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Below are the guidelines for all art submissions. BE CREATIVE.
If showcased, you will have the opportunity to sell your art. 100% of the proceeds will go back to you, or wherever you want them to go, whoever you want to support.
We hope you consider submitting, especially if you are a young person.
CON MUCHO AMOR,
THE YOUTH JUSTICE MOMENTUM TEAM
Date: Thursday, September 10th
Time: 6PM-8PM, doors open at 5:30pm
Location: The Fridge Gallery, 5591 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
FULL PROGRAM COMING SOON.
THE YOUTH ARE SACRED ART EXHIBITION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
written by Maria Elena, Founder/Executive Director, Homegirlz del Corazon and an integral member of the Youth Justice Momentum Team
The Youth Are Sacred Art Exhibition creates a space where our young people are not just included, but are given the opportunity to lead, create, dream, and tell their own stories.
At the heart of this exhibition and our vision for a Department of Youth Development (DYD) is the belief that young people deserve spaces built around who they are, not just what they have survived.
Artwork must demonstrate the importance of:
Youth-Led: Young people must have a voice in shaping the programs, opportunities, and systems created for them.
Lived Experience Guidance & Support: We must value youth lived experience while also ensuring people with lived experience are working alongside our youth, building authentic relationships rooted in understanding and trust.
Trauma-Informed & Heart-Centered: We must look beyond behaviors and labels and see the whole young person, their story, strengths, needs, and possibilities.
Let Youth Be Youth: Our young people deserve opportunities to create, laugh, dream, explore, make art, experience joy, and be full of life.
Living, Not Just Surviving: Youth development means helping young people move beyond survival and experience belonging, connection, healing, opportunity, and hope.
Our youth are more than what they have survived. They have always been sacred. When we invest in their healing, creativity, leadership, and future, we begin to heal all communities in San Diego County.
Guidelines:
Art submissions will be open until Wednesday, August 26th.
Artist will be notified by August 28th.
Art will be collected until 9/3.
A representing adult, parent, or educator may submit youth works of art with youth consent.
No more than 2 submissions per artist to allow for more participation.
Collaborative projects will be accepted and are highly encouraged.
All works of art entered must be related to The Youth Are Sacred (TYAS) art exhibition Statement of Purpose (See TYAS SOP above).
Must include artist statement (What is an artist statement?)
Must be delivered to the Mid-City CAN office: 4305 University Ave Ste 550 San Diego, CA 92105
Artists are responsible for all costs related to shipping and receiving.
All art work should have a title.
No AI. (Why not AI?)
Ages 12+ allowed to submit.
All art can be sold and all proceeds will go towards the artist.
Mid-City CAN is not responsible for art transactions.
Materials/Media:
- Must be framed (See what framing is here)
- A broad variety of media is encouraged, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital media, video, mixed media, collage, sculpture, fiber arts, artist books, etc.
- Works of art must be original and may be created with any medium or material.
- Digital images and video and audio files are acceptable. Presentation of this work will be coordinated with the artist.
For any other questions, please contact Adrian: adrianreyes15@g.ucla.edu
