Westwood Exhibition

The Westwood Competition is a semiannual juried art competition which takes place in September and February of each year. Artworks are judged by Westwood representatives, and the accepted works are then exhibited at Westwood, the residence of Purdue University’s President. Works selected in September will be on display October - March; works selected in February will be on display March - October. During each exhibition, Westwood hosts a reception for the accepted artists and their friends and family.

The competition is open to Purdue University undergraduate and graduate students in the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts. Students who are interested in having their art or design work considered for the next exhibition at Westwood should drop off work at the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries during the designated dates.

Information for Westwood Participants:

Spring/Summer 2012
The Spring/Summer 2012 Westwood Competition has been cancelled. We will resume in Fall 2012. For more information, contact the Rueff Galleries.

Fall/Winter 2011
The Fall/Winter 2011 Westwood Competition is currently on display at Westwood, and will remain there until May 2012. Westwood is the private residence of the Purdue University president. It is not open to the public. For information, private viewings, or to purchase artwork, contact Anthony Cawdron at (765) 496-7805.

Spring/Summer 2011
The Spring/Summer 2011 Westwood Exhibition has been removed from Westwood. If you still have unclaimed work from this exhibition, contact the Rueff Galleries to arrange pick up.

Unclaimed pieces from past Westwood exhibitions remain in storage at the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries for as long as possible. However, storage is limited and at times inadequate for some artforms; to ensure proper care of your work, drop off and pick up your work during the scheduled times. If you have unclaimed pieces, email the Rueff Galleries (rueffgalleries@purdue.edu) to arrange pick up. 

Exhibition Forms

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