<em>Ruth Reese: Metamorphosis</em>, installation view, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, September 8, 2023 - February 11, 2024. Photo: Dusty Kessler
Ruth Reese: Metamorphosis, installation view, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, September 8, 2023 - February 11, 2024. 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.

2024 Exhibition

A $1,000 stipend will be provided for time and supplies. Due to the short turnaround time, artists are encouraged to present existing artworks. Please see TMS Artist Exhibition Proposal Guidelines for further information on preparing an application.

Artist exhibition applications open: April 8 through June 3 at 11:59 pm CT.

All works must be onsite by August 9, 2024.

The exhibition will be on view in the Education Galleries from September 6, 2024–February 9, 2025.

Exhibition opening: September 11, 2024

Application

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

Please see TMS Artist Exhibition Proposal Guidelines for further information on preparing an application.

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

Please apply via the link provided. You will be prompted to log in or create a Submittable account to apply.

Apply Here

Requirements

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 21 – September 8, 2023
  • Three working sessions with the students: July 13, July 19, August 9
  • Transportation of the work to and from the museum in proper packaging for included artwork (unless otherwise discussed with TMS).
  • Providing artwork checklist, installation instructions and any extra equipment or specific hardware that is not provided by the museum.
  • Help with installation of exhibition (mid-late August, actual dates to be determined)
  • Exhibition opening, September 8, 2023
  • Artist Talk on Saturday, September 23, 2023

Please email bbarr@camstl.org with any questions.

Past winners

2023: Ruth Reese

2022: Sukanya Mani

2021: Summer Brooks

2020: Yowshien Kuo

2019: Margaret Keller

2018: Lizzy Martinez

2017: Meredith Foster

2016: Kelley Walker

2015: Cole Lu

2014: Edo Rosenblith