Season Exhibits & Events
17³Ô¹Ï Student Art Exhibit
Witness the creativity of 17³Ô¹Ï’s talented students through a curated collection of their works. Many students create art in our labs while fulfilling humanities and elective requirements. From sketches to paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and more, these pieces showcase artistic growth and vision. Our faculty carefully select and display these remarkable creations, highlighting the diversity and skill of our student artists. The opening reception is a must-attend event—a chance to support and celebrate artists within our college community. We are proud to empower students recognized for artistic excellence as they continue to evolve and thrive in higher education.
39th Annual Northern National Art Competition
Northern Arts Council and 17³Ô¹Ï proudly present the 39th Northern National Art Competition. This premier annual exhibit features about 100 works selected from entries nationwide by a visiting arts professional, with cash prizes including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence.
Each year brings a new judge and perspective. This year we welcome Darrell Taylor, curator and assistant director at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in Iowa, where he oversees exhibitions, programming, and collection stewardship. Previously, he spent two decades as gallery director at the University of Northern Iowa, leading conservation initiatives and securing national grants to preserve and enhance art collections. An accomplished artist with BFA, MA, and MFA degrees in intermedia art from the University of Iowa, Taylor’s work—spanning performance, photography, drawing, and collage—has been showcased nationally and internationally. His collaborative projects include partnerships with universities in Germany and Russia, reflecting a career dedicated to creative practice and advancing the arts through education and leadership.
CALL FOR ART!
Registration open until Friday, March 13; acceptance notices March 31; artwork due May 8.
Opening Reception for the 39th Annual Northern National Art Competition
Celebrate one of the year’s highlights with an evening of art,dining, music, and refreshments. Meet exhibiting artists, enjoya first look at the show, and hear the judge’s talk.
Northern Arts Council and 17³Ô¹Ï proudly present the 39th Northern National Art Competition. This premier annual exhibit features about 100 works selected from entries nationwide by a visiting arts professional, with cash prizes including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence.
Each year brings a new judge and perspective. This year we welcome Darrell Taylor, curator and assistant director at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in Iowa, where he oversees exhibitions, programming, and collection stewardship. Previously, he spent two decades as gallery director at the University of Northern Iowa, leading conservation initiatives and securing national grants to preserve and enhance art collections. An accomplished artist with BFA, MA, and MFA degrees in intermedia art from the University of Iowa, Taylor’s work—spanning performance, photography, drawing, and collage—has been showcased nationally and internationally. His collaborative projects include partnerships with universities in Germany and Russia, reflecting a career dedicated to creative practice and advancing the arts through education and leadership.