The Art of C.H.A.N.G.E.

The Art of C.H.A.N.G.E. is an annual exhibition that takes place during the fall semester and was conceptualized in 2020 by former student Karrah Bates.

The goal of this exhibition is to give survivors and supporters a space to share their creative work concerning stigmas about sexual assault, and to continue awareness and prevention efforts at UNI. 

C.H.A.N.G.E. stands for:

  • Challenging
  • Harmful
  • Assault
  • Narratives through
  • Group
  • Expression
This year's Art of C.H.A.N.G.E. exhibit is currently on display. Our display case is located on the main level of Rod Library near The Learning Center. Thank you to all the amazing artists who submitted pieces this year and got involved! If you're interested in viewing the exhibit, make sure to swing by before December 19th! We are already accepting submissions for next year's exhibit. If you are interested in submitting art for the 2026 Art of C.H.A.N.G.E. exhibit, please complete the submission form below.
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Submission Showcase

The exhibit will display artwork created by UNI students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Check out the 2024 exhibit and past exhibits.

Submission Guidelines

Pieces can be submitted with the artist name attached, or anonymously. Submission pieces can include, and are not limited to: poetry, paintings, photography, digital art, music, choreography, sculptures, etc. Any physical copies of artwork must be submitted online in a photo or video or dropped off at the Office of Civil Rights Compliance at Gilchrist 117.

Examples from last year's exhibit can be found on our Instagram page (@uni_ocrc) or on our Facebook page (University of Northern Iowa OCRC).

Content of art may include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Why the topic of sexual assault is important to you
  • How stigmas of sexual assault have affected your life
  • The intersection of your experience on campus concerning sexual assault, with your membership in a protected class (e.g. race, sexual orientation, gender, etc.) Please view UNI's Policy 13.02 to see the full definition of protected class.

Note: while we do not wish to limit artistic expression, as a part of UNI campus, we are unable to re-post any explicit material such as profanity, nudity, or names of individuals other than the artist. If the artist feels the inclusion of these materials is vital to the piece, it can still be included in the exhibit, but with the explicit material appropriately censored. If the material is not censored by the artist upon submission, the OCRC will censor as we see fit.

For more information or if you have any questions about the exhibit please contact OCRC at civilrights@uni.edu

Resources

Please practice self-care and contact the UNI Counseling Center (for students) at 319-273-2676, UNI Employee Assistance Program (for faculty and staff) at 855-784-2057 for additional support.

C.H.A.N.G.E. Submission Form

The submission form for the exhibit is open year-round. Any art pieces submitted after the current year's exhibit begins will be used in the upcoming year's exhibition.

If you have said that you wish to remain anonymous above OCRC will keep the post anonymous on OCRC’s social media platforms as well.
By selecting yes, you consent to the University of Northern Iowa Office of Civil Rights Compliance displaying all information you have provided in this submission form.
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