Dear Families, Educators, and Young Artists,
Art Center East is thrilled to announce its 1st Annual Youth Art Open Exhibit, a new celebration of creativity for youth across Eastern Oregon!
Who Can Participate:
Youth ages 0–18 or 12th grade and under, with awards for different age groups.
Award Categories: 2D Art, 3D Art, and Literary Arts.
Awards & Opportunities:
Honorable Mentions & People’s Choice Awards in each category.
Option to sell artwork ($5.00 retained by Art Center East, remaining sale proceeds will be paid to the artist). Please price your artwork accordingly.
Exhibit work in a professional gallery setting.
Participate in community conversation and maybe meet an upcoming artist!
Key Dates:
Call for Entries Opens: September 29, 2025
Online Entry Form Deadline: October 22, 2025 by 11:59 pm
In-Person Entry Form Deadline: Thursday, October 23 by 4:30 pm=
In-Person Artwork Drop-offs: Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm or
Wednesday, October 29 from 12:30 - 4:30 pm.
Exhibit Dates: November 1–15, 2025
Opening Reception (Free Admission): November 1, 2025 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Entry Fee: FREE! Up to two (2) pieces per artist.
Full details and entry forms will be available September 29, 2025 at ArtCenterEast.org. LINK: Youth Art Open Exhibit
Let’s celebrate the imagination and talent of our region’s youth—please spread the word and encourage the young artists in your life to participate!