“Structures of the World: Works on Paper” Call for Entries

Art Exhibit at the Texas Tech International Cultural Center

Submission Deadline: May 6, 2022

The Office of International Affairs at Texas Tech University is now accepting work for the “Structures of the World: Works on Paper” art exhibit to be displayed in the International Cultural Center galleries on the Texas Tech University campus. Submission deadline for entries is May 6, 2022. 

Subject Matter

A structure is defined as putting something together from many parts. It can be man-made such as a building or a bridge. It can also have a broader definition to include objects from nature such as a beehive, beaver dam, or coral reef. Artists of all levels are invited to submit works on paper reflecting the international structures theme of this exhibit.

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older. Artwork submitted must not have been previously exhibited in Lubbock in the past calendar year. Entrants warrant that they have the copyright to all submitted work. 

There is no entry fee. Up to four entries can be submitted. 

Specifications

• All work must include an image of an international structure either man-made or natural.
• All work must original and on paper. 
• All work must be two-dimensional and it must not exceed 1/4” thickness in order to fit in the gallery frames.
• Eligible mediums include drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and photography. 
• If your work is selected for the gallery exhibit, it should be mounted in a pure white mat. The outside dimensions should be 16” X 20”. 
• Frames will be provided by the Office of International Affairs for the gallery exhibit.

Calendar of Events

May 6 – Submission form deadline – include photos

May 11 – Notification of gallery selections

May 31 – Artwork delivery deadline

June 3 – Exhibit opens 

How To Submit Your Artwork

1. Complete the fillable entry form found on the TTU Office of International Affairs website at

Digital Structures of the World Entry Form

You can also print the form and complete it by hand.

Structures of the World Entry Form

2. To submit, attach the completed form and a photo (1-5 MB) of each piece of art to an email and send it to oia.exhibits@ttu.edu. 

3. Label each photo with consecutive numbers followed by the title and location of the image and your name (e.g., (1) Angkor Temple, Cambodia – Jane Doe (2) Stonehenge, England – Jane Doe). The photo should be in JPEG format. It will be used to determine selections for the gallery exhibit. 

4. Make sure that numbers and titles on the form match those on the files.

5. All entry forms must be received at the Office of International Affairs by May 6, 2022. 

Notification for Gallery Exhibit

1. If one of your pieces is selected for the gallery exhibit, you will be notified by May 11.

2. All pieces for the gallery exhibit must be in a pure white mat. The outside dimensions should be 16”X20”. Any work which, upon receipt, is deemed to have been misrepresented by the digital image, or to be of poor quality, may be omitted by the OIA. 

3. Artwork may be hand delivered or shipped to:

4. Include a check payable to the Office of International Affairs for return postage at the conclusion of exhibit unless you plan to pick up your work. Artwork will be returned in the container in which they were received. Artwork WITHOUT postage will not be returned.

Reproduction

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) will have the right to display, project and reproduce selected work for exhibition, marketing, and promotional purposes only. Photographers retain copyrights to their individual works. 

Liability 

The Office of International Affairs will exercise due care in handling the artwork, but will not be responsible for loss, damage, or replacement during selection, exhibit, or shipping.

Questions:   Jan Stogner, Assistant Director of International Art and Culture

jan.stogner@ttu.edu / (806) 742-3667