2025 Student Annual

University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present the 2025 Student Annual from April 9 through May 4, 2025. All events are free and open to the public.

Accepted Artworks

Exhibition
Since 1974, the Student Annual has showcased new artwork produced by students at Illinois State University. This exhibition has offered many students the first opportunity to have their work reviewed by professionals outside the University. Each year, two external arts professionals determine which works are selected for the exhibition and which works receive awards.

The Wonsook Kim School of Art is pleased to present the 2025 Marshall Dulaney Pitcher Award to MFA student Kitty Davies. This award honors outstanding students in the visual arts who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent, dedicated studio practice, and academic excellence. 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of this prestigious award, which was established by the Pitcher family in memory of painting student Marshall Pitcher. University Galleries has traditionally dedicated exhibition space within the Student Annual to winners of the Marshall Dulaney Pitcher Award.

Jurors
This year’s design juror is Heather Snyder Quinn. This year's studio juror is Selina Trepp.

Events and programming

All events and free and open to the public.

• Wednesday, April 9, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
  Opening reception, with awards announced at 5:00 p.m.
  
  
• Saturday, April 12, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
  Art-making workshop for adults with Pamela Moriearty. This workshop is based on artworks in the permanent collection. Materials and instruction provided. Registration required . This event is the culminating project for Moriearty’s internship at University Galleries.
  
  
• Wednesday, April 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  Independent drawing hour. Spend time looking closely at artworks in the exhibition and drawing at your own pace. Materials provided.
  
  
• Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to noon
  Sensory-friendly art-viewing hour. The lights will be dimmed, and video volumes will be turned down.

• Saturday, April 19, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
  All-ages art-making workshop. Materials and instruction provided by University Galleries’ staff. Registration required

Field trip program, curator-led tours, and workshops available by appointment throughout the exhibition. Stipends are available for K-12 schools or community organizations to offset the costs of transportation. Please contact University Galleries at gallery@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-5487 to schedule an appointment.