Open Call: Apply for the Teen Art Council | NSU Art Museum today! Now through August 29, 2026

 

Apply to the Teen Art Council (TAC) at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale!

New applications are now open for consideration to all rising Freshman through Junior grade level students entering the 2026 – 2027 school year. If you are interested in community engagement and supporting the arts, we encourage you to apply. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply!

The Teen Art Council (TAC) at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale embraces teens and empowers peers within the museum space by providing programming and support that enhance leadership skills, critical thinking, and developmental milestones for an emerging professional. By fostering a designated, incubated safe space for teens’ perspectives to convene, NSU Art Museum initiates lifelong relationships with the teen demographic.

This program allows teens to have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to plan events, investigate exhibitions, and discover the inner workings of the museum. Our mission is to create spaces and programs for teen representation and bridge the gap between teenagers and NSU Art Museum.

NSU Art Museum presents Teen Exhibition: CALL FOR TEEN ARTISTS!

CALLING ALL BROWARD TEENS: ANNUAL TEEN ART EXHIBITION

Submission Deadline: 2/6/26 at 12 am Opening Reception: 3/5/26 at 5 pm Location: NSU Art Museum

Calling all Broward Teen Artists! Want to see your artwork displayed in an upcoming exhibition at NSU Art Museum? Submissions are now open for the third annual Teen Art Exhibition at NSU Art Museum, Lost & Found. Submit your artwork through our digital application by February 6th to have your work considered for exhibition and for a chance to win prizes! Lost & Found is a dynamic celebration of the fleeting, the forgotten, and the rediscovered, showcasing the vibrant creativity of teens from diverse backgrounds. In this annual exhibition, we explore the delicate balance between what slips away and what reappears, celebrating the beauty in both loss and discovery. Each piece invites viewers into a world where hidden treasures of imagination, personal memories, and whimsical moments come to life through the eyes of young artists. The works on display in Lost & Found offer a glimpse into the unique ways teens interpret the process of finding and losing. The exhibition captures the magic of youth in transition, where moments of clarity often emerge unexpectedly amid the chaos of growing up. Whether through photography, sculpture, painting, or digital media—teens reveal their stories of what has been lost and what has returned, often in forms they could never have anticipated. Through moments of wonder, whimsy, and insight, these works highlight the power of art to bring what is forgotten back into focus, offering a visual representation of how we navigate our personal histories, dreams, and desires. Lost & Found is a testament to the resilience of creativity, and a reminder that sometimes, the most profound discoveries are made when we least expect them.

SUBMISSION FORM

Submission guidelines:   The online submission period is open through 12 am on Friday, February 6. Drop-off time for physical pieces of art is February 13 – March 1 at NSU Art Museum (One East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 33301) Applicants must be aged 13 to 19 years and must be attending high school in Broward County All mediums are encouraged, including visual art, dance, music, writing, and performance. There is a maximum of 3 submissions per artist, and all artwork must be recent work made within the student’s high school term. All submissions must be submitted through the online form or by emailing Education1@nova.edu.

NSU Art Museum Teen Art Council Exhibition Opening Thursday, April 3rd

FREE FIRST THURSDAY SUNNY DAYS/STARRY NIGHTS + Exhibition Opening Thursday, April 3, 2025 11 am – 7 pm Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights. TEEN ART COUNCIL EXHIBITION OPENING Join us for the opening reception of (un)Natural Selection, an exhibition showcasing artwork in all media by Broward County teens. Free Admission! 5 - 7 pm  Curated by student members of NSU Art Museum’s Teen Art Council In the spirit of environmental awareness and inspired by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, 1983, this exhibition explores the evolving relationship between humanity and nature. (un)Natural Selection is a call for change, a platform for young voices to be heard, and an exploration of the role art can play in influencing social and environmental progress. Guest jurors artists Susan Alvarez, Cici McMonigle, and Zoe Schweiger will select winners of prizes that will be awarded at the opening. MINI MUSE Get creative with us during Mini Muse for our free drop-in art-making project offered from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. This drop-in art-making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone and let your imagination run wild.  Materials are provided and all are welcome. VISIT NSU Art Museum One East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 CONTACT 954-525-5500 Email us HOURS Sunday: Noon - 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Monday: Closed Sunny Days and Starry Nights FREE admission every first Thursday of the month: 11 am -7 pm   Starry Nights is presented by Broward Health ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility Policy Accessibility Statement