Teen Arts NJ is launching a new arts initiative this year called Creative Change Makers, an open call for New Jersey student artists in Grades 9-12, in visual, literary, and performing arts. This year’s inaugural theme is Sustainable Arts: Creating with Consciousness.
We invite artists to submit visual, performing or literary based works that explore the theme of sustainable art, emphasizing on messages that focus on environmental issues and how they are impacting animal ecosystems, our health, our communities, and our futures. Artists are asked to highlight the power of creativity in promoting sustainability and reimagining our relationship with the planet.
This open call for art will result in a group art exhibition in the Spring of 2026. Select students who exhibit in Creative Change Makers will have the opportunity to showcase their work and participate in a panel discussion during the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival in June 2026.
Attached you will find our complete press release and additional information on the Creative Change Makers program. Below is the link to our website:
What is Creative Change Makers? – TEEN ARTS NJ
We will also have a Zoom Information Session on November 18th, at 3pm. Attendees must register in advance to attend live. Those who register will receive a recording of the information session, whether they can attend live, or not.
Important Dates:
Nov. 18th at 3pm: Zoom Info Session
Dec. 8th: Applications Open
Dec. 19th: Deadline to Purchase Classroom Support Subscription
Jan. 5th: Access to Classroom Support Subscriptions Opens
March 2nd at 5pm: Application Submission Deadline
March 16th: Notification of Acceptance