Young at Art - How to apply

Deadline to submit: Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 1 pm.

Be sure to read the program details carefully, including eligibility, art medium categories, evaluation criteria and preparing your artwork for display. This includes the requirements which you will need to prepare to submit before starting the application process:

• a title for your artwork 
• the art medium category you’re applying to 
• the presentation details for your artwork, which can include the dimensions or the specialized display equipment you would provide to present it in the gallery 
• a high-quality image or video of your work - committee members will make their selections based on the content you provide. To avoid any problems while submitting your artwork, please ensure that your file types are JPEG, JPG, PNG, or GIF, with a maximum file size of 5 MB per file for up to three files (15 MB total).
• an artist statement is a description of your artwork. This is your opportunity to share what inspired your creation and to let the selection committee know the thoughts, feelings and ideas behind your artwork. If your work is selected, this statement may be featured as the caption for your artwork on Instagram. The statement must be less than 1,000 characters.  

• Only one artwork entry permitted per person. 
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Partially completed works will not be accepted.
• Participation in Young at Art is free. 
• Submissions must not include profanity or discriminatory language. 
• Always properly source your artwork. Originality is very important, however if the artwork was inspired by another artist or a specific cultural tradition it must be referenced in your statement. 
• There is no particular theme for artwork submissions.

Please submit your application online.

After submitting your application, you will see the following confirmation text:

Thank you! 

Your artwork has been submitted to Young at Art 2025. 

The selection committee will meet in April 2025 to evaluate all submissions. You will be notified by mid-April if you are a selected artist. 

Please visit the Young at Art website ottawa.ca/youngatart for program details. 

Follow Young at Art on Instagram @youngatartott or like the Ottawa Recreation, Culture and Facilities Facebook page for ongoing reminders and updates. If you have any questions, please contact yaaeh@ottawa.ca 

If you do not receive the confirmation text, please reach out to us at yaaeh@ottawa.ca.