Minot State Juried Student Art Show

A campus tradition since the 1970s, the annual Juried Student Show features artwork created by Minot State University students. The JSS gives students the opportunity to participate in a professional exhibition in the Walter Piehl Gallery. A qualified external juror, chosen from area and regional artists, educators, or other art professionals, selects the exhibition and designates work for artistic awards of distinction.

The JSS is open to all students currently enrolled at Minot State University. Artwork may be in any medium. All submissions must be original, and have been created while a student at Minot State University.

Call For Entries

Download and read Call For Entry Rules before filling out Entry Form.

» 2026 JSS CFE Rules & Entry Form [pdf]
» 2026 Entry Forms Only [pdf]

Entry Deadline: Entries will be accepted through Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5 p.m.

Juried Student Show
April 10 through April 30, 2026
Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota

Juror: Todd Hebert, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Awards: Best of Show, 3 Merit Awards, Ryan & Karina Stander Photography Award, Student's Choice Award

Full Calendar of Events

Call for Entries
March 1 - April 2, 2026,
Northwest Arts Center, TWThF 10-5, Sat 1-5.

Framing Workshops
Friday, March 13, 2 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 2 p.m.
Northwest Arts Center

Exhibition Opens
Friday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
Walter Piehl Gallery
Northwest Arts Center

Opening Reception
Friday, April 10
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Remarks & Awards, 7:00 p.m.

Pickup Work Not Selected
April 10-15, NAC
TWThF 10-5, Sat 1-5.

Close of Exhibition
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Selected Artwork Pickup
May 1, NAC
TWThF 10-5, Sat 1-5.