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2019 Purchase Awards

SPC Visual and Performing Arts and the Student Center Present the 41st Annual Purchase Awards. Ever wondered how the Student Center got all that wonderful artwork displayed throughout the building? Every piece of artwork in the Student Center is an original piece created by SIU students just like you.

If you are an artist and a current SIU student then we are looking for your original artwork.

Drop-off: Thursday, April 18, 2019
          9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
          Student Center Activity Room A, 3rd Floor

Pick-up: Work not selected for the show 
          Friday, April 19, 2019
          10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
          Student Center Activity Room A, 3rd Floor

Reception: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
          5 p.m.
          Art Alley in Student Center, 2nd Floor
          Winners will be announced during the reception at 5:30 pm

Artwork Display: from April 19 through May 7, 2019
          Art Alley in Student Center, 2nd Floor

Rules: Current SIU Student
          All work must be original
          All media is accepted
          May submit up to 2 entries per artist
          Work should be in hangeable or ready to display condition


35th ANNUAL PURCHASE AWARD WINNERS FROM 2013
Hattie Phillips Atmosphere
Hattie Phillip’s piece called “Atmosphere”


Dan Widolff Id
Dan Widolff’s piece called “Id”