

    • Categories: Bead, Leather, Quilt, Textiles, Dimensional

  • Division 2 – Contemporary (50% or more of one or more of the following)

    • ​Categories: Drawing, Painting, Digital Design/Digital Art, Photography, Ceramics/Pottery, Jewelry, Sculpture, Mixed Media

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