Kitty Davies (2025 Marshall Dulaney Pitcher Award winner). 87 Kiss Across 2000 Miles . Appropriated photo collage (satellite view of the Camp Fire in 2018; aftermath of a landslide in Haines, AK in 2020). 2024.
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.
All current students at Illinois State University are eligible to enter their artwork. Students must be enrolled in a Spring 2026 course. Artwork must have been made while the student was attending ISU.
You may submit up to two entries. There is no cost to participate.
Submissions are accepted online from Monday, February 16 through Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Artists will be notified of jurors' selections for accepted works by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
All works juried into the exhibition must be dropped off to University Galleries on Tuesday, March 31 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR! The exhibition opening day will occur Wednesday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the Awards Ceremony at the Normal Theater at 4:30 p.m. The Normal Theater is located at 209 W North Street, Normal, IL 61761.
The exhibition will be on view April 8 through May 3, 2026.
Exhibited works must be picked up on Monday, May 4 or Tuesday, May 5 between 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you cannot pick up on those dates, other arrangements must be made with gallery staff. Artists whose works are not picked up without making arrangements will be given three reminders for pickup. After three reminders without a response, University Galleries will dispose of remaining works in July 2026.
Please send any questions to gallery@ilstu.edu.
The exhibition will be on view April 8 through May 3, 2026.
NEW THIS YEAR! The exhibition opening day will occur Wednesday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the Awards Ceremony at the Normal Theater at 4:30 p.m. The Normal Theater is located at 209 W North Street, Normal, IL 61761.
Please send any questions to gallery@ilstu.edu.
Rebecca Tegtmeyer is the 2026 Graphic Design Juror. Nazafarin Lotfi is the 2026 Studio Juror.
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