ESMoA High School Artist Call -- Los Angeles County Students

Description

ESMoA High School Artist Call - Now Open for Submissions!

We are excited to announce the ESMoA High School Artist Call 2025: Time of Growth, a juried art competition and exhibition open to all high school students (grades 9 - 12) across Los Angeles County.

We would love your help in spreading the word to your students who are passionate about art. Please consider sharing this opportunity with your classroom and school community.

Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Exhibition Dates: September 11 - 13, 2025 at ESMoA in Lawndale
Full details & submission link: https://esmoa.org/event/esmoa-high-school-artist-call-time-of-growth/

About the Competition:

Students are invited to submit one original, wall-based artwork in one of four categories: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, or Printmaking.

This year’s theme, Time of Growth, invites reflection on transformation - personal, emotional, cultural, or environmental.

A panel of jurors will select 20 - 30 standout works to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works. Top three winners in each category will be announced at the Open House and Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 13.

Who Can Apply:

Students currently in grades 9 - 12
Must live in or attend school in Los Angeles County

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: August 10, 2025
Notification of Selected Artists: Week of August 25
Artwork Drop-Off: September 2 - 6
Exhibition: September 11 - 13
Open House & Awards: September 13
Artwork Pickup: September 14 - 16

We are thrilled to support young artists and their creative journeys, and we hope you’ll encourage your students to participate. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need additional materials.

Warmest wishes,
ESMoA