Submission Deadline: APRIL 5, 2026
Exhibition Dates: MAY 14 – JULY 17
Reception: MAY 14 2026
If selected : Art work due to Kennedy Gallery between APRIL 27 - MAY 1, 2026 during open hours, Mon- Fri 9am -4pm (CLOSED Noon – 1) :
HARD DEADLINES
Deliver in person to:
Kennedy Alumni Hall
905 University Ave
Las Vegas, NM
If you are unable to deliver in person, pieces may be shipped and returned at the artist’s expense UPS ONLY !!!
FedX does not pick up in Las Vegas NM !!
Ship UPS with Return UPS label inside package. US Mail will be excepted BUT not recommended.
Please write on outside of box in black marker back or side, example: Artist : Jon Doe
Ship to:
Kennedy Gallery/ NMHU Foundation
Attn: Curator
1005 Diamond ST
Las Vegas NM 87701
Pick up of work: TBD 2026 during open hours, Mon- Fri 9am -4pm
RULES & TERMS
- 6" x 6" Canvases & Wood Panels - must be 1/2 -2" in depth. Wood panels must be cradled. Do not frame.
- Canvas & wood panels must be 6" x 6" in size. Wood panels must be cradled. Canvases & Panels must be 1/2" - 2" in depth. NO FLAT BOARDS OR PANELS.
- 2D Artwork such as prints, drawings, collages maximum size: 6” x 6” including frame. See example: https://www.michaels.com/product/fundamentals-5-x-5-display-frame-by-studio-decor-10739410
- 2D Artwork such as prints, drawings, & collages can also be securely mounted on a 6" x 6" wood panel or canvas, must be 1/2 -2" in depth.
- 3D work must fit within 6" x 6" x 6" measurements and must measure 6" in one direction.
- All work must be priced at $66.00 , $166.00 or $266.00 etc.
- All works submitted may not be selected for exhibit.
- Accepted work must be prepared to be professional displayed. All work must be suitably wired and ready for hanging. Works on paper must be framed under plexiglass or glass: 6” x 6” including frame.
- Maximum 6 Submissions
- All work must be the original work of the artist. AI works will NOT be excepted.
- Works must be wired ready to hang on the wall; D-rings & wired (we discourage the use of saw tooth hangers). Without a wire or hanging device, staff can choose not to include works.
- 25% of proceeds will go to the NMHU Foundation Arts Program & Student Success.
- Artists are required to display works for sale. This is a fundraisng event.
- Artists are responsible for delivery/transportation to and from Kennedy Gallery. Some short-term storage is available for pick up arranged ahead of time.
- Artists are required to deliver work with Artist’s name, title, email and phone number secured to back/bottom of each piece.
- Kennedy Gallery takes 25% commission.
- Artwork exhibited in the Kennedy Gallery is insured for the duration of the exhibit. (Artist is responsible for insuring art during delivery/transportation/shipping.)
- The Gallery will retain the submitted images of artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. Beyond such use, the artist retains full copyright of exhibited work.
Work that is not picked up or does not have return postage will become property of the Foundation to be used at our discretion.
