18th Annual International Drawing Discourse Exhibition

UNC Asheville invites artists to a juried international exhibition exploring contemporary drawing through conventional and innovative methods. Accepted works will be exhibited in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall from January 15 through February 12, 2027. Juror Michael Grimaldi will give an opening lecture on January 15 from 5–6 p.m., followed by a reception. Each exhibited artist will receive a complimentary full-color exhibition catalogue. Additional virtual studio visits with accepted artists are to be announced.

Contemporary drawing through conventional and innovative methods

Open to all artists age 18 or older. All work must be original and must not have previously been exhibited at the University of North Carolina Asheville. The juror may select single or multiple works from each artist's submission. Eligible media include any traditional or experimental drawing media, including two- and three-dimensional works, video, and/or installation; work must fit through a doorway measuring 67 inches wide by 117 inches high. Submit online through the linked CaFÉ application by 11:59 p.m. November 29, 2026, Mountain Time. The non-refundable entry fee is $30 for one entry, plus $5 for each additional entry, including detail images, with a limit of six entries total; three entries cost $40 and six entries cost $55. Credit cards are accepted through CaFÉ. The juror will award $2,000 in cash prizes; a purchase prize will also be available for the permanent collection of the UNC Asheville Department of Art and Art History. International awardees are subject to 30% federal withholding.