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TEENS CURATE TEENS (TCT)

ARTISTS 

What do you want to say? Make a statement with your art. Connect with a community of creative teens like you who want to use art to effect change.   

Teens Curate Teens (TCT) is a free out-of-school program that brings together NYC high school artists and curators to produce an art exhibition based on a subject selected by teens.

Vote for the 2026 TCT spring exhibition theme for a chance to winner a $25 gift card. Take our TEEN-ONLY survey here!

Spring 2026 TCT artist applications will open in late January or early February 2026

• Eligibility: Open to all NYC teens in grades 9–12
• Submit your original artwork in any medium—Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Video, Photography, Installation, Dance, Poetry, Music, Theater, Collage, Performance Art, Fashion, Sound, Experimental, Digital—all art is welcome!

There are no calls for art open at this time. To be notified about future opportunities, follow ArtsConnection on Instagram @teens.artsconnection and sign up for the Teen Programs newsletter.

As a TCT Artist, you will:  

• Create original artwork in any medium that reflects your personal perspective responding to this year’s theme  
• or submit a proposal for a site-specific artwork. 
• If selected you will be in a group exhibition in a public gallery, and connect with other creatives in meetups and at the opening reception 
• Receive an award for a $100 gift card from BLICK Art Materials 

How to Apply:  

• Once your artwork is ready, take a photograph or scan
• Curators review online submissions 
• Submit your online application to ArtsConnection by the deadline