The Hilton M. Briggs Library is hosting its annual Jackrabbit Gallery Art Show in spring 2024 featuring the theme “Blue and Yellow.” Located on the lower level of the library, the Jackrabbit Gallery was made possible by a gift from Doug and Sandy Oleson.
Briggs Library invites SDSU students, faculty, staff and alumni to submit original artwork related to the theme for display in the show. Physical media formats may be submitted, including painting, photography, screen printing, graphic design, drawing, fiber and written word, as some examples. Artists may submit up to three works. Work should be no smaller than 8 inches x 8 inches, no heavier than 15 pounds, and able to hang from a hook on a cable (see image). Plexiglas is preferred for framed work.
Submission Guidelines
- Artists should send a single email with all submission information. The email subject line should be “Jackrabbit Gallery Show 2024.”
- One digital image per artwork may be submitted. JPG or PDF files are accepted. Images should be labeled as follows: FirstNameLastName.ArtworkTitle.jpg (or pdf). Example: HiltonBriggs.RabbitsOnThePrairie.jpg.
- The body of the email should include the artist’s name, hometown, SDSU affiliation, contact information, title of the work(s) submitted, year the work was completed, medium, sale price or Not For Sale and a brief statement for each work submitted (200 words or less).
- Submissions are due by November 13, 2023.
- Email submissions to emmeline.weber@sdstate.edu
Acceptance
- Selected artists will receive an email notification by Nov. 20.
- If accepted, the artist is responsible for the delivery of the artwork to the Briggs Library front desk by December 13. Alternatively, the artist may ship the artwork. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.
- The artwork must be in good condition, dry, and ready to hang immediately.
Show and Awards
- The Jackrabbit Gallery Show will be on display through the spring 2024 semester.
- A reception for the show will be held Feb. 8, 2024, from 4–6 pm. Awards will be announced at 5 pm. The top three awards will be selected by invited judges.
- Awards include:
- 1st place: $100 Hobo Dough
- 2nd place: $75 Hobo Dough
- 3rd place: $50 Hobo Dough
- Dean’s Choice Award: $25 Hobo Dough
- People’s Choice Award: $25 Hobo Dough
- Artists are responsible for any sale of their work(s).
- Artists are responsible for picking up their work(s) between April 1 and May 6. Alternative arrangements may be made upon request.
- Artwork from the show that is left at Briggs Library beyond May 6, without an alternative pick up date scheduled, will either become part of the library collection or will be disposed of at the discretion of library personnel.
Timeline
- Submissions due: Nov. 13, 2023
- Acceptance notification: Nov. 20, 2023
- Artwork delivery due: Dec. 13, 2023
- Reception and awards: Feb. 8, 2024, 4 – 6 pm
- Artwork pick up due: between April 1 to May 6, 2024
Liability
The artwork will be displayed in an unsupervised public setting. Briggs Library will care for the work as best able, but is not liable for damages or loss sustained during the exhibition. If the artist chooses to ship the artwork, Briggs Library is not liable for damages or loss sustained during the shipping. Briggs Library reserves the right to refuse displaying a submission, even after receiving it.
Contact
For questions, please contact Library Operations Manager by email Emmeline Weber or call 605-688-5564.