If you prefer to fill out the entry form by hand, please find the Word Document Version here, otherwise, continue reading the information below and at www.nwosu.edu/nas-art-show and fill out the online entry form at the bottom of this page. More information at Art Show Specification and Category Description here.
Important Dates to Remember
- Registration Deadline – Wednesday, Feb. 27 (form sent via mail, campus mail, in person, by e-mail (arcase@nwosu.edu) or via the online form below.
- Art Drop Off Day at Alva Campus Library - no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
- Only those with permission will be allowed to bring artwork no later than noon on Friday, March 8.
- Show Opens to Public! – Saturday, March 9
- Last Day of Campus Show - Saturday, March 30
- Non-Placing Artwork must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, from Media Services Department, Library - Upstairs
- Runnymede Show/Reception is First Friday Art Walk (6-8 p.m.) - Friday, April 5 * All Winning Pieces Taken Unless Entrant Specifies Differently *
- Runnymede Show ends at 8 p.m., and artists may pick up their work at the close of this show.
- Any remaining artwork should be picked up in the Media Center by Monday, April 8, by 5:30 p.m.
Students, Employees, Alumni and Retirees need to bring their entries to the Media Services located inside the J.W. Martin Library. If you live out of town, you may mail (at your own risk) the pieces to Angelia Case, NWOSU Library, 709 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, OK 73717. You must provide the postage to return the piece to you, or come by the office to pick it up.
Entrants who cannot drop off or pick up their artwork as scheduled must make special arrangements before Wednesday, March 6. If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements, please contact Angelia Case by email at arcase@nwosu.edu or call 580-327-8577. Only those with permission will be allowed to bring artwork no later than noon on Friday, March 8.
Before entering artwork, entrants need to read and understand contest rules.
Winner’s Show: If your entry wins any Award, it is eligible and will be taken to the Winner’s Show held in Downtown Alva at the Runnymede Hotel. Entrants must specify if entries should not be taken to this show. The show will be held during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, April 5.
A reception will be held celebrating the winners and show on this day from 6 - 8 p.m. Please plan to attend. The public is encouraged to attend.
Info you need to know
For installation and identification purposes, all pieces must include the title of the work, category entered and your name in the upper right hand corner on the back side, if possible.
All photography must be matted or mounted and photos must be at least 5”x7”. No frames allowed on photography.
All other work needs to be matted and/or framed, if framing is possible. Only 3-dimensional work is exempt, and it must be labeled. Special attention should always be paid to the presentation of your art work.
The NWOSU Art Society, SGA and the J.W. Martin Library are not responsible for loss or damage of any artwork. Any work deemed inappropriate by NAS and school standards will not be displayed.