Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions Exhibit

MAEA Recognitions Exhibit LogoDetails are coming together for the 2025 MAEA Recognitions exhibit. Below you will find some basic information to help you plan for submitting student artwork for the 2025 exhibit.

This juried exhibit is open to grade 9-12 students of MAEA members.

  • Up to 5 student entries per art educator, one entry per student.
  • $5 submission fee per entry.
  • No size limits to artwork.
  • Individual student work only, collaborative pieces will not be accepted.
  • Artwork must be accompanied by an artist statement (400 character limit).
  • Artwork must not have been previously submitted to the MAEA Recognitions exhibit, including artwork completed during the last school year.
  • Media categories: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital/Graphic Design, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fashion and Printmaking.

Submitted entries are reviewed in a blind jury process. The jury panel has access to the artwork and artist statement only. No other identifying information is provided to jurors.

The submission process is done online via ArtCall, with the submission portal opening in early December through late January. The actual submission dates will be shared and posted on the MAEA website soon.

View all 124 artworks included in the 2024 exhibit, along with the accompanying artist statements and the awards slideshow here.

Consider donating today to support the MAEA Art Educator Awards, that are part of this exhibit. Last year we were able to give away ten $50 award on behalf of MAEA educators.

Questions: student_recognition@massarted.com