Seeking artists to encapsulate and share a story of a transformative or impactful event from their childhood via an original work of art and accompanying text. Event should be from pre-teen years. The NIU Art Museum is currently accepting submissions in all media. This call is open to all artists in the United States 18 years of age or older. Two people must be able to handle and install the submitted artwork which must also fit through a single door (36” wide x 84” tall).
Works will be selected from a national call for entry by NIU Art Museum staff members and the museum’s Exhibition Advisory Committee led by sculptor Michael Bennett. Award jurors will select prize winners from the work on display. $2,000 total in prize money including $1,000 best of show.