The deadline for submissions has passed.
Thank you all for your submissions! Artists should expect to hear from us around early December.
We are seeking Harvard staff who want to show their creative endeavors and artwork. Submissions can range from photography and painting to conceptual pieces, sculpture, design, textiles, film, musical compositions, dance, or other performances, and more. All accepted artworks will be presented online through the Virtual Harvard Staff Art Show and may be included in local shows and artist events across the University.
WHO CAN APPLY
The Harvard Staff Art Show is open to Harvard employees who:
- work at least half-time (17.5 hours/per week) and are not full-time students
- do not have teaching appointments or hospital-affiliated appointments as their primary appointment at the University
HOW TO APPLY
Artists can submit one artwork for consideration in the Harvard Staff Art Show.
Applications will require:
- the title of the artwork and its medium
- your staff title
- your Department or Office, and its location on campus
- your School / unit
- an image of, or link to, your artwork (further details below)
A longer description of the artwork, a short biography or artist’s statement, and website or social media information are optional.
Adding a watermark or other means of identifying your copyright on the artwork is encouraged.
Submissions that are visual artwork will require:
- A high resolution photo of the artwork
- A short alternative text to visually describe the images
- For more information on alt-text, please see our Digital Accessibility guidelines.
- If submitting for an in-person show, please also include:
- the dimensions of the artwork
- any display needs (e.g. hanging instructions, if it will require a pedestal or dress form, hanging hardware etc.)
Submissions that are film, music, or other media will require:
- A URL for experiencing the artwork (on YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, or other platforms)
- A text transcript
- Captions (additionally for artwork with video components)
- See our Digital Accessibility guidelines for more information on captions and transcripts.
If you would like to have your art included in a local show, a local exhibition coordinator will contact you in January with further details.
Collaboratives are welcome to apply with a single application; one person should be listed as the primary contact.
We ask that participants remain aware of the show’s commitment to inclusion, belonging, and the Harvard community. The Harvard Staff Art Show steering committee reserves the right to reject artwork that may be inappropriate or offensive.
