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Briggs Library invites SDSU students, faculty, staff and alumni to submit original artwork related to the theme for display in the show. Physical media formats may be submitted, including painting, photography, screen printing, graphic design, drawing, fiber and written word, as some examples. Work should be no smaller than 8 inches by 8 inches, no heavier than 15 pounds, and able to hang from a hook on a cable. Plexiglas is preferred for framed work.

Artists may submit up to three works.

Submission Guidelines

• Artists should send a single email with all submission information. The email subject line should be “Jackrabbit Gallery Show 2026.”
• One digital image per artwork may be submitted. PNG or PDF files are accepted. Images should be labeled as follows: FirstNameLastName.ArtworkTitle.png (or pdf). Example: HiltonBriggs.RabbitsOnThePrairie.png.
• The body of the email should include the artist’s name, hometown, SDSU affiliation, contact information, title of the work(s) submitted, year completed, medium, sale price or Not For Sale, and a brief statement for each work submitted (200 words or less).
• Submissions are due by Nov. 23, 2025.
• Email submissions to Emmeline Weber.

Acceptance

• Selected artists will receive an email notification by Dec. 5.
• If accepted, the artist is responsible for the delivery of the artwork to the Hilton M. Briggs Library front desk by Dec. 17. Alternatively, the artist may ship the artwork. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.
• The artwork must be in good condition, dry and ready to hang immediately and securely. If the artwork does not arrive in such a condition, it may not be accepted into the show.

Show and ��ֱ����s

• The Jackrabbit Gallery Show will be on display through the spring 2026 semester.
• A reception for the show will be held Feb. 5, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. ��ֱ����s will be announced at 5 p.m. The top three awards will be selected by invited judges.
• ��ֱ����s include:
  • First place: $100 Hobo Dough
  • Second place: $75 Hobo Dough
  • Third place: $50 Hobo Dough
  • Dean’s Choice ��ֱ����: $25 Hobo Dough
  • People’s Choice ��ֱ����: $25 Hobo Dough
• Artists are responsible for any sale of their work(s).
• Artists are responsible for picking up their work(s) between April 1 and May 11. Alternative arrangements may be made upon request.
• Artwork from the show that is left at Hilton M. Briggs Library beyond May 11, without an alternative pickup date scheduled, will either become part of the library collection or will be disposed of at the discretion of library personnel.

Timeline

• Submissions due: Nov. 23, 2025
• Acceptance notification: Dec. 5, 2025
• Artwork delivery due: Dec. 17, 2025
• Reception and awards: Feb. 5, 2026, 4-6 p.m.
• Artwork pickup due: between April 1 to May 11, 2026

Liability

The artwork will be displayed in an unsupervised public setting. Hilton M. Briggs Library will care for the work as best able but is not liable for damages or loss sustained during the exhibition. If the artist chooses to ship the artwork, Briggs Library is not liable for damages or loss sustained during the shipping. Briggs Library reserves the right to refuse displaying a submission, even after receiving it.

Contact

For questions, please contact library operations manager by email Emmeline Weber or call 605-688-5564.