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title: 5th Annual Emerging Young Artists Exhibition
description: Juried exhibition for young artists ages 16-22 in Northeast Ohio. $500 in prizes; Best in Show wins a solo show. $5 entry fee, any medium.
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createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Valley Art Center
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/valley-art-center
deadline: "2026-06-01"
entryFee: 5 USD
location: Chagrin Falls, OH, United States
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compensationRange: $500 in cash prizes; Best in Show receives a solo exhibition in Valley Art Center's Patron Gallery in March 2027.
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  - textile
  - glass
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - sculpture
  - jewelry
  - painting
  - drawing
  - ceramics
  - mixed_media
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# 5th Annual Emerging Young Artists Exhibition

**Hosted by:** Valley Art Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Chagrin Falls, OH, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $5

## About This Program

Valley Art Center presents our 5th Annual Emerging Young Artists exhibition. We are excited to see the creativity and passion that the young artists of Northeast Ohio will bring to this exhibition. By supporting the next generation of artists, we hope to help foster the growth and development of the arts in our community. We encourage all eligible young artists to submit their work for this exciting opportunity. Artists between the ages of 16 and 22 and living in Northeast Ohio (or within 50 miles) are invited to submit artwork for consideration to this annual exhibition. Each artist may submit 1 piece in any art medium. The art will be juried into approximately 50 works, and $500 in cash prizes will be awarded. Best in Show will be also be awarded a solo exhibition in Valley Art Center's Patron Gallery in March 2027.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** textile, glass, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed_media
- **Age Requirements:** 16 - 22 years old
- **Note:** Open to artists ages 16-22 living in Northeast Ohio or within 50 miles. All work entered must be for sale. Each artist may submit one piece in any medium.

### Additional Requirements

At least one digital image of the artwork (minimum 960 pixels, maximum 4 MB file size). Three-dimensional artists should submit at least one photomosaic image featuring multiple views of each piece. A photo including the frame is highly encouraged, if applicable. Each artist may submit one piece. All work entered must be for sale.

## Compensation & Benefits

$500 in cash prizes; Best in Show receives a solo exhibition in Valley Art Center's Patron Gallery in March 2027.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 9, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 10, 2026
- **Program End:** August 26, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** gallery@valleyartcenter.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://5eya.artcall.org/