Exhibition Dates: November - December 2025 

Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm, July 1st

Location: Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery, Valley City State University, Valley City, ND.  

Overview:  

“Uncensored: The Art of Politics" seeks to represent the diverse range of ideals, social issues, and events that contribute to American political discourse. Artists of all perspectives, backgrounds, and media are encouraged to apply. 

Theme:  

Politics: the art and science of government. Although traditionally seen in an oral or written expression, one’s stances and beliefs can oftentimes be best expressed visually.  This show seeks works representing diverse political works to showcase the boundless political landscape in which the United States resides.                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Statement of Co-curating Artist Reagan Koppelman: 

As the youngest in a line of politicians, the role of government and the art of politics feature prominently in my life.  Considering that my views are often in conflict with contrast to those of my family, political artwork allowed me to express myself and my views and become more confident in myself and the world I wanted to see. Despite much debate occurring due to my works, I chose to keep creating them because I believe that all voices matter. I openly invite people across the political spectrum to converse with me to ensure my views stay balanced and considerate. 

This exhibit is open to all perspectives but reserves the right to exclude any artwork that curators consider:  

• Overtly violent 

• Glorifies or encourages hate speech. 

• Overly or unnecessarily sexually explicit 

 
Contact vcsuartgallery@vcsu.edu with any questions about a piece's appropriateness.

Submission Guidelines: 

• Eligibility: Open to all artists working in the United States and abroad. 

• Media: Open to all visual art mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, and video. 

• Number of Entries: Artists may submit up to 5 artworks. 

• Submission Format: Digital submissions only. Please provide high-resolution images (JPEG or PNG), along with a brief description of each work and its relevance to the theme. 

• Entries close 11:59 pm, July 1st 2025

• Notification of Acceptance: Artists will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, August 1st.

• Artwork Delivery: Arrives at Valleys City State University by November 1st. Artist pays all shipping/transportation costs.

How to Submit:  

1. Complete this Entry Form - you will be prompted to share the folder with your artwork entry.  

2.Upload the following to a Google Drive or OneDrive folder: 

• 1 image of each artwork 

• Optional: 1 image of detail or alternate view.

• A brief statement contextualizing your artwork. 
• Each image file MUST be titled as follows: Artist Last Name_NumerfromEntryForm
• Example: Brown_Entry 2
• Artist Statement/Bio and artist resume or CV

3. All Artists will be notified of selection status by Friday, August 1st.

Important Dates: 

• Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm, Tuesday, July 1st 2025

• Notification Date: Notifications emailed to artists by Friday, August 1st 2025

• Artwork Delivery Deadline: November 1st 2025

• Exhibition Dates: Fall 2025 - TBD

• Reception/Event Date: TBD 

Contact Information: For more details or inquiries, please contact Gratia Brown, VCSU Gallery Director, at vcsuartgallery@vcsu.edu.