How to Submit your Artwork

Have your Artwork Evaluated by Art Professionals!

The Essex County Division of Cultural and Historical Affairs is pleased to host an exciting opportunity for teens. Essex County high school, individual, and home-schooled students are invited to submit original works of visual art to be evaluated by art professionals. These professionals will act as judges of the work, giving the students constructive criticism so that they can grow and develop as artists. Be sure to submit a work that meets with this year’s theme: Go Wild!

You may enter as an individual student or through your teacher and school.

• Submissions are due by Friday, February 14, 2025.
• Adjudications will be completed by Friday, March 22, 2025.
• Submit your work in our online portal!

Each year, 20 pieces from Essex County are nominated to be included in the NJ State Teen Arts Festival that takes place in June. An online gallery of the works that will represent Essex County at the State Festival will be available in April.

Important Dates and Deadlines
Submission and Festival Registration Open: January 14
Visual Art and Creative Writing Submission Closes: February 14
Festival and Performance Registration Closes: March 8
Festival Date: March 27
Visual Art Evaluation Forms Available: April 6
Online Gallery Available: April 12
NJ State Teen Arts Festival: June 3-5