Wunderkind 2023 FAQs

What is the Wunderkind exhibit?

• Wunderkind is a prestigious juried exhibition of artwork from High School Juniors and Seniors in the Pikes Peak region
• Students do not need to be enrolled in an art class to apply
• Students may submit artwork to the MAC jury for consideration
• If artwork is accepted, it will be displayed for the month of April 2023 in the Hagnauer Gallery at the Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs
• There will be a fun Opening Reception on Friday, 7 April from 5-8 pm

Is there a cost to participate?

No Entry Fee

How many artworks may be submitted for consideration?

A maximum of five (5) works per student may be submitted on the digital application form

What image format should be uploaded to the application form?

All images are to be submitted in jpeg or png format

What size & quality of image is acceptable for the application form?

• Images should be in the range of 1600 pixels on the longest side
• Min 72 dpi
• Not more than 2 MB per image
• If your work is 3D you may submit two different views of the work
• If a detail image of the work is necessary, you may submit two images of that work
• Enlarge your work on a computer screen, if it’s not crystal clear it won’t work for the jurors
• Use neutral backgrounds, do not clutter your image as we are trying to view the work itself, crop out clutter.

What media may be submitted for consideration?

Any media - film, performance, 2d, 3d

What is the process if my work is selected for the exhibit?

• Students will be notified by email and/or text on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
• If selected to participate, 2D works such as drawings, prints, and photos must be framed and ready to hang
• Paintings not on wood stretcher frames also need to be framed (paintings on paper or Masonite panels, for example). Information about “READY TO HANG” can be easily found on Google or contact the MAC staff if you have questions manager@manitouartcenter.org
• Work must be brought to the MAC on any of these intake dates between 10am and 5pm:

March, Sat 25, Tues 28, Weds 29, Thurs 30, Fri 31 April, Sat 1

When will students collect artwork at the end of the exhibit?

Students will collect artwork on Saturday, 29 April.

May students sell their artwork?

Yes! The MAC will facilitate sales and retain a 30% commission fee