Program Description and Eligibility

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The Artists Council is proud to present the 2023 Young Artists Exhibition, funded by La Quinta Arts Foundation. This is an annual show of student artwork and community art programming. The Young Artists Exhibition is an opportunity for emerging artists to be a part of the juried process, have their artwork professionally displayed in a gallery setting, and participate in creative art experiences.

 

• High school students attending any public or private high school in the Coachella Valley are eligible.

  • Each participating high school may submit no more than 25 individual or collaborative works for consideration.

 

Artworks will be submitted online between January 30 and February 6, 2023 (please see details below). All works MUST be submitted by teachers on designated dates. Sorry, NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

Criteria for Submission

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All work submitted must address the exhibition theme: TRUTH

 

• All works must include an Artist Statement of no more than 3 sentences.

 

• Two-dimensional work in any media is acceptable.

  • Works on paper will be matted and framed so they MUST be one of these sizes:

    • 9” x 12”

    • 12” x 18”

    • 18” x 24”

  • Works on canvas may be no larger than 36” x 36” and must be framed with simple strip frames or painted canvas edges.

 

• Three-dimensional work in any media is acceptable, may be no larger than 36”h x 18”w x 18”d, and may not weigh more than 50 pounds.

 

• Digital / video submissions must be in a .mp4 format and no longer than 3 minutes.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

• No works with organic or loose materials, i.e. flowers or sand, will be accepted.

• All artworks must be original.

• All artworks MUST be available for the full duration of the exhibition, (April 27 through May 21, 2023).

Works selected to be a part of the Young Artists Exhibition must be suitable for all audiences. As such works may NOT include nudity, a celebration of drug culture, vulgar language, or depictions of gratuitous violence.            

Criteria for Final Selection

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Works of art selected for the exhibition will be chosen by a panel of qualified jurors. Criteria for judging includes:

• Interpretation and Presentation of the Theme

• Originality

• Quality Craftsmanship

• Creative Use of Materials

• Meaningful Communication of Ideas

• Thoughtful Use of Color

 

Students selected to be a part of the exhibition will be announced via email on February 22, 2023. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

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Opening Reception and Recognition

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All exhibiting students, as well as their families, teachers, and administrators, will be invited to the Young Artists Exhibition opening reception at the Artists Center at the Galen on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

• All participating artists will receive a Certificate of Recognition. In addition, special recognition will be given to outstanding works based on the judging criteria.

 

• In appreciation of the essential role of art teachers in encouraging their students and supporting the exhibition, the Artists Council will offer a year’s membership to each participating teacher.

 

The 2023 Young Artists Exhibition will be exhibited at Artists Center at the Galen from Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, May 21, 2023. This exhibition will also be the inspiration for a series of family and community programs including art making, tours, and demonstrations.

 

Important Dates

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January 30-February 6, 2023

Online submission of works

The link will be emailed two weeks before the submission opens.

Please note: Online submissions closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2023.

 

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Email announcement of selected artists

 

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Selected artwork drop-off at Artists Center at the Galen

 

Thursday, March 16, 2023

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Selected artwork drop-off at Artists Center at the Galen

Please note: All works of art MUST be dropped off by art instructors. Students may not bring their individual work.

 

Saturday, April 29, 2023

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception and Awards Presentation

Artists Center at the Galen

 

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Young Artists Exhibition closes.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Wrap-up meeting and artwork pick-up

Artists Center at the Galen

Please note: All works of art MUST be picked-up by art instructors. Students may not pick-up their individual work.

 

Artists Council - Artists Center at the Galen

72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

www.artistscouncil.com

760.565.6130 • info@artistscouncil.com

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Young Artists Exhibition is funded by