<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.

Application

The call for artists for the Teen Museum Studies exhibition opportunity has officially closed. Please check back in Spring 2024 for the next application cycle.

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.

Application Resources

Requirements

A $1,000 stipend will be provided for time and supplies. All works must be completed by August 9, 2023. The exhibition will remain on view in the Education Galleries from September 8, 2023–February 11, 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 21 – September 8, 2023
  • Three working sessions with the students: July 13, July 19, August 9
  • 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.

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