In Frame is a show for this place’s rising generation of artists and creatives.
This 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.
About In Frame
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.
This year’s theme is What Remains.
Works submitted must meet the In Frame 2027 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 November 16th to January 10th!
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 29th : Students notified of jury decisions
- February 5th : All participating artwork must be dropped off at Arts Council office
- February 19th – March 19th : Show on display in Mariposa county
- Week of March 15th – closing reception
- March 29th – April 9th : All participating artwork must be picked up from Arts Council office
Eligibility
- One (1) 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, and related to this year’s theme
- 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 (no canvas frames)
- Artist must disclose any use of AI
Submissions should celebrate creativity and respect diversity. Artwork that promotes hate, violence, bigotry, or includes inappropriate content, will not be accepted.
Submission Process
To submit your art, prepare these 5 items, and submit them via this Google form.
- 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.
If submitting online is a barrier for you, please reach out to our team and we would be happy to assist you in your submission.
FAQs
Is this a contest? What does “juried art show” mean?
No, this is not a contest, and there are no ranks or prizes.
A juried art show means that all submissions are reviewed by a jury of artists and community members for selection into the show. Pieces will be selected on the basis of visual elements, originality, age appropriateness, craftsmanship and interpretation of the theme.
Being a part of a juried art show is a benefit to student artists, because acceptance into a juried show is a form of professional validation from experts, which adds prestige to an artist’s resume and can boost their career.
How do I write an artist statement?
Here is a worksheet to help explain the purpose of an artist statement, and some suggestions for how to write your own.
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 2027. Notification emails will be sent on or before January 29th.
Will the students get their artwork back?
Yes! Work can be picked up at the Arts Council Office. Any artwork not picked up will become property of the Mariposa Arts Council.
How are the artworks submitted?
Follow the directions in the Submission Guidelines and use this google form to submit your artwork. 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.
How are exhibiting students recognized?
All selected artists will have their piece on display at one of our gallery locations during the month of March. We also plan to have a closing reception to celebrate participating artists.
What mediums are allowed?
We encourage a broad variety of media. Here’s some examples:
Drawing – graphite, color pencil, charcoal, pen/ink, crayon, marker, block prints, etching, pastel, collage/mixed media on paper.
Painting – watercolor, oil, acrylic on canvas or board. Work should be sufficiently dry.
Photography – digital photography, film, polaroid, photo collage, black and white, color, cyanotypes, mixed media, multiple image art.
Multi-Media – we welcome alternative materials.
“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
