EMERGING 2024 

Warwick Center for the Arts (WFCA) is seeking original works for our annual Emerging exhibit,  featuring young student artists aged 14-22, which will run from May 4th through June 7th.  As the world around us continues to rapidly change and evolve, we look to the younger generation to show us the world through their eyes.  

All themes and media will be considered, including work created in school, under the guidance of an instructor, or independently. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital, animation, video, creative writing, mixed media – all create genre’s considered!  The show will be juried by a panel of art educators.  In an effort to make the experience of entering an art exhibit as barrier free as possible,  we are waiving all entry fees for this exhibit.  This is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to have their work shown at a gallery for public viewing. 

Emerging 2024 

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS: 

Works must be original and completed during the last 24 months; works previously exhibited at WCFA will not be accepted. Ideally all artworks will be exhibit-ready (framed and wired, no sawtooth hangers) upon delivery. 

If you are not able to prepare your work to be hung (i.e. frame and/or wire) please contact us.  We are happy to provide assistance.

DETAILS:

ENTRY FEES: There is no entry fee for this show! Yay, free! 

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Step 1: Complete the registration form on the Call for Art page on the WCFA website. Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration.

Step 2: Drop off will be on April 27th between 10:00 – 2:00 pm, at Warwick Center for the Arts. Artists may bring up to 3 pieces of artwork. All artwork must be labeled with your name and artwork title. If you (or someone representing you) are unable to drop off your artwork on this date, please contact our office to make other arrangements.

New this year! On Saturday, April 27th we will also be offering students the opportunity to share your artwork with professional artists for a very informal “portfolio review”, which will provide you with valuable feedback. If you would like to participate in this optional, free opportunity, please indicate that on the registration form. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• ARTWORK DROP OFF/Portfolio Feedback APRIL 27th (Saturday) between 10am to 2pm 
• NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK – MAY 1st. You will be sent an email indicating which pieces will be included in the show. All participating artists are guaranteed at least one piece of their artwork will be included in the show.
• PICK UP OF UNACCEPTED ARTWORK – Friday, May 3rd between 11am-5pm, or Saturday, May 4th between 11am-3pm 
• CLOSING RECEPTION & AWARDS – Saturday, June 8th 1-3pm. Artists will bring their work home after the Closing Reception.

AWARDS: Three “Excellence Awards” will be presented at the opening reception. The WCFA reserves the right to add additional awards as opportunities become available. 

JUROR (for awards) will be WCFA Art Educators

QUESTIONS:  exhibits@warwickcfa.org | (401) 737-0010

Photo credit: “Home of the Free– Land of the Incarcerated” exhibited in WCFA Emerging 2023 by Andrew Myers from North Kingstown Senior High School.