A Juried Youth Art Show
ABOUT
In Frame is a show for this place’s rising generation of artists and creatives.
This new Youth Art Show is designed to empower young voices while infusing the community with inspired, authentic art straight from the heart of this County’s people. It’s an opportunity for young artists to grow their skills and portfolios, and be recognized and celebrated through a professional showcase.
In Frame is a juried youth art show for any youth in Mariposa County, ages 11 to 18. If chosen, the students’ art will be exhibited in a county-wide dispersed community art gallery.
There is no particular theme for this show. Works submitted must meet the In Frame 2025 Guidelines for Submission to be considered. A broad variety of 2-Dimensional media is encouraged including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital media, mixed media, collage, 2D fiber arts, etc.
Submissions are open January 13 – February 3, 2025!
Please read our webpage thoroughly to ensure you have a complete submission. Contact Andra at kovacs@mariposaartscouncil.org with any questions or technical issues.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 13: Submissions open
February 3: Submission Deadline
February 14: Artists notified of Jury’s decision
March 14: Art Show Opening Reception
May 11: Last day of Art Show
May 19 – June 6: Artwork pickup at Arts Council Office
ELIGIBILITY
- One entry per student
- Must be between the ages of 11 and 18 (from K–12 public, private, charter or home schools in Mariposa County)
- Artwork must be created within the past year
- Artwork must be original but may borrow images. For example, a collage made of magazine photos
- Artwork must be on a flat 8.5 x 11 surface
- In order to be considered, submissions must include
- 1. Image of piece
- 2. Title of work
- 3. Medium type
- 4. Artwork Authorization Form
- 5. Artist statement
- Submissions should celebrate creativity and respect diversity. Artwork that promotes hate, violence, bigotry, or includes inappropriate content, will not be accepted.
- There is no particular theme for this show
SUBMISSION PROCESS
To submit your art, send these 5 items via email to kovacs@mariposaartscouncil.org
- High resolution image of your artwork
- Title of artwork
- Medium type
- Artwork Authorization Form
- Artist statement
For more information on each item please read our Submission Guidelines.
FAQs
How do I write an artist statement?
Please follow suggestions which can be found in our Submission Guidelines or seek support from a teacher or adult in your life. If you still are unable to capture an image, contact Andra at kovacs@mariposaartscouncil.org for alternative ways to submit.
What if I can’t take a high quality image of my artwork?
Please follow suggestions which can be found in our Submission Guidelines or seek support from a teacher or adult in your life. If you still are unable to capture an image, contact Andra at kovacs@mariposaartscouncil.org for alternative ways to submit.
How will students know if their art has been selected?
Participating youth or their adult representative will be notified by email whether or not their students’ works of art have been selected for exhibition in In Frame 2025. Notification emails will be sent on or before February 14, 2025.
Will the students get their artwork back?
Yes! Work can be picked up May 19 – June 6th at the Arts Council Office. Any artwork not picked up by June 6th will become property of the Mariposa Arts Council.
How are the artworks submitted?
Via email, follow the directions in the Submission Guidelines. If this poses a barrier to submitting, please contact Andra at kovacs@mariposaartscouncil.org
How will the artwork be selected?
A jury of artists and community members will select the works of art to be exhibited in In Frame. These works of art will be selected on the basis of visual elements, originality, age appropriateness, and craftsmanship.
What are the guidelines for submission?
All Mariposa County youth ages 11-18 (from K–12 public, private, charter or home schools) are invited to submit works for consideration. Works submitted may be executed in two-dimensional media and must meet the Guidelines for Submission to be considered. A broad variety of media is encouraged including youth painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital media, mixed media, collage, 2D fiber arts, etc. The pieces must be 2-Dimensional and one-sided.
How are exhibiting students recognized?
All selected artists will have their piece on display at one of our gallery locations for 8 weeks from March 13- May 11. Their name, artwork title, and a portion of their artist statement will be on display with their piece. There will be an opening reception for all In Frame participants on March 13th, as a part of Mariposa Arts Council’s Art Week.
Contact Andra at kovacs@mariposaartscouncil.org with any questions.
“The most important thing in art is The Frame. For painting: literally; for other arts: figuratively— because, without this humble appliance, you can’t know where The Art stops and The Real World begins.“
Frank Zappa
