NAEA – National Art Honor Society and National Junior Art Honor Society
Picturing Play: Documenting Creativity in Early Childhood Exhibition February 6- March 20, 2027
Angell Street Galleries, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Art Education Association, is proud to present our Second Annual Early Childhood Exhibition!
We are seeking artwork and documentation from children (ages 0–6) to showcase in a collaborative gallery exhibit. Open to all Art and Early Childhood Educators in RI and MA. This special exhibition highlights the artistic experiences of young children from birth to age six. During these foundational early childhood years, play is how children understand the world, spark their imagination, and express creativity. At its core, play is art.
Submit works that emphasize play-based learning, inquiry, and children’s voices. Projects may be individual or collaborative works. Forms must be filled out by teachers
Teachers can turn in up to 3 projects! How many get accepted will just depend on how many total submissions we receive. Submissions cannot be larger than 24×36 inches. Video and digital submissions are a possibility. Please contact mgeisser@riaea.org with any questions.
Registration closes January 15, 2027
The Planet Earth Love Project
On behalf of 29 Pieces, we are honored to invite you to participate in The Planet Earth Love Project — an international art competition and exhibition celebrating creativity, compassion, environmental awareness, and the shared human experience.
How to Participate
- Visit The Planet Earth Love Project on the 29 Pieces website to download project lesson and materials. Now it’s time to make your art!
- Artwork needs to be photographed in square format. IMPORTANT: To submit art for our competition, photograph artwork, save as 300 dpi jpg file, and label like this: Country_LastName_FirstName Then go HERE to fill out submission form and upload art. Contact Karen@29Pieces.org or 29Pieces@gmail.com with questions.
- Host an exhibit at your school or community. Share photos of your exhibits on social media, tag @29Pieces using #PlanetEarthLoveProject.
- Please share the lesson and project with colleagues, friends, and family all over the world! Our goal is to see artwork from all continents!
Art Submission Process and Deadline
March 31, 2027: Deadline for submissions to be considered for The Planet Earth Love Project Art Competition. Artwork needs to be in square format. IMPORTANT: To submit art for our competition, photograph artwork, save as 300 dpi jpg file, and label like this: Country_LastName_FirstName Then go HERE to fill out submission form and upload art. Contact Karen@29Pieces.org or 29Pieces@gmail.com with questions.
April 22, 2027: Earth Day. Winners will be announced.
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest
🌎🎨 Calling young creatives!
What does environmental truth look like in an age of disinformation?
Bow Seat’s 2027 Blue Planet Awareness Contest, invites young people all over the world to explore the theme Nature of Truth: Environmentalism in an Age of Disinformation through art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia.
Use your creativity to explore how environmental disinformation shapes what we see, what we believe, and how we respond to environmental issues.
📅 Deadline: June 7, 2027
🔗 Learn more and enter: Ocean Awareness Contest | Tell Your Climate Story | Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation