Thursday, May 26
Museum closed. Free admission.
<em>Yowshien Kuo: Western Venom</em>, installation view, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, September 11, 2020–February 21, 2021. Photo: Dusty Kessler.
Yowshien Kuo: Western Venom, installation view, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, September 11, 2020–February 21, 2021. Photo: Dusty Kessler.

Teen Museum Studies Exhibition Opportunity

An essential part of Teen Museum Studies is the involvement of local artists. We seek proposals for an exhibition in CAM’s Education Galleries, which will be organized by Teen Museum Studies students each summer. The artist selected receives a $1,000 stipend, and their exhibition is part of CAM’s season opening in the fall.

Past winners

2021: Summer Brooks

2020: Yowshien Kuo

2019: Margaret Keller

2018: Lizzy Martinez

2017: Meredith Foster

2016: Kelley Walker

2015: Cole Lu

2014: Edo Rosenblith

 

Application

Applications for 2022 are due June 12, 5:00 pm CT. Applicants will be notified of selection on July 8. 

Applications are now available online through this link.

The application requires the following materials:

  • Cover letter describing interest in exhibiting as part of Teen Museum Studies
  • A one-page proposal detailing works to be included
  • Up to 10 images of artwork (jpegs) and image list
  • Artist statement
  • CV

An artist selected for Teen Museum Studies remains eligible for the Great Rivers Biennial.

Requirements

A $1,000 stipend will be provided for time and supplies. All works must be complete by August 10, 2022. The exhibition will remain on view in the Education Galleries from September 9, 20–February 12, 2023.

Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a strong exhibition record and are encouraged but not required to have some teaching experience as well as experience working with teens.

The selected artist must be available for:

  • Time-sensitive email correspondence from June 22 – September 9
  • Three working sessions with the students: July 14, July 20, August 10
  • Help with installation of exhibition (mid-late August, actual dates to be determined)
  • Exhibition opening, September 9, 2022
  • Artist Talk on Saturday, September 24

Please email bbarr@camstl.org with any questions.