ArtNow 2022: Brave New Worlds
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ArtNow 2022: Brave New Worlds
Brave New Worlds marks 11 years of the ArtNow Annual Juried High School Exhibition and two years since the beginning of the global pandemic. As we all continue to push forward amidst an era of disharmony and disorder, NUMU prompted students to be bold in their visions of hope, equality, justice, and change. The artwork represented in this year’s exhibition highlights the capacity of youth to observe social changes at a deep individual and collective level.
This year, over 580 unique artwork entries were submitted by students, of which 79 are on view. These works represent students from 26 high schools across Santa Clara County, and a diverse range of topics including the impact of technology on daily life, environmentalism, space exploration, freedom of gender expression, and political activism. Today’s youth are the builders and leaders of tomorrow. We hope that this year’s exhibition can inspire us all to dream of a brave new world.
You are the builders and leaders of tomorrow, and your actions today will shape our future. As we continue to grow from an era of disharmony and disorder as a result of the pandemic, political turmoil, and environmental crisis, you can be an agent of change. What is your vision of the world to come? Consider what we are growing towards; be bold in your visions of hope, equality, justice, and change.
NUMU invites Santa Clara County high school students to create an original work of art inspired by their dream for a brave new world.
About ArtNow
ArtNow is an award-winning annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). ArtNow offers opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience by participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. Look for #artnowatnumu on social media.
Questions? Email artnow@numulosgatos.org
Catalog & Resources
ArtNow 2022 on NUMU’s Blog
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition.
Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students. Students have the opportunity to win awards in 8 artistic categories as well as an overall Best in Show award and a People’s Choice award. The categories are Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art & Video/Animation. The awards in each category and the Best in Show award are determined by a panel of guest judges. Our judges for the 11th annual ArtNow Exhibition Brave New Worlds are Kathy Aoki, Henry Chambers, Mitra Fabian, Tony May and James Morgan.
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ArtNow Artwork Pick-up at NUMU
Where: NUMU, Los Gatos Civic Center, 106 E. Main Street, CA, 95030
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13 | 10am - 4pm
Questions? Email artnow@numulosgatos.org.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
Closing Day for ArtNow 2022 Brave New Worlds on Sunday May 22, 2022.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
This special event is reserved for ArtNow exhibiting artists, their parents and teachers. We'll be celebrating the accomplishments of these talented emerging artists, with talks with the NUMU team, significant individuals, and of course the announcement the award winners in this year's exhibition.
Save the date! Registration info will be sent directly to all exhibiting artists and teachers.
At this free, virtual information session, California College of the Arts will give tips on creating and curating your art school portfolio from a member of our admissions team! We'll share some examples of work to help you get inspired, talk about what portfolio reviewers look for, and how to make yours stand out. The workshop will also cover info about CCA and the application process and will conclude with a Q&A, so bring all your questions!
“We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.” These words by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. haven’t rung truer then now. How can we come together to create a Brave New World where each of us is seen and included? How can we reimagine our society, how would our city look 500 years from now?
Mosaic America invites the community to envision and work towards creating a mosaic of American cultures, weaving a thread of authentic representation through History, Identities, and Cultures. Join us as dancers, musicians, and poets of Silicon Valley take us on an evocative journey through an American Mosaic.
At this free, virtual information session California College of the Arts will cover basic financial aid information on topics like FAFSA, scholarship eligibility, and how to apply for financial aid, plus, the financial aid options we offer at California College of the Arts. We'll also leave time for Q&A at the end of the session with one of our financial aid coordinators.
At this free, virtual information session, California College of the Arts will give tips on creating and curating your art school portfolio from a member of our admissions team! We'll share some examples of work to help you get inspired, talk about what portfolio reviewers look for, and how to make yours stand out. The workshop will also cover info about CCA and the application process and will conclude with a Q&A, so bring all your questions!
In this portfolio review you will have 15 minutes to meet one-on-one with a CCA admission counselor and talk about your work. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to share your portfolio digitally or bring sketchbooks or pieces that you can carry with you easily. Your portfolio should include your best and most recent work, but it can also include works in progress, sketchbooks, and first drafts. We recommend that you collect 5–15 pieces that show the range of your work. We are interested to learn about your process, methods, and thinking. Before the event, practice explaining how you develop your ideas, articulating where you want to go with those ideas, and sharing how you arrive at a completed work.
Opening Day for ArtNow 2022 Brave New Worlds on Friday March 25, 2022.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
At this free, virtual information session California College of the Arts will cover basic financial aid information on topics like FAFSA, scholarship eligibility, and how to apply for financial aid, plus, the financial aid options we offer at California College of the Arts. We'll also leave time for Q&A at the end of the session with one of our financial aid coordinators.
At this free, virtual information session, California College of the Arts will give tips on creating and curating your art school portfolio from a member of our admissions team! We'll share some examples of work to help you get inspired, talk about what portfolio reviewers look for, and how to make yours stand out. The workshop will also cover info about CCA and the application process and will conclude with a Q&A, so bring all your questions!
Artwork Drop-off Instructions for all Exhibiting Artists
Artwork Drop-off Details
All exhibiting student artists must schedule drop-off appointments. Questions? email artnow@numulosgatos.org
Where: NUMU, Los Gatos Civic Center, 106 E. Main Street, CA, 95030
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13 | 10am - 4pm No work will be accepted after Sunday, March 13.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
Exhibiting Artists for ArtNow 2022 Brave New Worlds will be announced on Friday February 25, 2022.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
Applications to the 2022 ArtNow exhibition are open to all Santa Clara County high school students, grades 9-12, public, private, and homeschooled. The exhibition opens to the public on March 25, 2020. A professional development scholarship, and cash awards in several categories, including painting, watercolor and drawing, sculpture, and video art will be awarded at the opening reception.
At this free, virtual information session California College of the Arts will cover basic financial aid information on topics like FAFSA, scholarship eligibility, and how to apply for financial aid, plus, the financial aid options we offer at California College of the Arts. We'll also leave time for Q&A at the end of the session with one of our financial aid coordinators.
At this free, virtual information session, California College of the Arts will give tips on creating and curating your art school portfolio from a member of our admissions team! We'll share some examples of work to help you get inspired, talk about what portfolio reviewers look for, and how to make yours stand out. The workshop will also cover info about CCA and the application process and will conclude with a Q&A, so bring all your questions!
Submissions for ArtNow 2022 Brave New Worlds open Friday November 12, 2021 and close Sunday February 13, 2022 at midnight.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
Applications to the 2022 ArtNow exhibition are open to all Santa Clara County high school students, grades 9-12, public, private, and homeschooled. The exhibition opens to the public on March 25, 2020. A professional development scholarship, and cash awards in several categories, including painting, watercolor and drawing, sculpture, and video art will be awarded at the opening reception.
At this free, virtual information session California College of the Arts will cover basic financial aid information on topics like FAFSA, scholarship eligibility, and how to apply for financial aid, plus, the financial aid options we offer at California College of the Arts. We'll also leave time for Q&A at the end of the session with one of our financial aid coordinators.
At this free, virtual information session California College of the Arts will cover basic financial aid information on topics like FAFSA, scholarship eligibility, and how to apply for financial aid, plus, the financial aid options we offer at California College of the Arts. We'll also leave time for Q&A at the end of the session with one of our financial aid coordinators.
Submissions for ArtNow 2022 Brave New Worlds open Friday November 12, 2021 and close Sunday January 30, 2022 at midnight.
ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The ArtNow Exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. $10,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students.
Applications to the 2022 ArtNow exhibition are open to all Santa Clara County high school students, grades 9-12, public, private, and homeschooled. The exhibition opens to the public on March 25, 2020. A professional development scholarship, and cash awards in several categories, including painting, watercolor and drawing, sculpture, and video art will be awarded at the opening reception.
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At this free, virtual information session California College of the Arts will cover basic financial aid information on topics like FAFSA, scholarship eligibility, and how to apply for financial aid, plus, the financial aid options we offer at California College of the Arts. We'll also leave time for Q&A at the end of the session with one of our financial aid coordinators.
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Meet Gina Bae, an emerging young artist who just won the Best in Show award for NUMU’s ArtNow 2022 Annual High School Juried Exhibition Brave New Worlds. Gina is graduating this year, 2022, from Palo Alto High School and plans to attend Rhode Island School of Design this fall, to pursue fine art and illustration. In this post Gina shares some reflections on her involvement ArtNow and her own art practice. Follow Gina on Instagram @baegullart and check out her website portfolio!