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18th Annual International Drawing Discourse Exhibition
UNC Asheville, Department of Art and Art History · Asheville, United States
International juried exhibition of contemporary drawing in any traditional or experimental form, including 3D, video and installation; $2,000 in cash prizes; exhibition at UNC Asheville, January–February 2027.
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Who can enter
- Location
- Open worldwide
- Age
- 18 and over
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Drawing, Video & film, Installation
- Size limits
- Maximum 120 lbs; must fit through 67in x 117in doorway
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Not previously exhibited at UNC Asheville; up to 6 entries.
About
Drawing Discourse is an annual international juried exhibition of contemporary drawing organised by the University of North Carolina Asheville. The 18th edition is juried by Michael Grimaldi, Director of Drawing and Anatomy at the New York Academy of Art.
Drawing is defined broadly: traditional and experimental forms including two- and three-dimensional works, video and installation. Open to artists aged 18 or over; work must be original and not previously exhibited at UNC Asheville. Works must weigh under 120 lbs and fit through a 67 x 117 inch doorway.
Entries are submitted through CaFÉ for $30 for the first entry and $5 for each additional entry (up to six). The deadline is 29 November 2026, 11:59pm Mountain Time; notification is 14 December 2026. The exhibition runs 15 January to 12 February 2027 at the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Owen Hall. $2,000 in cash prizes are awarded by the juror and a purchase prize is available.