About
Submissions are now open for the Teen Category of the 2027 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This annual show presents works of art from professional and emerging Black artists from across the United States, as well as works by Black teen artists from the Chicagoland area, all as part of the Museum's 57th annual Black Creativity Program.
Eligibility
Black teen artists in the Chicagoland area (within 100 miles of the Museum). Currently enrolled in secondary education, grades 9 through 12 in the 2026/27 school year.
Medium
Contemporary works created in any visual medium.
Jurors
- Eddie Chambers; Goldabelle McComb Finn Distinguished Professor in Art History, SAIC
- Monica Haslip; Founder and Executive Director, Little Black Pearl
- D.E. Simmons; Executive Director, Diaspora Rhythms
Fee
No fee for Teen Category
Awards for Teen Category
- Best in Show: $600
- Second Place: $375
- Third Place: $250
Submission Specifications for Teen Category
- Up to four (4) works, completed within the last school year (2025/26) up to the close of this call (Fall 2026).
- Work must be submitted anonymously by the artist.
- Remove watermarks, video credits, etc. from images, remove your name from descriptions and statements.
- Collaborations may not include more than two artists.
- Artists must submit for themselves. Artist may receive assistance from teachers/caregivers for technical/additional support as needed.
- Work must be the artist's original creation (no AI generated work), unsold and not have been selected for any previous Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibitions.
- Object specs:
- 2D works may not exceed 60” in any direction.
- 3D works may not exceed 30” in any direction. Installations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Museum is not able to install works which hang from the ceiling.
- Work may not exceed 50 lbs.
- Monitors are provided for video work. The Museum is not able to install projected works. Videos must be ADA compliant (additional details, upon request).
Application Deadline for Teen Category
October 11, 2026
How to Apply
Jurying will be from digital assets only, with submissions only accepted via CaFE.