3rd Art Student Biennial - 2025
Call for Submissions
Calling all LGBTQIA+ students 18 and older in the Philadelphia region: apply to the 3rd Art Student Biennial at the William Way LGBT Community Center!
Deadline: Saturday, February 15th by 11:59 PM
Venue: The 3rd Art Student Biennial will be an in-person exhibition held at William Way LGBT Community Center with a companion virtual exhibition on the Center’s website. The previous 2nd Art Student Biennial in 2023 can be viewed virtually here.
Artwork requirements: There is no theme for the exhibition. 2D or wall relief only, any media, dimensions no larger than 48 inches (vertical) x 36 inches (horizontal), weight restricted to 40 pounds. Video art is also accepted.
Enrollment requirement: Submissions will be accepted only from students 18 and older currently enrolled in Philadelphia area schools in one of the following counties: Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania; or Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington Counties in New Jersey. Students who were enrolled at UArts in 2024 may also apply regardless of current enrollment status or location.
Juror: Jonathan Lyndon Chase is a Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary artist who works in painting, video, sound, and sculpture to depict queer Black love and community. Chase graduated from the University of the Arts in 2013, and received an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2016.
Submission guidelines: On the following form you will be asked to include your name, school, and contact information; a short artist statement/bio; as well as high resolution images of 3 artworks, and the following information for each artwork: title, year created, medium, dimensions, and cost (if for sale). There is no fee to apply or participate.
Sales: Artists included in the exhibition may make their works available for sale. Sale of artwork will be handled by the Center. All proceeds from the sale of artworks will be divided between the Artist (65%) and the Center (35%). Artists should price their works accordingly.
Art Student Award: One selected recipient will be awarded the Art Student Award and a monetary prize of $300.
Key Dates:
- Deadline: Saturday, February 15th by 11:59 PM
- Decision Notification Date: Thursday, Feb 20th
- Drop Off of Accepted Artwork: Thursday, Feb 27th
- Exhibition Dates: March 6 - April 17, 2025
- Closing Reception: Thursday April 17th, 6-9PM
- Pickup of Artwork: Tuesday, April 22nd
Questions? Email us at arts@waygay.org