Visual Arts

Student Opportunities

2026 Arnold Bittleman Memorial Prize

Bittleman 2026

Call for Entries!

In memory of artist and founder of Union College’s Visual Arts Department, the Arnold Bittleman Memorial Prize honors a student who “has studied drawing in the Visual Arts department and whose work, in the judgment of an outside juror, is outstanding.”

The recipient of the Arnold Bittleman Memorial Prize is honored with a cash prize on Prize Day and a solo exhibition in the Wold Student Gallery.

Submissions due:
Friday, March 13, 2026 by 5pm
- Submit 5-10 digital images of artwork that includes evidence of “drawing.” Drawing, painting, printmaking or mixed media work will be considered.

Portfolio submission:
- All work should be submitted via Google Drive.
- Title a new folder: Bittleman26_your full name_class year
- Title each image: your full name_year created_medium_dimensions (ie: Jane Doe_2025_ oiloncanvas_10x20in)
- Share the folder with Professor Nemett, nemettl@union.edu.

Tuesday Night Sketch Club

Union College Sketch Club

Strengthen you drawing skills! Challenge yourself every week!

Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 9:00pm
Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts room 302

Free to students
Open to artists of any skill level. Tables, desks and easels are available. Bring your supplies. No instruction provided.

Models are nude, the schedule is:
Five 2 minute sessions
Two 5 minute sessions
Two 10 minute sessions
Three 20 minute sessions

Faculty contact Prof. Laini Nemett