Notice Board

Career Bridge is excited to announce the Call for Submissions for the 2026 Career Fair Art Competition. This is a celebrated University of Lethbridge tradition, dating back to 1989, that highlights the incredible creative talent within our ULethbridge community.

The Opportunity: This competition offers a unique platform for ULethbridge student artists and alumni. The winning artwork will be purchased by The University of Lethbridge, reproduced as a limited edition print run, and presented as a special signed gift to our valued employer partners and stakeholders attending the Fall Career Fair. Imagine your art displayed in offices and boardrooms across various organizations and on both ULethbridge campuses!

Prize and Rights: The winning artist will receive $2,000 CAD as payment for the rights to the artwork, along with coverage for all associated costs to finalize the artwork onto a physical medium (if applicable).

Theme: Cultural Significance & Connection

We are seeking artwork that embodies the following:

• Cultural significance connected to the University of Lethbridge or its community. This could explore local landscapes, history, campus life, community spirit, Blackfoot cultural reverence, or future aspirations rooted in the region.

Submission Mediums: Please note that all submitted artwork must be suitable for high-quality digitization to be reproduced as an art print. Submissions can be one of the following:

• Physical Artwork: Paintings, drawings, sketches, prints, collage, mixed media, illustration, sculptures, ceramics, textile art, traditional artwork, objects, etc.

 For Examples: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/career-bridge/career-fair-art

How to Submit

Interested artists are invited to submit the following materials:

1. Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and current program/alumni status.

2. Artwork Submission:

• For existing physical work: High-quality digital photographs or scans.
• For proposed new work: Detailed sketches or mock-ups.

3. Artwork Description (Max 300 words):

• Explain the concept, inspiration, and key visual elements.
• Clearly state the intended medium (e.g., acrylic on canvas, watercolour, mixed media sculpture).
• Describe how your piece aligns with one of the theme options.
• Mention the technique(s) used or proposed.

Submission Details:

• Compile all materials into PDF files.
• Artists may submit up to two distinct applications/artworks.
• Email your complete application to: career.services@uleth.ca
• Use the subject line: Career Fair Art Competition Submission 2026

Deadline: All submissions must be received by Sunday, May 31, 2026. 

Best regards,

The Career Bridge Team

University of Lethbridge