Silber Way Exhibition 2026/2027

An annual tradition, the Silber Way Exhibition is open to all BU students, alumni, faculty, and staff. This remarkable opportunity invites entries to be considered for a showcase on the 8th & 9th floors of the BU Administrative building at 1 Silber Way.

This juried exhibition runs from August through June and welcomes a call for submission of 2-D works, including, but not limited to, painting, textiles, photography, drawing, printmaking, and graphic design.

Past Exhibitions

2025/2026 Virtual Exhibition

2024/2025 Virtual Exhibition

2023/2024 Virtual Exhibition

Silber Way Call for Art Submissions

The BU Office for the Arts is now accepting submissions for the 2026/2027 Silber Way Exhibition.

Important information:

  • Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces
  • Selected works must be prepared to be hung by a standard gallery cable system and thus should be framed or otherwise provide a stable, secure mechanism on the back of the piece
  • Work should be no more than 4’x4’ and must not exceed 75 lbs.
  • Please fill out the following submission form below. If an individual has any problems submitting their work please email our office at artsinbu@bu.edu with the subject “First__, Last___, Silber Way Art Submission Issue”
  • Artists must agree to have contact information published on this website for potential buyers
  • Fill out and submit the Silber Way Exhibit Submission Form by Monday, May 4, 2026.

 

BU Office for the Arts - Silber Way Annual Exhibition

BU Office for the Arts is pleased to invite entries for an annual exhibit on the 8th & 9th floors of the BU Administrative building at 1 Silber Way. We invite local alumni, faculty, staff, and students to enter artwork into this juried exhibition. 2D works including, but not limited to, painting, textiles, photography, drawing, printmaking, and graphic design, are welcome. Please only submit works that are ready to be displayed! Photographs submitted must already be printed and framed. If selected, you must be able to drop off and retrieve your piece from Boston University Office for the Arts at 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. We will not return ship pieces. Please submit only pieces that are for sale.

If you are an alum or current student, please list all years of graduation and the School you attend(ed)
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Include: Intent & purpose, your artwork subject matter, process & materials, context & inspiration, etc. (about 300 words).
3-5 sentences about you
Include: Title, Medium, Year Created, Dimensions, Insurance Value, For Sale Price, and 2-5 sentences of what your piece is about or inspired by.
Include: Title, Medium, Year Created, Dimensions, Insurance Value, For Sale Price, and 2-5 sentences of what your piece is about or inspired by.
Include: Title, Medium, Year Created, Dimensions, Insurance Value, For Sale Price, and 2-5 sentences of what your piece is about or inspired by. Please put N/A if you are only submitting one piece.
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 3.
    Please save each file with the correct title names. Please only submit works that are display ready.