February 16, 2022 (DETROIT) – The Detroit Institute of Arts announced a pilot student art show that 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.

Interested students have until Thursday, March 31 to submit their work. Artworks for the wall, including painting, drawing, prints, photography, and collage, are encouraged but small-scale sculptures and jewelry will also be considered. Digital artworks must be physically printed and delivered to the DIA. We are unable to print your digital photographs or illustrations. Artwork dimension should not exceed 36" x 36".

The submission form is located online 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 ttaylor@dia.org.