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title: "Exploring Muse & Meaning: A Juried Opportunity for Undergraduate Studio Arts Majors"
description: Juried exhibition for undergraduate studio arts majors at Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, Georgia, with cash prizes.
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location: Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, Buckhead, GA, United States
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compensationRange: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $175
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# Exploring Muse & Meaning: A Juried Opportunity for Undergraduate Studio Arts Majors

**Hosted by:** Steffen Thomas Museum of Art

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, Buckhead, GA, United States | **Deadline:** November 1, 2026

## About This Program

This juried exhibition provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their work at a fine art museum while learning from mentors about curating, loan forms & condition reports, art installation, exhibit promotion, & public speaking.

Top 3 Best in Show: 1st Place $500 | 2nd Place $300 | 3rd Place $175

This opportunity is in the original Buckhead, Georgia, 10 minutes from historic downtown Madison.

### Submission Deadline

November 01, 2026

### Exhibition Opens

January 09, 2027

### Exhibition Closes

March 26, 2027

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Open to all
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Open to undergraduate studio arts majors only.

### Additional Requirements

- Number of pieces: 3 - 5
- Only one entry per artist
- Maximum file size: 50MB per image
- Accepted file types: JPG
- Artist Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, & Email Address
- Bio (250 words maximum) & Artist Statement (150 words maximum)
- High resolution images of 3-5 works created within the past year (2D or 3D accepted) (300 dpi, JPEG format)
- Artist Name, Title, date, dimensions (w x h), and medium for each piece
- Maximum size: Artwork Dimensions 72 x 60 inches
- Maximum Weight: 50 pounds

## Compensation & Benefits

1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $175

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 9, 2027
- **Program End:** March 26, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/steffenthomas/exploring-muse-meaning-a-juried-opportunity-for-undergraduate-studio-arts-majors/