Call for Submissions: MAEA Recognitions Virtual Exhibit

The MAEA Recognitions Virtual Exhibit is accepting submissions now through January 16, 2026. This juried exhibit is open to students in grades 9-12. Teachers submitting work must be MAEA members. Check out the exhibit submission deadline and schedule below and visit the Recognitions Exhibit page for everything you need to know.

MAEA Recognitions Submission Schedule:

Open for Submissions: December 4, 2025 – January 16, 2026 – Deadline extended
Jurying Process: January 19 – February 4, 2026
Notifications of Acceptance by February 5, 2026
(YAM Submissions Due February 6, 2026)
Online exhibit posted to MAEA website by February 27, 2026

Consider donating today to support the MAEA Art Educator Awards that are part of this exhibit.

Questions? Email student_recognition@massarted.com

December 7, 2025 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Congratulations – MAEA Recognitions Exhibit

Congratulations to all of the high school students with work accepted into the 2025 Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions exhibit.

Thank you to all the teachers who supported their students so they were able to participate in the exhibit and to all the art educators who worked to put this exhibit together.

View the full exhibit here.

April 4, 2025 Mel Mastrolia 0

MAEA Recognitions Virtual Exhibit for 2025

The MAEA Recognitions Virtual Exhibit is accepting submissions starting December 6, 2024 through January 26, 2025. This juried exhibit is open to students in grades 9-12. Teachers submitting work must be MAEA members. Check out the exhibit deadline and schedule below and visit the Recognitions Exhibit page for everything you need to know.

New for 2025 Exhibit – we are accepting animations up to 25 mb in size under the Animation category!

Recognitions Submissions Schedule for 2025:

Eligibility for submission: Artwork that has not previously been submitted to MAEA Recognitions.
Artwork accompanied by an artist statement, submitted digitally via ArtCall Open: December 6, 2024 through January 26, 2025.
Jurying process: January 28 – February 16, 2025.
Notifications of acceptance by February 19, 2025.
Online exhibit posted to MAEA website by March 18, 2025.

Questions: student_recognition@massarted.com

November 25, 2024 Mel Mastrolia 0

Recognitions Exhibit – Important Information

Details are coming together for the 2025 MAEA Recognitions exhibit. High School educators check out the exhibit page to find some basic information to help you plan for submitting student artwork for the 2025 exhibit. The submission portal will open in early December through late January.

Start thinking about what HS work you plan to submit today!

October 6, 2024 Melissa Mastrolia 0

The Virtual MAEA Recognitions Exhibit is Live!

Congratulations to all of the artists with work in the exhibit! Please also take a moment to check out the 27 award winners on the MAEA website.

Thank you to all of the educators who worked hard to make this virtual exhibit happen and to our sponsors, Davis Publications and Sargent Art.

MAEA Recognitions Committee

Helen Downey, Former K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Marlborough Public Schools; MAEA Treasurer

Laura Howick, Director of Education, Fitchburg Art Museum

Anne Kress, Retired Art Educator, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools

Kathleen Flynn, Waltham High School

Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School

Rebecca Kostich, Groton-Dunstable Regional High School

Constance Moore, Winthrop High School

Diana Adams Woodruff, Former Visual Arts Director K-12, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools; Recognitions Committee Chair

MAEA Recognitions Jury Panel:
Dr. Ralph Caouette: Adjunct Instructor, Fitchburg State University, NAEA 2021 MacArthur Goodwin Award for Distinguished Service Within the Profession
Anne Kress: Artist, Art Educator, Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools (Ret.)
Timothy O’Connor: Arts Administrator Scholastics /New England Art Conference Director (Ret.)
Dr. Kristi Oliver, Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications
Ann Holt PhD: Art & Design Educator, Visiting Assistant Professor, Pratt Institute School of Art, Adjunct Instructor, Adelphi University, Advisor and Artist Teacher, Arts Action Group, artsaction.org

March 27, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

2021 MAEA Recognitions Exhibit Now Accepting Submissions

Registration for the 2021 Online Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists (MAEA) Recognitions Juried Exhibit is now LIVE! Each teacher can submit up to 5 student entries (1 entry per student) on ArtCall. The submission deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021. Visit the MAEA Recognitions exhibit page for everything you need to know.

More about the exhibit: Piloted in 2018, the Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognition Exhibit is a juried show for students of Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) members in grades 9-12. This exhibition has been very successful with participation growing annually. Student entries are submitted digitally and judged by a panel of art educators. Selected works were exhibited at the State Transportation Building in Boston.

December 12, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0

2021 Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions Exhibit Information

Due to the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the MAEA Recognitions Exhibit for 2021 will be a virtual exhibit, posted on the MAEA website. We see this as a real-life opportunity for students to express what is important to them in a visually powerful way. Presenting the exhibit online opens up the possibility of reaching a larger audience on a digital platform.

ADJUSTED RECOGNITIONS SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES FOR
2021:
1. Eligibility for submission: Artwork created between September 1, 2019 through January 15, 2021, that has not previously been submitted to MAEA Recognitions.
2. Artwork accompanied by an artist statement, submitted digitally via
Art Call; Deadline: January 15, 2021.
3. Jurying process January 15-30, 2021.
4. Online exhibit posted to MAEA website by March 1, 2021.

High school art educators please complete this 1-minute survey that was sent out on September 24. The MAEA Recognitions Committee thanks you in advance for your response.

More about the exhibit: Piloted in 2018, the Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognition Exhibit is a juried show for students of Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) members in grades 9-12. This exhibition has been very successful with participation growing annually. Student entries are submitted digitally and judged by a panel of art educators. Selected works were exhibited at the State Transportation Building in Boston.

Diana Adams Woodruff
MAEA Recognitions Committee Chair

September 21, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0

2021 Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions Exhibit Information

Piloted in 2018, the Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artist Recognition Exhibit is a juried show for students of Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) members in grades 9-12. This exhibition has been very successful with participation growing annually. Student entries are submitted digitally and judged by a panel of art educators. Selected works were exhibited at the State Transportation Building in Boston.

Due to the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the MAEA Recognitions Exhibit for 2021 will be a virtual exhibit, posted on the MAEA website. We see this as a real-life opportunity for students to express what is important to them in a visually powerful way. Presenting the exhibit online opens up the possibility of reaching a larger audience on a digital platform.

ADJUSTED RECOGNITIONS SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES FOR
2021:
1. Eligibility for submission: Artwork created between September 1, 2019 through January 15, 2021, that has not previously been submitted to MAEA Recognitions.
2. Artwork accompanied by an artist statement, submitted digitally via
Art Call; Deadline: January 15, 2021.
3. Jurying process January 15-30, 2021.
4. Online exhibit posted to MAEA website by March 1, 2021.

High school art teachers look for a one-minute survey regarding the 2021 MAEA Recognitions Exhibit coming soon to your email. The MAEA Recognitions Committee thanks you in advance for your response.

Diana Adams Woodruff
MAEA Recognitions Committee Chair

September 13, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Statewide YAM & MAEA Recognitions Exhibit – Exhibit Update

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak the State Transportation Building in Boston, where MAEA manages the 2nd Floor Atrium Gallery space, is currently closed to the public. The Statewide Youth Art Month exhibit and the Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions exhibit, which were scheduled to come down March 26 will continue to stay on display until we have a better idea of when we can get the show down and work returned back to teachers and students.

If you need a piece returned to you sooner please contact us and we will do our best to make arrangements.

Please contact:

Eleena Rioux (youthartmonth@massarted.com) re: the Youth Art Month exhibit
Diana Adams Woodruff (student_recognition@massarted.com) re: the Recognitions exhibit

We are in uncharted territory and we appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this together.

We are happy to share that the professional photographs taken at the Family Day Celebration have been shared with us. You can find the images here . Please feel free to share with your students and their families.

March 24, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0

2020 MAEA Recognitions Exhibit

Congratulations to all the artists with work accepted into the MAEA Recognitions exhibit and to the award winners! Please join us for a Family Celebration on Sunday March 1 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit is on view at the State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA. Click through to learn more about the exhibit, view the award winners, and web gallery.

A huge thank you to Davis Publications and Sargent Art for sponsoring awards for this Youth Art Month exhibit. Also thank you to the many volunteers who have helped make this exhibit happen.

February 2, 2020 Melissa Mastrolia 0