Opportunities for student artists
Two national art calls
These art calls for students came to Hub HQ thanks to our partners at NASAA, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. Good luck!
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has an opportunity for schools and families.
EEOC is launching a student art contest in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It welcomes submissions of original artworks in all mediums, including drawings, paintings, photos, dance, songs, videos, poetry, essays, etc. The contest is open to all K-12 students who are residents of the United States. Artwork must be an original work created without the use of artificial intelligence—AI. Learn more about the contest at 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act Art Contest or contact ArtContest@eeoc.gov with questions.
- Submissions are due on or before January 20, 2025.
Compose for musical theater
The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, presented by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT), is a unique educational and professional development opportunity for high school students across the country to write and showcase musical compositions that could be part of a musical theater production. Submissions are due January 31, 2025. Learn more about the challenge at Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students.
- Submissions are due January 31, 2025.