EVANSTON ART CENTER SELF-LOVE EXHIBITION: CALL FOR TEEN ARTISTS

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) Teen Board is excited to announce its 2025 Self-Love Exhibition: Call for Teen Artists. The exhibition will be open from April 6th to April 20th, 2025. Teen artists are invited to submit work that explores themes of mental health, self-love, and healing. The exhibition encourages participants to reflect on their personal experiences with these themes, promotes conversations about diverse mental health experiences, and teaches younger students about mental health awareness.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16th, 2025, at midnight.

ARTIST STATEMENT

You must submit a short artist statement with your application describing your experiences and the process behind your work. Artist statements should be 150-300 words. Here are optional prompts to consider for your artwork/artist statement:

● Why is mental health important to you?

● What is an experience that was pivotal to your personal growth or understanding of yourself?

● What brings you joy in challenging moments?

● Where or with whom do you feel the safest?

● What is something you love about yourself?

ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

You may submit up to 3 pieces (Due to limited space, we may not select all of your pieces for the exhibition.)

● Artwork must be original artwork (no generative AI allowed)

● Artwork must be 2D, digital, or photographs (We cannot accept 3D work)

● Artwork cannot be larger than 24” x 24”

IMPORTANT TIMELINE DATES

Please contact us if the following dates conflict. Due to limited space, we may not select all of your pieces for the exhibition.

● Accepting submissions: February 1st – March 16th

● Notification Date: March 19th

● Artwork Drop-off: March 20th – 30th

● Show Dates: April 6 – 20th

● Opening Reception: Sunday, April 6th 12-2 pm

● Artwork Pick-up: April 21st – April 30th

Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Evanston Art Center is located at 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL. Limited free parking is available.

For more information, please visit us online at www.evanstonartcenter.org or contact Tanea Crawford, Youth Fine Arts Coordinator, at (847)475-5300 or tcrawford@evanstonartcenter.org. Visit the Evanston Art Center on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvanstonArtCenter/, follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/#!/evartcenter, or on Instagram: @EvanstonArtCenter.