"What Matters Most?" A Teen Art Exhibition

What's on Your Mind? What's in Your Heart? What Matters to You the Most? 

What issues matter most to you as a teen in today's world? What keeps you up at night? What gives you hope? Whether its climate change, social justice, mental health, identity, the power of community, or dreams for the future, etc - this is YOUR chance to express what's important to you through art. 

We seeking artwork from teen artists (ages 13-19) that speaks to the challenges, hopes, fears, and passions of your generation.  

Accepted mediums include: original paintings (watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media) fabric, mosaic, needlepoint, collage quilting, digital art, photography, ceramics and small 3-dimensional sculptures. 

The call for entries closes at midnight on April 11, 2025. Participants will be notified by April 30, 2025. The show will run in Monmouth University’s Pollak Gallery from May 16  – July 27, 2025. For more information or questions please contact Vaune Peck at 732-571-3554 or email vpeck@monmouth.edu

Call for Entries Deadline:  April 11, 2025

Entry Requirements:

• No nudes, defamitory or suggestive portrayals will be considered.
• Submissions must be entered through CAFE and should include: artist statement, images/media of each piece, artist bio and entry fee.
• Entry fee is $25 for up to 6 artworks.
• Each artist may submit up to 6 artworks.
• Mediums accepted include: original paintings (watercolor, oil, acrylic, or mixed media) fabric, mosaic, needlepoint, drawings, collage, quilting, digital art, photography, ceramics and small 3-dimensional sculpture.
• Shipping/drop off of accepted work to Monmouth University is the responsibility of artist

Presentation Guidelines:

• Only artwork of professional presentation will be accepted.
• Wall-hung items must be appropriately framed and/or edges adequately finished and must use sturdy wire as the hanging medium. No saw-tooth hangers or metal eyelets accepted. Frames must be free of defects.
• Three-dimensional works must be stable to stand on their own or be submitted with adequate display stands.
• Three dimensional artwork cannot exceed 4′ h x 3′ w and not weigh more than 75 pounds.