Arc Gallery - Growing Up Now

Young people have little agency to decide their futures, but they will undoubtedly experience the consequences of decisions made by today’s adults in power. We encourage artists to reflect on this power imbalance in their work and to consider the ways in which children are often overlooked and marginalized in discussions about their own lives.

We invite artists of all backgrounds and mediums to submit works that explore the challenges and threats faced by children growing up in the world today.  From the looming threat of global warming and natural disasters to the rise of school shootings and the erosion of civil rights, young people today face unprecedented challenges that will shape their lives and the future of the planet they inhabit.

This call is open to all age groups and generations at all stages of their career. Submissions can include paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, and…