For those schools who have not participated in recent years or ever before, the Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival happens over two consecutive days in mid-March. We invite all teens ages 13-19 to experience professional critiques in their artistic disciplines, fun and interactive cross-disciplinary workshops, peer performances, and exhibitions. We provide a welcoming environment for students to showcase their skills and hear valuable critiques from professional artists.
We welcome high schools, middle schools, home-schooled students, art/music studios, and dance schools to participate. If your school does not sign up, individual teens can register with the help of their parents (if under 18 years old).
I am excited to announce that the preparations for the 2024 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts Festival have begun! This year's theme is Art Without Limits!
"Art Without Limits" is all about encouraging self-expression without fear of criticism or judgment. It inspires students to explore different art forms and step out of their comfort zones, allowing for boundless possibilities in art. While it is not compulsory to use this theme to participate, we encourage teachers to motivate their students to create works that embrace this versatile theme and have fun with it.
The theme is a valuable tool for teachers who develop curricula around the concept and helps to centralize the marketing of the event each year. During the festival, there will be several workshops and a group exhibition that will utilize the theme of Art Without Limits.
This year, Brookdale Community College will once again partner with Monmouth Arts to host the festival on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15, 2024, on Brookdale's Lincroft campus during the college's Spring Break.
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Prior to registering, please read through the 2024 General Festival Guidelines and the guidelines for each discipline that your school plans to participate in. These guidelines can be found below.
The deadline to register is February 2, 2024.
Click here for the 2024 General Guidelines.
2024 GUIDELINES:
Instrumental Solo and Small Instrumental Ensemble
Jazz and Large Instrumental Ensemble
Vocal Solos and Small Vocal Ensemble
2024 DUE DATES:
Registration Form: February 2, 2024
Payment for Registration: February 2, 2024
Evaluation Forms: February 9, 2024
Sheet Music: February 16, 2024
Video & Creative Writing Submissions: February 16, 2024
REGISTRATION FEES
Purchase orders and checks can be made payable to "Monmouth Arts" and can be mailed or faxed to:
ATTN: Sandy Riddle, Arts Education & Events Director
Monmouth Arts
130 Maple Avenue, Suite 7B
Red Bank, NJ 07701
FAX: (732) 212-0530
EVALUATION FORMS
In addition to submitting entries, all registered schools and independent registrants must submit Evaluation Forms for every discipline they are registered for. Below, you will find the Evaluation Form for each discipline. All Evaluation Forms are to be submitted no later than February 9, 2024.
Instrumental Solo and Small Instrumental Ensemble
ADJUDICATION SCHEDULE
WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
Monmouth Arts is seeking professional artists who are interested in presenting workshops throughout the duration of the festival.
The Festival's theme this year is Art Without Limits. We chose this theme as a celebration of self-expression without fear of judgment or criticism and encourages students to explore different art forms. Art Without Limits is about stepping out of your comfort zone! The theme is applicable to all the different art disciplines. Although it's not mandatory to use to participate, we encourage you to motivate your students to create work that utilizes this versatile theme and have fun with it!
We are looking for several workshops to carry out this theme in a variety of innovative and engaging ways for students aged 13-19. Please note, however, that to be considered proposals do not need to cater to the theme. We expect many of our workshops and masterclasses to be non-thematic.
If you or your organization is interested in submitting a workshop proposal, please fill out the Workshop Proposal Form by clicking the button below. Proposals will be reviewed as they come in and artists will be contacted as soon as possible to confirm acceptance. Workshop proposals are due January 26, 2024.
COVER CONTEST
Monmouth Arts invites student artists to submit designs to be considered for the cover of the 2024 Teen Arts Festival program! In addition to having your design on the cover of the program, the winner will receive a prize!
Theme: Art Without Limits
The Festival's theme this year is Art Without Limits. We chose this theme as a celebration of self-expression without fear of judgment or criticism and encourages students to explore different art forms. Art Without Limits is about stepping out of your comfort zone!
Deadline: February 9, 2024
Click here to download the Submission Form
Submission Guidelines:
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Students submitting design work must be registered for the 2024 Monmouth Arts Teen Arts festival.
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Designs should reflect the theme Art Without Limits.
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Submissions should be original ideas only. Of course, we encourage you to be inspired by your favorite comics and characters but please only use original ideas and non-trademarked designs.
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Monmouth Arts will add text as an overlay to the image with the festival name and relevant logos. The Monmouth Arts logo is available on our website to be used in your design as a placeholder for where you believe the logo should be within the design, but please be aware that Monmouth Arts reserves the right to alter those placements.
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All visual art forms are welcome (traditional or digital art forms; photographs of 3-dimensional work are acceptable)
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Designs must be submitted as a .pdf, in addition to the Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign file. Adobe files must include all editable layers. In other words, the file should be editable by our team. Altogether, a native file and an exported file must be submitted.
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Size: 8.5" x 5.5" plus .125" bleed
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A signed Submission Form must be sent in with the design in order to be considered. We will accept submissions from either individual students directly or educators on their behalf.
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Submissions are due February 10th and the winner will be announced in early March.
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Submission form and design must be emailed to Arts Education and Events Director, Sandy Riddle, at sandy@monmoutharts.org by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 9, 2024.
ARTWORK LABELS
Click here to download labels for Visual Art & Photography
These labels are to be put on the back of each piece of artwork (on the bottom for 3D work). The label must be present, filled out completely, and attached before drop-off. It is the responsibility of the artist or teacher to ensure the label is attached to the work. Work without labels will not be adjudicated.
2024 FESTIVAL SPONSORS
In-Kind Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
2024 Sponsorship and Ad form links below:
Click here to download the 2024 Teen Arts Festival Program
Click here to download 2024 Sponsorship Form
Click here to download 2024 Ad Journal Form
Click here to download Ad Sizing Specifications
Questions?
Contact the Arts Education & Events Director, Sandy Riddle at:
732.212.1890 x102