MinerAlert
MinerAlert
Only works of art and design completed between April 2025 – April 2026by undergraduate students with declared majors or minors in the Department of Art are eligible. The selection of work for exhibitions and awards will be at the sole discretion of the jurors.
 |
Follow the QR code or visit
https://forms.office.com/r/5YpBd5AEdt to enter your artwork. The final deadline to submit your entries online is
Friday, April 10, 2026 by 11:45 pm MT.
|
Each student may submit up to five (5) entries in either Graphic Design or Fine Arts.
Personal Information:
You must provide the following details for each artwork:
Submission Process:
For any questions, please email us at rubincenter@utep.edu.
Pay for your entries - Visit the 3rd floor reception desk of the Rubin Center to pay for your entries and receive an official label for the jurying process. Payment can be made by cash or credit/debit card. Each entry costs $4.00. Unpaid entries will not be considered by the jurors. All entries must have been previously submitted by the April 10 deadline using the online form. No new entries will be accepted on this date.
Set up your artwork for jurying in the designated areas. You can check in either with your studio professors or the Rubin Center staff to confirm where your artworks should be displayed. Be sure that your official label is visible directly adjacent to the work on display.
Students whose artwork is installed in off-campus exhibitions at the time of scheduled in-person jurying may submit their work in digital format for review. Submissions under this provision must include the name of the current exhibition venue and corresponding exhibition dates. Make sure that exhibition dates do not conflict with drop-off deadlines. Digital submissions will be evaluated according to the same criteria and standards as works presented in person.
Digital documentation must be clear, accurate, and sufficient to support equitable evaluation. Documentation would be submitted in a single PDF containing up to three images or views of the work.
Files must follow the naming convention: LastName_FirstName_Title_Year
Logo Designs: Logos can be prepared for jurying by printing and mounting them. If your logo is selected, you may be asked to provide a vector file so it can be printed on vinyl for exhibition.
Posters: Posters will be mounted in the gallery using magnets or clips. Please consult with your graphic design professors regarding ideal poster dimensions for display. If you are presenting a poster for jurying at a smaller size than its intended exhibition size, be sure to indicate the final desired dimensions on the label.
Website & Animation Design: Website and animation projects will be displayed on computers in the exhibition space. Please bring a USB drive with your files to the Rubin Center.
Augmented Reality (AR) Animations: If your design includes an AR animation, specify this in the comments section. When submitting your piece for jurying, include:
If you have any additional questions about preparing your posters, stationery, branding projects, or other graphic design entries, please consult your professors or reach out to the Rubin Center staff.
The Rubin Center will post a list of selected works at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 28 in the following places:
***Works that are not selected must be picked up at point of installation by end of day on Wednesday, April 29.
If your work is selected for the exhibition, you will be required to deliver it to the Rubin Center, with all necessary hardware ready to hang, during the following days and times:
If you cannot deliver your work during these times or if you have other issues or questions related to delivery or display, please contact Rubin Center Exhibitions Coordinator Jose Krapp no later than 5 pm on Friday, May 01. You can reach him by email at jekrapp@utep.edu or by phone at 917-664-3846.
Friday, May 15, 2026 from 5 - 7:30 pm. (Awards announced at 6 pm)
Financial Aid Impact: Acceptance of a prize or award may displace or reduce other existing financial aid awards if the recipient’s total Cost of Attendance (COA) is fully covered or if the student has no remaining unmet need. Upon award, participants are strongly encouraged to consult with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to understand how this award may affect their overall aid package.
All artwork included in the exhibition must be picked up between July 29 - August 01 between 10 am – 4 pm. We will send a reminder email at that time. If you are unable to pick up your work during that time period, please make arrangements with Rubin Center staff in advance. Works that are not claimed are subject to disposal at the discretion of Rubin Center staff.
Call or e-mail Rubin Center at 915-747-6151 or rubincenter@utep.edu