Call for Artists: International Youth Art Competition and Showcase 2026

CICA Museum invites young artists worldwide, ages 14 to 22, to participate in the “International Youth Art Competition and Showcase 2026.” Selected artists will receive a digital certificate, with a printed copy available for in person pickup. Selected works including photographs, prints, paintings, video art, sculptures, and installations will be presented in a group exhibition at the CICA Museum.

* Deadline: October 23, 2025

* Categories
– Photographs & 2D Digital Art
– Video & Interactive Art
– Painting, Sculpture & Installation Art

* Installation Guidelines
– Photographs & 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10×10 inches, framed, and installed by our curators and assistants. Upon request, works can be printed and framed in larger sizes; additional fees may apply.

– Video & Interactive Art
The Museum will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players. Multiple single-channel works will be screened through a projector. If a work requires an exclusive projector or more than two projectors/monitors, please indicate this in your submission email. Additional fees may apply.

– Painting, Sculpture & Installation Art
Artists are responsible for the shipment and return of their physical works, as well as all related expenses. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 39 inches (1 m) on the longest side. Installation pieces should not exceed 39×39×79 inches (1×1×2 m, w×l×h). Wall-mounted works should not exceed 10 kg. If you wish to submit works exceeding these size or weight limits, please indicate this in your submission email.

* Exhibition Dates: May 6 – 24, 2026
(Dates subject to change)

* How to submit your work:
Please visit our website for more information.
(https://cicamuseum.com/international-youth-art/)

Salary: None 

Benefits:CICA Museum invites young artists worldwide, ages 14 to 22, to participate in the “International Youth Art Competition and Showcase 2026.” Selected artists will receive a digital certificate, with a printed copy available for in person pickup. Selected works including photographs, prints, paintings, video art, sculptures, and installations will be presented in a group exhibition at the CICA Museum.

Education requirements: None 

Deadline to apply: October 23, 2025

Documents required to apply: Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: Please visit our website for more information.