“Is it Art Yet?” – 2026 UNA Student Art and Design Juried Exhibition
“Is it Art Yet?” – 2026 UNA Student Art and Design Juried Exhibition was on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Visual Arts Building – Elaine Bailey Augustine Art Gallery, 120 Dormitory Drive, Florence, AL.
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- When
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where
- Visual Arts Building – Elaine Bailey Augustine Art Gallery, 120 Dormitory Drive, Florence, AL
- Cost
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Submissions open: Thursday, Oct 22, 8:30am–4:30pm.
Submission deadline: Tuesday, Oct 27, 8:30am–4:30pm.
Exhibition dates: November 2 — December 2, 2026.
Reception and award announcements: November 11, 4:00pm.
Gallery schedule: 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday.
Eligibility: Open to all students currently enrolled in Department of Visual Arts and Design courses. Art and Design majors and non-art majors may submit works created during their time at UNA.
Media accepted: All media including ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, conceptual art, sequential art, illustration, graphic design, interior architecture design, apparel design, and time-based media. AI-generated images are not acceptable.
Presentation requirements: All 2D works must be matted or framed with hanging devices and ready to hang. 3D work in multiple pieces must include a presentation diagram/instruction.
Drop-off: Elaine Bailey Augustine Art Gallery (second floor next to the art administrative office VA217). A registration log and artwork labels will be on the table outside the office. Enter your name and artwork information on the log, attach labels to each work, and place your work in the gallery.
Awards: Following selection by the guest juror, cash prizes of up to $2,500 will be awarded for first, second, and merit awards in both Beginning and Advanced categories.
Award categories:
- Advanced Level: Students enrolled in 400-level studio art courses submit in the advanced category.
- Beginning Level: Students enrolled in introductory-level studio classes (200- and 300-level), drawing and design foundations, and art foundations submit in the beginning category.
Graduate students, young alumni, and community artists enrolled in studio art classes may exhibit but will not participate in the award-juried process.
Questions: Contact Visual Arts and Design at 256-765-4385.
Also on Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM AerobicsBroadway Recreation Center · 300 North Broadway St, Florence, ALMorning aerobics and yoga classes for all fitness levels. Classes meet multiple weekdays for a $25 monthly fee.
- 10:00 AM Rooted In Care320 N Wood Ave, Florence, ALCommunity event at 320 N Wood Ave. Check the venue for details.
- 10:15 AM BINGOThe Club · 450 Country Club Drive, Florence, ALWeekly Wednesday bingo with prizes provided during the site's public activity hours.
- 10:30 AM Presentation from John BriggsCounts Brothers Music · 713 Waverly Ave. in Muscle Shoals, Florence, ALJohn Briggs gives a presentation at Counts Brothers Music, moderated by Chad Green. Contact the store for more information.
- Headliner 11:00 AM Florence-Lauderdale Veterans Day CeremonyVeterans Memorial Park · 301 Veterans Park Drive, off Cox Creek Pkwy. South, Florence, ALPublic ceremony honoring veterans; seating is limited so bring lawn chairs.
- Headliner Veterans Day Free Admission for VeteransMuscle Shoals Sound StudioAll veterans receive free admission to tours at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio on Veterans Day.
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