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Invited Artist Series 2026/2027

McMaster Gallery Exhibitions

School of Visual Arts and Design - University of South Carolina   /   Deadline: 10/15/25

McMaster Gallery, the contemporary art gallery serving the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, SC, is accepting proposals for exhibitions by artists working in all disciplines.
Prospective exhibition scheduling period: August 2026 – May 2027
Deadline: For full consideration, please apply by Monday, October 15, 2025.

The McMaster Gallery welcomes exhibition proposals for new and existing work made by artists working in all disciplines and media. Located on the first floor of McMaster College, the home of the School of Visual Arts and Design, the McMaster Gallery serves as the central location for contemporary art on the University of South Carolina's downtown Columbia campus. McMaster Gallery seeks proposals for innovative and professional exhibitions that lead key conversations in contemporary art making, support curricular initiatives, and broaden student experience. At least three accepted exhibitions will take place in the planning period. Exhibition Proposals may be solo or group shows. A total budget of up to $2,500 per exhibition is offered to cover travel and accommodation reimbursement, visitor's fee, and/or other expenses, subject to budget approval.

For full consideration, submit your proposal by October 15, 2025. Works in all media (2D, 3D, film/video, performance, interactive/new media, and more) will be considered. Notification of acceptance will be provided by October 31, 2025.

Examples of previous exhibitions and full facility information about McMaster Gallery are available here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/v9iwtet5vw79fkz6klo3f/h?rlkey=x74i9uy3oyn8p00b6pynewefs&dl=0

To apply, fill in the following form: https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/invited_artist_mcmaster_gallery_26_27

Location

McMaster Gallery
1615 Senate Street
Columbia, South Carolina

Eligibility

All artists over 18 years of age

Requirements

Please have the following files ready for upload:
1) Cover letter
2) CV
3) Proposal document with public programming ideas.
4) 2~5 sample images or a link to an online portfolio.

Awards

$2500 stipend per show

Evaluation Criteria

The work will be selected by a committee composed of faculty from the studio arts and art history departments.

Contact Information

Giordano Angeletti
1615 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29208

E: svadgallery@mailbox.sc.edu