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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 Kevin Curry at kcurry@fsu.edu

Preparing your Art Award Application

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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

FSU Student Exhibition at Venvi Art Gallery

The FSU Department of Art invites undergraduate and graduate Studio Art students to apply for a commercial gallery exhibition at Venvi Art Gallery in Tallahassee. Venvi is a contemporary commercial gallery presenting regional and national artists. The gallery previously partnered with FSU Art on the 2025 student exhibition Locust Technician, providing students with professional experience in exhibition presentation, pricing, sales, installation, and gallery relationships.  Curators Professor Carrie Ann Baade, Farrah Phillips and Eliana Cohn
 
In partnership with COCA. 
 
See the 2025 exhibition:
Locust Technician at Venvi Art Gallery
 
Eligibility and Requirements: Open to FSU Studio Art undergraduate and graduate students. At least 12 artists will be selected. All selected work must be professionally presented, ready to install, and available for the full duration of the exhibition. Sales and Artwork Requirements. All exhibited work must be available for purchase. Sales are divided 50% to the artist and 50% to Venvi Art Gallery. Work submitted with the application must remain available for the exhibition if selected. Selected artists may also submit additional or new work for curatorial consideration.
 
 
Important Dates
 
Application Period: November 15–28, 2026
Notification: January 6, 2027
 
Artwork Delivery / Installation:
March 25–26, 2027
1:00–4:30 p.m.
 
Exhibition:
April 3–May 10, 2027
 
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 3
4:00–7:00 p.m.
 
Artwork Pick Up:
May 11–15, 2027
1:00–4:30 p.m.
 
Apply
FSU Student Exhibition Application

 

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.

Awards Contact Info

Advisor
Kevin Curry, Professor
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List of Awards by Academic Program