Art Gallery

46th Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition

Jurying

Originating in 1978, the Whitewater Competition has a history of “open judging”, allowing the public to observe the jurying process and ask the jurors questions about their decisions. In this spirit, prerecorded juried rounds are broadcast on Facebook Live with breaks to allow the audience to ask the jurors questions about accepted and declined entries. Jurors will select 50-55 works for the exhibit. All art submissions will be juried electronically.

Awards

$4000 total award money

  • 1st place: $2,000 in addition to a 2024 Solo Exhibition Invitation
  • 2nd place: $1,000
  • 3rd place: $500
  • Honorable Mention: Two $250 Awards
  • Chancellor’s Choice Purchase Award: Included in the Indiana University East Public Art Collection.

Award Winners will also receive additional special promotion.

Entry Deadline

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Eligibility

  • Artists must be 18 years or older and reside in Indiana or adjacent states of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, or Michigan. All work must be original by the submitting artist and cannot have been exhibited in previous Whitewater Valley Art Competitions.

    Registration Fee: $35 for up to 3 entries.

    Artists may choose to submit three different views of each art piece. Artists submitting more than 3 separate art pieces will be eliminated from consideration. Entry fees will not be refunded.

    Submission process via www.callforentry.org

  • All visual art mediums (except for video and sound) are allowed. Examples of acceptable works include paintings, drawings, printmaking, digital artworks, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, textiles, installation, and mixed media art pieces.

Conditions and Rules

  • By submitting work to be considered, artists grant permission to IU East Galleries to reproduce accepted artwork for promotional uses in both printed and electronic forms.
  • IU East will through pre-recorded & live-streamed video productions allow everyone throughout the country to view every piece of art that is accepted to our 46th Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition.
  • Indiana University East Art Galleries and its staff adhere to a professional standard of art display and curatorial practices. The safety of our patrons, students, faculty, and staff is our priority.
  • All 2D and 3D wall mounted work must be ready to hang and include the appropriate or specialized hardware. Work must be professionally framed, firmly wired, prepared for hanging, and professionally presented. Please refrain from using sawtooth hangers. Work cannot exceed 60” in any direction.
  • All reasonable care will be given to objects in the custody of the IU East Galleries. Works are insured while on exhibition in the Tom Thomas Gallery and Meijer Artway exhibition spaces. Please note that our gallery spaces do not feature constant controlled humidity. Indiana University East cannot assume responsibility for the damage or deterioration incurred before or after exhibition, or for possible loss in transit. Prices submitted will be considered as insurance value unless otherwise noted. For works to be labeled "NFS" please include an insurance value on your list of works. If the work has an insurance price of over $500 USD, any insurance claims must be accompanied by documentation or past sales or professional 3rd party appraisals.
  • All artworks must remain available and installed for the duration of the exhibition.
  • The Artist / Lender maintains all responsibility of insuring all work and accompanying materials during shipping and travel and is responsible for all associated costs. It is imperative that proper arrangements are made before the exhibition including prepayment of all return shipping costs and that work arrives just prior to installation dates. Due to limited space, we will not be able to store work for extended periods. Barring special arrangements agreed upon between the Artist/ Lender and Gallery Technician, artworks and any equipment or materials related to the installation of the show remaining on campus for more than 30 days from the closing exhibition date will become the property of Indiana University East Galleries. Please use the following address for shipping:

    • Indiana University East Galleries
    Whitewater Hall 137
    2325 Chester Blvd.
    Richmond, IN 47374

Important Dates

  • September 8, 11:59pm: Deadline to submit artwork via www.callforentry.org
  • We cannot accept cash or entry fees paid through CallforEntry.org. Entry fees can be paid by calling our campus Bursar’s Office at (765) 973-8345 Monday through Friday between 9am-11am and 1pm-4pm, and specify the "Whitewater Valley Art Competition". If you pay by credit card, please enter “0000” as your check number on the website. Entry fees can also be paid by personal check, cashier's check, or money order and sent to the following address:
    • Indiana University East
    c/o Carrie Longley, Campus Art Director
    2325 Chester Blvd.
    Richmond, IN 47374

    Attn: WVAC
  • September 20, 2024; 10am – 12:30pm: Prerecorded juried rounds shared on Facebook Live. Breaks between juried rounds will allow time for live questions from the audience.
  • Friday, September 27, 5 pm: Deadline for accepted entries to be postmarked or received at IU East. Artists may ship or hand deliver artwork to the Tom Thomas Gallery.
  • September 23-25, 10am-2pm: Hand delivered works accepted at the Tom Thomas Gallery.
  • Friday, October 11, 6-8 pm: Artist’s reception and awards presentation, Tom Thomas Gallery @ IU East
  • October 11 – December 13: Whitewater Valley Art Exhibit in Tom Thomas Gallery and Meijer Artway.
  • December 16 – 18, 10 am – 2pm: Exhibit artwork collected by artist or shipped back to artist with return shipping label.

All questions should be directed toward Art Director Carrie Longley at clongley@iue.edu.