Department of Art Student Awards

Department of Art Student Awards

The awards portal will open on November 1, 2026. 

The portal will be open from November 1 – 13 at 11:59pm. 

All applicants will know the outcome by December 9, 2026.

The Department of Art gives a number of awards to Studio Art students whose work demonstrates exceptional achievement. Annually, the department offers over 20 awards ranging from $300 to $1000.

To apply, go to https://fsu.academicworks.com/. After login, students will need to fill out the General Application first, and then will be directed to complete the Art Award application. Both parts of the application must be completed to be considered for an award. Full instructions on the Awards Application Guidelines link below. 

Questions? Contact Professor Liz Di Donna at edidonna@fsu.edu

Preparing your Art Award Application

• 2025 Department of Art Student Awards Application Guidelines
• Graduate Application Example
• Undergraduate Application Example
• Tips on How to Write an Artist Statement

3rd Biennial FSU Art Student Exhibition at Gadsden Art Museum 

If you are an FSU Studio Art student, you may apply to the 2nd Biennial FSU Art Student Exhibition at Gadsden Art Museum.

• The awards portal will be open November 1, 2027.
• The portal will be open from November 1 – 13 at 11:59pm.
• Gadsden Art Museum’s Exhibition of FSU Art Student Artworks for 2028
• Exhibition will be on display: TBA
• Deliver artwork: TBA
• Opening Reception: TBA

To apply, you will find the application: HERE

2027 Excellence in Visual Arts Exhibition Award

The Excellence in the Visual Arts Awards is an annual art competition open to currently enrolled students in any discipline/degree program at FSU. Sponsored by The Division of Undergraduate Studies and The Graduate School, this annual competition recognizes the artistic talents of undergraduate and graduate students at Florida State University. The works are selected by a panel of judges for their artistic merit; all awardees are included in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House gallery for one year, and finalists are eligible for cash prizes. The competition cycle opens each fall, with applications due in February.

The artworks in this display represent the research and creativity of students and reflect their perspectives and points of views. Selected works are displayed in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows (HSF) House for one year, and finalists eligible for cash prizes.

Open to all currently enrolled students in any major or degree program in good academic standing.

• The Award Submission Portal will open November 13th, 2026. 
• Deadline to apply: February 13th, 2027 at 11:59pm.

Find more information and how to apply HERE.