GLC Art and Photography Display
Graduate Student Art and Photography Contest - Fall 2026
The Graduate School invites submissions of artwork and photography by graduate students for the beautification of the building during the spring semester and beyond. Submissions are limited to three pieces (art and/or photography) per graduate student.
Not ready this semester? Check back here during Spring 2027 for the Fall semester Graduate Art and Photo Contest!
Theme
"Connections"
The theme for this year’s photo contest is “Connections”. Connections shape our experiences and link us to people, places, ideas, cultures, communities, and the world around us. Share the relationships, interactions, and moments that bring meaning to your life. Entries may depict human connections, connections to place and community, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural heritage, personal growth, or whatever makes you feel connected. Whether your work captures a fleeting moment, tells a personal story, or offers an abstract interpretation, we encourage you to share your unique perspective on what it means to connect.
All submissions must be created or photographed by current graduate students. Submissions should include a short title and description/explanation of the entry.
Art
- Must be original work by a graduate student, presentable as a wall hanging, or displayed in the GLC display cases outside the Auditorium. We cannot display any perishable items.
Use the online entry form to enter by October 9, 11:59pm , then your artwork can be dropped off to the Graduate School in GLC 120, 9am-4pm, Monday - Friday. with your name and the title of the artwork for each submission. Please submit all physical artwork by Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Original artwork will be returned to the artist at the end of the display period if contact information has been provided. At the end of the display period, unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Graduate School.
Photography
- Current graduate students may submit up to three photos online. Selected photos will be printed and framed by the Graduate School and displayed in the GLC lobby and corridors from October 2026 until mid-March 2027.
- Photos not selected for printing/framing may be displayed digitally in the GLC Lobby and/or on the Graduate School's web pages and Facebook page. Fill out entry form and upload photos here.
All Entries
- All entries must be created by current graduate students.
- Maximum three (3) entries (artwork and/or photos) per graduate student.
- Deadline is October 9, 2026 by 11:59pm.