We want to inspire young children to believe in themselves, see the beauty in others, and take action to support themselves and their communities.

Through this year’s focus on confidence and bravery, we look forward to spotlighting student works of art that celebrate moments of bravery, living courageously, and being confident in oneself.

We invite CT middle and high school student-artists to submit original art that explores the theme of "What do confidence and bravery look like to you?"

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Submission Details

Students may submit up to three original works or art, and up to one piece of artwork per student will be selected. Selections will be announced in early June 2026 by email. Awards will be presented at our Fall Open House.

Eligibility

  • Open to all middle and high school students in Connecticut
  • Artwork must be original and student-produced (no use of AI in the artistic process)
  • 2D, 3D, and mixed media submissions are welcome
  • Submit through our website by May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

What Our Jury Looks for

  • Artwork that is visually compelling and accessible for young audiences (3-8 years old)
  • An original concept that explores the theme of “What do confidence and bravery look like to you?”
  • Representation of the diverse student population that cARTie serves

Benefits

  • Opportunity to have your artwork on display in cARTie’s Art Museum Bus
  • Opportunity to inspire thousands of young-student artists across Connecticut
  • All submissions will be included in cARTie’s virtual online gallery
  • All students who submit artwork will be entered to win a $100 Jerrys Artarama gift certificate

Call for Art FAQ

(Our Most Commonly Asked Questions)

How do I write an artist statement?

We've outlined top tips in this blog post.

How should I take photos of my work?

It is best to take photographs of your art in natural lighting, with a neutral background, and from a parallel angle. Using a steady hand, try to fill the frame and capture just your artwork in the photograph. You can also crop the photo to fit your artwork. If your artwork is currently framed, you may want to take it out of the frame.

Is there a benefit to submitting more than one work of art?

No, there is not a benefit. We can only accept up to one work of art per student.

Do I need to include contact information for my art teacher and adult?

Yes, please!

I do not want to submit, but still want to be involved. What can I do?

Reach out to us at hello@cartie.org! There are always many ways to get involved with cARTie.

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Eligibility

This Call for Art is open to all CT middle and high school students. Students may submit up to 3 works of art. Submissions must be entirely original and student-produced. No more than 1 work per student may be selected.

Media

All original media (2D, 3D, Mixed) are accepted.

Important Information

The Jurying Committee will look for submissions that are visually compelling, original in concept, and accessible to young kids. They will make sure final selections for the bus reflect the diversity of CT students. Selections will be announced June 8, 2025. Awards will be presented at cARTie’s Fall Open House. All students who submit will get an art kit.

Deadline

Submit online here by May 31, 2025.

Apply To Our Student Exhibition

Have the opportunity to be featured in our art museum bus for the 2026-2027 school year. Submit by May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm.

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See Previous Exhibitions

Every year, we rotate in a new exhibition of artwork created by a diverse range of students across Connecticut.

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Our space dedicated to celebrating the artworks that children create during cARTie art museum enrichment programming, inspired by annual juried student-art exhibitions.

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The Power of Art as Language

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What Comes Next?

An intriguing exhibition of middle and high school student art that considers the most deeply concerning questions in students' lives.

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Introducing cARTie

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