UNA Student Art & Design Exhibition 2026: New Media and Graphic Work — Oct 27 Deadline
The University of North Alabama's 2026 juried student art and design exhibition, 'Is it Art Yet?', accepts work in traditional media and newer creative formats. For students making digital images, illustration, graphic design, photography or time-based work, the university's official event listing expressly identifies those media as eligible, alongside ceramics, sculpture, painting and other practices.
Who may participate?
Entry is open to students currently enrolled in courses offered by the University of North Alabama Department of Visual Arts and Design. Eligible entrants include art and design majors as well as non-majors who are taking those courses. Work should have been created during the student's time at UNA. Enrollment in the relevant department's coursework is the key qualification: this is a university-specific opportunity, not a general international open call.
Important submission and exhibition dates
Thursday, October 22, 2026: submissions open, with the event listing providing hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026: stated submission deadline, again with 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. hours. November 2–December 2, 2026: exhibition dates. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:00–6:00 p.m.: reception and awards announcements.
Because the call uses specific daily reception hours, artists should not assume the submission portal is available around the clock or that all materials can be delivered digitally. Confirm the submission location, acceptance procedure and any individual artwork requirements using the university's announcement before bringing or submitting work.
Artistic media: digital and traditional work
The organizer lists all media as acceptable, specifically mentioning illustration, graphic design, photography, sequential art, time-based media, interior architecture design, apparel design, conceptual art and traditional disciplines. That breadth makes the opportunity relevant to cross-disciplinary makers who combine digital production with physical art. It does not mean every technical format or file size will automatically be accepted; students should consult the department for display and submission specifications.
Who is organizing the exhibition?
The official event is published through the University of North Alabama's events system and is specifically associated with students taking courses in its Department of Visual Arts and Design. It includes a defined exhibition period and a scheduled awards reception. These institutional details let applicants identify the source of the call and check information without relying on an unverified intermediary.
How to prepare an entry
Review the university's published exhibition event, choose work completed during your time in eligible UNA courses, and verify whether the submission process involves delivering physical work, documentation, files or accompanying information. If clarification is needed, use the university or its Department of Visual Arts and Design as the starting point. As of October 19, 2026, the opening submission date is still forthcoming; applicants should plan around October 22–27 rather than attempting to enter before submissions begin.
Source verification date: October 19, 2026. Schedule, eligibility and requirements are summarized from the university's official event notice. Applicants should verify any subsequent changes with the university before submitting.