Alumni Exhibition 2026

RE/collection

 

This is more than an exhibition — it’s a reunion of talent, ideas, and shared history. Join us in celebrating the extraordinary work of our alumni and the enduring legacy of the School of Art and Design.

The School of Art and Design is thrilled to invite our alumni to take part in RE/collection, the 2026 Alumni Exhibition celebrating the creativity, innovation, and impact of our graduates. This is your chance to showcase your talent, reconnect with your artistic community, and share your recent work with audiences across Greenville.

RE/collection will be on view August 24 to September 26, 2026.

The Reception will be Friday September 4, from 5 to 8 pm at all venues.

Please join us for the Jenkins Fine Arts Center Open House on Friday September 4 from 2 to 5 pm, preceding the reception. You can meet current faculty, see students work, and see our facilities. 

A gathering of alumni, family, and friends is planned for Saturday September 5, 2026. Plans will be announced closer to the date. A block of rooms will be available at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Greenville. Stay tuned for more information. 

 

Important Dates
Call for Entries: May 1 to July 1, 2026 at midnight (MST), via CaFÉ. Only online entries will be accepted.
Notification of Placement: By July 13, 2026.
Exhibition Dates & Venues: Work will be featured across Greenville at the Gray Gallery (Jenkins Fine Arts Center), Faulkner Gallery (Joyner Library), Emerge Gallery & Art Center, and the Proctor-Yongue House. Placement will be determined by curators based on space and installation needs.

 

SCHEDULE

  • Call for Entries Open May 1 to July 1, 2026
  • Exhibition Curation July 1 – 10, 2026
  • Artist Notification July 13, 2026
  • Show Dates August 24 to September 26, 2026
  • Artwork Arrival August 3 to 10
    • Gray Gallery: 10 am to 6 pm
    • Faulkner Gallery: 10 am to 4:30 pm
    • Emerge Gallery: 10 am to 4 pm
    • Proctor-Yongue House: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Reception Friday, September 4, 5-8 pm, all venues
  • Artwork Pick up/Shipping September 27 to October 2; contact your venue for specific date and times for pickup.

Submission Details

  • Alumni may submit up to three recent works (completed within the past five years).
  • At least one work from every alum will be included; curators may select more.
  • A flat $25 entry fee (regardless of number of works submitted) directly supports the Friends of the School of Art and Design and student success initiatives.

Artwork Guidelines

  • 2D works: No larger than 5’ x 5’, ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers).
  • 3D works: No larger than 3’ x 3’ x 5’, max weight 50 lbs., floor-install or pedestals.
  • Moving images will be presented either on a screen or projected in the Special Collections room in the Gray Gallery. Maximum duration is 15 minutes.
  • Artwork cannot be hung from the ceiling.
  • Works must be valued at $5,000 or less and fit through a standard doorway (30 inches x 86 inches).
  • Artists must provide their own framing, matting, or hanging hardware. No sawtooth hangers.
  • Shipping: Works may be shipped directly to the assigned venue, but artists must include pre-paid return shipping. Venues will insure works during exhibition but do not cover shipping costs. Alternately, artists may drop off their work at their venue during the appropriate time frame.

Sales

  • Works exhibited at Emerge Gallery may be sold (30% commission applies; work must remain for the full exhibition).
  • Works at the Gray Gallery, Proctor-Yongue House, and Faulkner Gallery may also be sold; buyers will be connected directly with artists.

 

Venues
Wellington B. Gray Gallery, Jenkins Fine Arts Center, ECU
Janice Hardison Faulkner Gallery, JY Joyner Library, ECU
Emerge Gallery and Art Center, 404 Evans St, Greenville
Proctor-Yongue House, 601 E 5th Street, Greenville

Questions? Email artdesign@ecu.edu