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Art Exhibit

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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 at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.

  • 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.

  • All entries marked ‘for sale’ shall be accompanied by the artists’ permission for the sale of such art, however, the student will need to provide contact information to the interested party or parties for a personal sale upon conclusion of the conference.

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

  • Registration forms shall accompany all artwork submitted for the competition.

  • 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. Each piece shall be accompanied by a registration form. When presenting artwork, please make sure to include presentation card (card stock) with name, title of artwork, category/type and Tribal College for each piece of art. Students must keep a copy of the registration form and presentation card. 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: DrawingPaintingDigital Design/Digital ArtPhotography Ceramics/PotteryJewelrySculptureMixed Media

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