Youth Art Show 2026

Join us for our first annual Youth Art Show! We invite young artists aged K-12th grade to share your original artwork in our upcoming community art exhibit. Whether you create paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, or other visual media, we want to see your unique perspective and creativity.
This is a free opportunity to showcase your work to a local audience and connect with fellow  creatives.
Exhibit Dates: 
August 15 -16, 2026

Submission Details 
Eligibility:
Must be a resident of the community or attend a local school.
Works must be original and created within the last year. No AI-generated works accepted. All entries must be hand-created and produced entirely by the artist without the use of artificial intelligence tools. All artwork must be PG friendly. No inappropriate, offensive or violent content.

How to Apply:
Please fill out our online application to reserve your space.
*Due to limited space, submissions are capped at 325, one submission per student. Deadline to submit application is July 31, 2026, by 5 PM.

What to Submit:
One (1) original piece of artwork in any of the above media.

The Museum reserves the right to accept or reject any artwork submitted for consideration at its sole discretion. The Museum is not responsible for any lost or damaged artwork.

Artwork Drop-off Dates: 
August 3-6, 2026, during Museum business hours: 10 am–5 pm.
Artwork Pickup:
All artwork must be picked up by Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5 PM.
Location: 
Muscarelle Museum of Art
611 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185

We encourage you to explore your creativity and share your voice with the community. This is a chance to be seen and celebrated, and to inspire others.