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Seven up-and-coming artists create original pieces that explore social issues for the chance to win $100,000 and show their work at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum...
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Season 1

  • Welcome to The Exhibit
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    Welcome to The Exhibit

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2023

    Seven accomplished artists have 10 hours to conceive and execute a piece of art exploring gender norms in modern society, with guest judges Adam Pendleton and Kenny Schachter.

    Director: Meagan Stockemer

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Infinite Scroll
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    The Infinite Scroll

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/10/2023

    The artists are pushed out of their creative comfort zone as they take on a social media-themed challenge, and guest judges Samuel Hoi and JiaJia Fei join the panel.

    Director: Meagan Stockemer

    Writer: Unknown

  • Survive or Thrive
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    Survive or Thrive

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2023

    A commission depicting the artists' personal experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic brings difficult emotions to the surface, and Sarah Thornton and Kenny Schachter are guest judges.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Justice for All
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    Justice for All

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2023

    Tasked with creating works about profound injustice, the artists tackle issues ranging from police violence to animal rights, and Adam Pendleton and Kenny Schachter are guest judges.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Futurist Vibes
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    Futurist Vibes

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2023

    The artists look back to their past works for inspiration, and they must create new works that explore their ideas about the future; guest judges include artist Abigail DeVille and former NFL player and art patron Keith Rivers.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Exhibit of a Lifetime
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    Exhibit of a Lifetime

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2023

    In the series finale, the artists have one last chance to impress the judges with a self portrait. Then, three finalists are chosen to showcase their work at the Hirshhorn Ball, but only one will win the exhibit of a lifetime and $100,000.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown