NUMU ArtNow – New Museum Los Gatos
Annual juried high school art exhibition inviting work from across Santa Clara County; selected works exhibited at the museum.
Submissions close Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:59 PM.
ArtNow is an award-winning annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition.
Students may submit one work of art.
How to Apply
- Submit one original artwork responding to the annual theme
- Complete the online submission form
- Include an artist statement of no more than 100 words
- Submit artwork image in .jpg format meeting quality requirements
- Must be a high school student in Santa Clara County
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