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title: '2027 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition: Teen Category'
description: >-
  Juried exhibition for Black teen artists in Chicagoland at Griffin Museum of
  Science and Industry; cash prizes up to $600.
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updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
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organization: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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deadline: '2026-10-15'
location: 'Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, United States'
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compensationRange: 'Cash prizes: Best in Show $600, Second Place $375, Third Place $250'
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# 2027 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition: Teen Category

**Hosted by:** Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, United States | **Deadline:** October 15, 2026

## About This Program

> "Black Creativity"

### 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

1. Up to four (4) works, completed within the last school year (2025/26) up to the close of this call (Fall 2026).
2. 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.
3. 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*.
4. 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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** This category is for Black teen artists from the Chicagoland area, part of the Museum's 57th annual Black Creativity Program which also presents works by professional and emerging Black artists from across the United States.

### Additional Requirements

- 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, names from descriptions and statements)
- Collaborations may not include more than two artists
- Artists must submit for themselves; may receive technical/additional support from teachers/caregivers
- Work must be the artist's original creation (no AI generated work), unsold, not previously selected for a Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition
- 2D works may not exceed 60” in any direction
- 3D works may not exceed 30” in any direction
- Work may not exceed 50 lbs
- Videos must be ADA compliant

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash prizes: Best in Show $600, Second Place $375, Third Place $250

**Includes:** Prize

Best in Show: $600; Second Place: $375; Third Place: $250

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 6, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 15, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** juriedart@griffinmsi.org

**Phone:** 773-753-6282

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist-help.callforentry.org/col/intro