We are excited to announce the ESMoA High School Artist Call 2025: Time of Growth, a juried art competition and exhibition open to all high school students (grades 9 - 12) across Los Angeles County. We would love your help in spreading the word to your students who are passionate about art. Please consider sharing this opportunity with your classroom and school community. Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Exhibition Dates: September 11 - 13, 2025 at ESMoA in Lawndale. Full details & submission link: See links below. About the Competition: Students are invited to submit one original, wall-based artwork in one of four categories: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, or Printmaking. This year’s theme, Time of Growth, reflection on transformation - personal, emotional, cultural, or environmental. RESUME BUILDER: A panel of jurors will select 20 - 30 standout works to be exhibited at ESMoA, in conjunction with the final days of Experience 61: GROW, our current exhibition featuring over 60 professional works. Top three winners in each category will be announced at the Open House and Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 13. Who Can Apply: Students currently in grades 9 - 12. Must live in or attend school in Los Angeles County. Important Dates: Submission Deadline: August 10, 2025. Notification of Selected Artists: Week of August 25. Artwork Drop-Off: September 2 - 6. Exhibition: September 11 - 13.
