Open call for high school student artwork

This coming spring, Dordt University will once again host a high school (grades 9-12) juried art showcase.

Dordt’s gallery program is excited to celebrate excellence in art through this showcase. Mediums of all types, 2D, 3D, and digital works are all welcome for submission. Art teachers are encouraged to nominate and submit their students’ artwork. There is no limit on the number of students or pieces that may be nominated. Please submit artwork to gallery@dordt.edu.

This year’s jurors include:

• Ryan Eckert, assistant professor of art and design at Dordt
• Chad Postma, landscape photographer and Dordt alumnus
• Yovica Alethia, senior art major and assistant curator at Dordt

The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 2.

The exhibit will be in the Campus Center Art Gallery on Dordt’s campus from March 4 to April 4. Teachers will be notified of the selected artist(s) and artwork(s) by February 10.

The artwork should be delivered to Dordt on one of the following dates:

• Friday, February 23
• Saturday, February 24
• Monday, February 26
• Tuesday, February 27

A closing reception will be held on Thursday, April 4 at 7-8 p.m.

For more information, please reach out to gallery@dordt.edu.

About Dordt University

As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.