EXHIBITION TITLE 2026: Call for Entries
Overview:
SCAD Savannah invites students to submit work at the intersections of painting, ceramics, printmaking, and fibers for the upcoming exhibition Material x Process at Alexander Hall, on view from October 16th to November 1st, 2026. This call is open to all undergraduate and graduate students based on the Savannah campus, whose works are interdisciplinary (combining more than one media) and showcase innovative processes alongside an interest in material diversity and exploration.
Students who have enrolled in the Spring 2026 course SFIN 560-001: Interdisciplinary Studio Practices are obligated to apply to this open call. Works created during this course will be given priority consideration for exhibition, though students in this course are also welcome to submit other works to the call.
All accepted works in the exhibition will be in the running for the following prizes: Best in Show, Second Place, and Third Place. See below for prize details.
Submission deadline: Wed., September 23rd, 2026 at 11:59PM EST
Notification of acceptance: Week of September 28th
Exhibition: October 16 to November 1, 2026, Alexander Hall Gallery
Opening Reception: Fri., October 16th, 2026 from 5pm-7pm, Alexander Hall Gallery
For any questions regarding submissions or the exhibition, email SCAD MOA curator Haley Clouser at hclouser@scad.edu.
Award Categories
Best in Show: $500
Second Prize: $250
Third Prize: $100
Submission Requirements:
- Must be a current graduate and undergraduate student enrolled in any major/minor at the Savannah location.
- Works must be created anytime during enrollment at SCAD.
- Work must incorporate at least two of the following disciplines: painting, fibers, ceramics, and printmaking. Works must display an interest in diverse material, technical workings, and innovative processes.
- Works that are 2D and 3D will be considered, though 2D will be given priority. No video, light installation, or AI-generated works will be accepted.
- Submit 1 - 4 images by Wed., September 23rd, 2026 at 11:59PM EST
How To Enter:
1. Upload quality digital images through Submittable.
2. One work per submission. Each piece will need a separate submission.
If your work is accepted for exhibition, you must abide by the following requirements and timeline:
- All accepted works on paper must be professionally framed and ready to hang prior to drop off/delivery.
- All accepted works that are ready for display/framed will need to be dropped off to Lexi Baker at Alexander Hall between October 7th through 9th, unless otherwise instructed.
- All works on canvas must have neat, clean or painted edges.
- If actual work differs from submitted images, it may be rejected from exhibition.