Young Originals:
Youth Art Exhibition
November 1-7, 2026
Open to young artists ages 4-18 / Pre-K thru 12th grade
Public School - Private School - Homeschool
Created and presented by Venue On Main in conjunction with Willard Stone Day
Celebrating The Next Generation of Artists
Young Originals is an annual youth art exhibition created to give young artists a place to have their work displayed, recognized, and celebrated in a tru gallery setting.
Whether you paint, draw, photograph, sculpt, work with clay, or create in another visual medium, we want to see what you create.
THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE.
CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS
YOUNG ORGINALS
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ART EXHIBITION
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WHO CAN ENTER?
Young Originals is open to students ages 4-18 / Pre-K thru 12th grage
Students may attend public school, private school, or be homeschooled
All skill levels are welcome. You do not have to consider yourself an experienced artist to enter.
WHAT CAN BE SUBMITTED?
What Kind of Art Can Be Entered?
Almost any form of original visual art is welcome, including: Painting, drawing, sketching, watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, photography, pottery, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, collage.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE: IT MUST BE THE STUDENT’S WORK.
Artwork must be created by the student. Photography must be photographed by the student.
NO AI-GENERATED ARTWORK. NO 3D-PRINTED ARTWORK. NO PARENT-CREATED ARTWORK.
Parents and teachers may provide normal instruction and guidance, but the finished piece must belong to the young artist.
THURSDAY
October 22
Artwork submission deadline
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