Deadline Extended for Entries to New Wayne County High School Art Show
Updated Mar 23, 2022
Students now have until April 8 to submit their artwork
March 23, 2022 (DETROIT) – The Detroit Institute of Arts’ pilot Wayne County student art show has extended its deadline for entries until April 8. The show will feature artwork created by high school students from Wayne County. All students in grades 9–12 who attend private, public, or home school in Wayne County are eligible to enter an art piece into the show. The show runs June 24 through July 31, 2022.
The original March 31 deadline has been extended until April 8. Interested students are encouraged to submit art for the wall, including painting, drawing, prints, photography, and collage, but small-scale sculptures and jewelry will also be considered. Digital artworks must be physically printed and delivered to the DIA. The DIA is unable to print student’s digital photographs or illustrations. Artwork dimensions should not exceed 36" x 36."
The submission form is located on the DIA’s website or at https://callforwaynehs22.artcall.org/. Students may submit up to two artworks for consideration. Separate submissions must be made for each piece of art.
Entries will be juried by DIA educators and up to 70 will be selected for physical display at the museum, while additional artworks will be included in a virtual edition of the exhibition. Accepted artists will be invited to an opening event and be provided with a catalogue of the show.
“We are so excited to pilot this program and showcase the amazing work of high school student artists in Wayne County,” said Jason Gillespie, Director of Education Programs at the DIA. “The Detroit Institute of Arts is a leader in education, and we are honored to be able to provide a platform for young artists to show their work.”
Students and teachers who have questions on art submissions can contact Tyler Taylor at [email protected].
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Students now have until April 8 to submit their artwork
March 23, 2022 (DETROIT) – The Detroit Institute of Arts’ pilot Wayne County student art show has extended its deadline for entries until April 8. The show will feature artwork created by high school students from Wayne County. All students in grades 9–12 who attend private, public, or home school in Wayne County are eligible to enter an art piece into the show. The show runs June 24 through July 31, 2022.
The original March 31 deadline has been extended until April 8. Interested students are encouraged to submit art for the wall, including painting, drawing, prints, photography, and collage, but small-scale sculptures and jewelry will also be considered. Digital artworks must be physically printed and delivered to the DIA. The DIA is unable to print student’s digital photographs or illustrations. Artwork dimensions should not exceed 36" x 36."
The submission form is located on the DIA’s website or at https://callforwaynehs22.artcall.org/. Students may submit up to two artworks for consideration. Separate submissions must be made for each piece of art.
Entries will be juried by DIA educators and up to 70 will be selected for physical display at the museum, while additional artworks will be included in a virtual edition of the exhibition. Accepted artists will be invited to an opening event and be provided with a catalogue of the show.
“We are so excited to pilot this program and showcase the amazing work of high school student artists in Wayne County,” said Jason Gillespie, Director of Education Programs at the DIA. “The Detroit Institute of Arts is a leader in education, and we are honored to be able to provide a platform for young artists to show their work.”
Students and teachers who have questions on art submissions can contact Tyler Taylor at [email protected].
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