About the Open Call

A highlight of the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s exhibition program, the 51st Annual Juried University of Wyoming Student Exhibition presents artwork from selected UW students. Juried by Lindsay Metivier, the 2026 exhibition is organized around the theme of 'entanglement,' interpreted to encompass work investigating collaborative relationships, interdependence, and mutual influence. The exhibition provides professional development for students to present their work in a museum setting. Works not selected for the museum will be presented in a Salon des Refusés organized by the Student Art League. Scholarship and purchase awards will be announced during the opening reception.

What is Offered

Museum exhibition, scholarship awards, purchase awards, professional development, and participation in the Salon des Refusés for non-selected works.

Requirements

Open to any undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student currently enrolled in any college or outreach school within the University of Wyoming system. Applicants must be registered for classes during the spring 2026 semester to be eligible for awards.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the CaFÉ platform. Students may submit a maximum of three works and must provide the title, date, size (H x W x D), medium, and insurance value for each submission. Two-dimensional works must be ready to hang, and three-dimensional works must be stable.