Gardiner Gallery of Art at Oklahoma State University will host this year’s exhibition, which will be juried by Delita Martin. The show will take place August 18 – September 19, 2025, with a reception on September 18.
Submissions are due May 30 at 11:59 PM CT.
Read the complete entry instructions, expectations for accepted artworks, and exhibition timeline below. A print-friendly PDF prospectus is available here.
Questions? Write to info@midamericaprintcouncil.org with “2025 Member Show Question” in the subject line.
About the Juror
Delita Martin is a contemporary artist living and working in Huffman, Texas. Martin’s work explores the beauty and complexity of spiritual identities of African American Women. Through her mixed-media printmaking practice, which includes the layering of various printmaking processes, drawing, painting, collaging and hand-stitching she celebrates their strength and resilience in a world that often overlooks or devalues them. Through her use of pattern, texture and color, she creates immersive veilscapes (spirit worlds) that are deeply personal yet accessible to viewers. Her distinctive style combines elements of realism, abstractions, and symbolism, creating bold and beautiful portraits of Black women as they transition between the spirit world and the waking world. Martin’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications both national and international, including the 2022 Venice Biennale. She continues to explore the complex layers of identity and experiences, celebrating the powerful legacy of African American Women.
Entry Instructions
- To submit work, visit: https://midamericaprintcouncil.org/
- No more than three entries per artist are permitted.
- Payment for this entry is on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can. We suggest student members pay $10 and regular members pay $20. NOTE that the minimum payment must be greater than $1.
- Original works in all printmaking media are eligible, and must have been created within the last four years. Digital work and video are permitted.
- Images must be in .jpg format and sized under 2MB.
- The maximum height and width of both two- and three-dimensional work is 36 inches.
- Pedestals are available in a range of sizes up to 18 inches square; 3D work requiring a vitrine must be smaller than 12 inches square.
- Print-based installation (including non-permanent vinyl), sculptural prints, and work intended to hang from the ceiling (weight limit: 30 LBS) will be considered. If the work is accepted, the artist must provide all necessary hardware for display, and may be asked to be present on site for installation and de-installation.
- Works accepted into previous MAPC Members’ Exhibitions are not eligible.
- Entrants must be current MAPC members. If you are not already a member, please purchase or renew your membership.
- Entrants will be notified of acceptance status at the email provided in the submission process.
- Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM Central Time on May 25, 2025.
Instructions for Accepted Entrants
- All work must be ready to hang with hardware and installation instructions included. 2d work must be framed with plexiglass and wired for hanging. No glass accepted. Because the gallery walls are plywood-backed drywall, T-pins may not be used to attach artwork to walls.
- Works may be hand-delivered or shipped. Artists are responsible for all shipping charges. Artists who ship their work must utilize sturdy, reusable containers and provide prepaid return labels inside the package upon delivery. Artists are responsible for insuring their work while in transit. No weekend deliveries, please. Artists may use FedEx, UPS, USPS, or an art shipper as a carrier to ship their work.
- After acceptance artists will sign an exhibition contract with Oklahoma State University Gardiner Gallery of Art. This communication will occur via email with your acceptance letter.
- Work must arrive at Gardiner Gallery of Art by August 8, 2025.
- Artists may not substitute another work for an accepted work, alter a work, nor withdraw a work after it has been accepted. Gardiner Gallery of Art reserves the right to refuse any entry which does not match the image submitted or meet the criteria. Gardiner Gallery of Art reserves the right to refuse work that is not appropriate for the space.
- Artists may not substitute another work for an accepted work, alter a work, nor withdraw a work after it has been accepted. Gardiner Gallery of Art reserves the right to refuse any entry which does not match the image submitted or meet the criteria. Gardiner Gallery of Art reserves the right to refuse work that is not appropriate for the space.
- Every precaution will be taken to handle artwork with the utmost care. Gardiner Gallery of Art will not be responsible for damage or loss from any cause during transportation. Accepted works will be insured for the duration of the exhibition; however, artists are responsible for ensuring their work while in transit.
- Include the artist’s name, contact information (e-mail, phone number), title of work, dimensions, media, year completed, and price (for insurance purposes) affixed to the back of framed work or the bottom of 3D work.
- Inquiries regarding sales will be referred to the artist.
- Several prizes will be awarded at the reception. Details for the prize amounts and sponsors are forthcoming. Stay tuned to MAPC social media and email communication for details.
Deliver work to:
Gardiner Gallery of Art
ATTN: Robin Baker, Teaching Assistant Professor
Department of Art, Oklahoma State University
108 Bartlett CTR for the Visual Arts
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: (405) 744-6016
Timeline
Submission deadline: May 25, 2025, 11:59PM CST
Tentative notification of acceptance: July, 2025
Insurance / Inventory forms due: July 15, 2025
Delivery to the gallery: Must be received by August 8, 2025
Exhibition: August 18 – September 19, 2025
Reception: September 18, 2025
Return of Work: Shipped back to artists early October, 2025
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Statement for Mid America Print Council (MAPC)
At MAPC, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible printmaking community where all members are valued and welcomed. We embrace diversity in all its forms and actively work to remove barriers and promote fairness. Inclusivity is our foundation, and we strive to create a culture of belonging where every member’s voice is heard. We are dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all members, including those with disabilities.
MAPC supports and advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and is committed to anti-racism. We stand against discrimination, prejudice, and racism in all its forms and actively work towards racial equity and justice within the printmaking community. We value ongoing learning and encourage our members to hold us accountable in our pursuit of a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible future for MAPC. Together, we can build a printmaking community where all members can fully participate and contribute, knowing that their voices and experiences are valued and respected.
Additionally, we are fully committed to anti-racism, recognizing the existence of systemic racism and its devastating impact on individuals and communities. We acknowledge our responsibility to dismantle racist structures and create an environment where all members can thrive. This includes promoting education, awareness, and advocacy for racial equity and justice within the printmaking community as well as creating opportunities and support for traditionally underrepresented groups within the organization.
Questions
Please email questions to info@midamericaprintcouncil.org with “2025 Members’ Show Question” in the subject line.
Special Thanks to Our Award Sponsors
We’re proud to recognize and thank our 2025 Juried Members’ Exhibition award sponsors—BLICK Art Materials, McClain’s Printmaking Supplies, and Takach Press—for their generous support. Their commitment to the printmaking community helps make this exhibition possible and ensures we can continue celebrating and rewarding outstanding artistic work.
Please consider visiting their sites and supporting the organizations that support us.
