Eisentrager-Howard Gallery Exhibition Submission Form

40th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

Eisentrager-Howard Gallery
School of Art, Art History & Design
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Exhibition dates: February 5-March 5, 2027

Opening reception February 5th, 5 pm-7 pm 

Closing reception March 5th, 5 pm-7 pm - awards happen at 5:30 pm
 
Juror: Nathan Murray 

Nathan Murray is a sculptor and educator based in Lincoln, Nebraska. He holds a BFA in Ceramic Sculpture from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and an MFA in Ceramic Sculpture from the University of Florida. 

Through figurative sculpture, Murray explores themes of identity, history, and cultural representation, often highlighting individuals whose contributions have shaped communities but remain underrepresented in traditional narratives. His practice spans both ceramics and bronze, including public commissions such as his portraits of Malcolm X for the Nebraska Hall of Fame at the Nebraska State Capitol and Frederick Douglass for the Hamitic Cultural Garden in Mansfield, Ohio. 

Murray's work has been exhibited nationally and featured in publications including Ceramics Monthly and Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists. Alongside his active studio practice, he is committed to arts education, mentorship, and community engagement. As Co-op Studios Manager at The Union for Contemporary Art in Omaha, he supports artists at all stages of their creative careers through education, professional development, and access to studio resources.

 

Awards available to majors and minors:

  • The Jean R. Faulkner Memorial Awards (4)
  • Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Dean’s Purchase Award
  • School of Art, Art History & Design, Director's Purchase Award

Awards available to all accepted artists:

  • Henry Grabowski Best of Show Award
  • Juror Awards: The number will depend on the amount of entry fees collected and the juror’s discretion.

CALL FOR ART

Online form closes on November 13th at 5 pm
 
Drop off Artwork to be juried: Friday, November 13, 2026, from 9 am - 5 pm

  • You will pay for your submissions via N-Card when you drop them off on Nov 13th. The cost of submission is $5 per artwork (per title), and up to 3 artworks can be submitted (so a maximum of $15). No cash will be accepted

 

TIMELINE

  • Artwork Jurying: November 14 - 18, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: TBA
  • Pickup Artwork after Jurying period: November 19 from 9 am – 5 pm
  • Drop-off Artwork for installation: January 12 - 13, 2027
  • Show Dates: February 5 – March 5, 2027
  • Opening Reception: February 5, 2027 | 5 - 7 pm (First Friday)
  • Closing Reception: March 5, 2027 | 5 - 7 pm, Awards: 5:30
  • Pick-up Artwork: February 27, 2027 | 7 - 8 pm 

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible if you meet all the following criteria:

  • You are an undergraduate who has been enrolled in a studio art or graphic design class in the School of Art, Art History & Design or enrolled in a major in the Center of Emerging Media Arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln within the past 12 months.
  • You have not received a bachelor’s degree in art from any institution.
  • If you are graduating this semester and will no longer be a student while the artwork is on display (next semester), you may submit artwork because you are STILL a student at the time of submission.

ARTWORK ELIGIBILITY

  • Eligible students may submit up to 3 works of art.
  • Three works of art means separate titles, aka, 3 separate works of art. Diptychs and triptychs are acceptable as separate works of art.
    • A diptych is 2 objects that have to be shown together to complete a thought, concept or image; they fall under
      1 title = 1 distinct work of art.
    • Triptych is 3 objects that have to be shown together to complete a thought, concept or image; they fall under
      1 = 1 distinct work of art.
    • A series has 1 title and is comprised of an unlimited amount of works with their own individual titles. This is NOT 1 distinct work of art, but several. Pick some of them and allude to them being in the same series in the title.
  • This is one acceptable example of how one might to submit a selection from a series that successfully fills the limit of 3 works of art. Let’s say you have a photo series titled The Goat’s Revenge. In that series you have 12 titled works. You want to show 3 distinct works of art from that series. Here they are:
  • A diptych (a pair, aka 2 photos) titled Goat 1 from the series The Goat’s Revenge = 1 distinct work of art
  • A triptych titled Mo, Curly, and Larry from the series The Goat’s Revenge
    (a trio, aka 3 photos) = 1 distinct work of art
  • A single image titled Milk and Honey from the series The Goat’s Revenge = 1 distinct work of art
  • If multiple works of yours are chosen for the exhibition, there is no guarantee that they will be shown together as one grouping, even if it is all from the same series. (This is because after the works are juried into the show, the gallery director will spot the work in a way that looks the most cohesive overall.) If you submit a triptych, all 3 of those objects WILL be shown together because it is 1 distinct work of art, under the same title.
  • Acceptable media include: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, digital media (including video)
  • No master copies or collaborative / group works accepted.
  • Your work was created at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln within the past 12 months.
  • We are looking for works of art and design that showcase our students’ creativity and originality as well as their technical ability.
  • All submission information must be uploaded directly to the form below. Any information SENT OUTSIDE OF THIS FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
  • Any questions should be directed via email to jkent8@nebraska.edu 
    In the subject line, please use “40th Undergraduate Exhibition Submission Issue” or ”40th Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Question”.

Students whose works are accepted for the show will be emailed more details about the installation process and requirements.