Art Competition 2025
Join our international exhibition where artists explore the power of community to foster belonging and support through various mediums. Open to painters, photographers, and digital creators worldwide.
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Mission Statement
Artistic Change Makers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering teens to use art as a catalyst for social transformation.
Ignite Change
Art raises awareness for pressing social and environmental issues, amplifies marginalized voices, and inspires appreciation for beauty, justice, and human connection.
Provide Resources
We provide young artists with the tools, platforms, and opportunities to voice concerns, challenge injustices, and spark meaningful dialogue.
Foster Activism
Our programs foster artistic activism, encouraging teens to turn their passion into purpose and their visions into movements.
Together, we are building a generation of bold, compassionate changemakers who use art not just to reflect the world—but to reshape it.
Competition Theme: Community Through Art
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Belonging
Art creates spaces where everyone can find acceptance and connection
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Support
Communities lift each other through collaborative creation and appreciation
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Growth
Together we nurture creative development and cultural evolution
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Dialogue
Art opens conversations that bridge differences and build understanding
Through this exhibition, we aim to explore how communities shape our artistic identities and how art, in turn, strengthens community bonds. Your work will contribute to a powerful collective statement about the essential role of community in our creative lives.
Call for Artists:
Share Your Vision of Community
Diverse Mediums
Explore painting, photography, and digital art to express your vision.
Global Participation
Join artists from around the world in this international exhibition.
  • Middle School Students
  • High School Students
  • College Students
Important Dates
  • Online Submission Deadline : June 30, 2025
  • Winner Announcement : Mid-July 2025
We will invite the selected artists to exhibit their work. (details to follow)
Submission Process and Requirements
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Prepare Your Work
Create up to 3 entries on the theme of "Community."
Artwork should be no larger than 10MB.
Document with high-resolution photos.
Ensure your unique artistic perspective reflects community and belonging.
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Submit Application
Complete the online form with artist info and artwork details. Include high-quality images with titles, mediums, dimensions, and descriptions.
FREE
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Await Notification
Curators will review submissions based on originality, merit, and relevance.
Selected artists receive artwork delivery/shipping instructions, deadlines, and location specifics.
Keep contact information current to avoid missing updates.
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Winner Announcement: Mid-July 2025
Selected artists will be invited to exhibit their work in August 2025.
Exhibition Details and Timeline
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June 30, 2025
Online application deadline (11:59 PM Pacific Time).
FREE
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Mid-July 2025
Winner Announcement
Selected artists will be invited to exhibit their work (details to follow).
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August 2025
Exhibition opens to the public.
Exact dates and location will be announced to accepted artists.
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Post-Exhibition
Artwork pickup after the closing reception. Date and time will be provided. We are not responsible for artwork not picked up as arranged.
Contact Information
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Thank you for participating in our Art Competition-Artist Change Makers 2025.
Please fill in the form with your personal information and the art idea you want to submit.

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