About the Student Art Committee:  

The City of Encinitas is forming a Student Art Committee to lead all aspects of presenting two juried exhibitions of two-dimensional student art per year.  Committee members will have the opportunity to take part in developing a theme for each exhibition, serve on a jury panel, curate the exhibition, and/or participate in installation and deinstallation of the artworks.  Members may also work together to create and plan the Art Night exhibition celebration, and work on marketing promotions to spread the word to the greater community.

Serving on the Student Art Committee can provide a fun, and invaluable experience for future artists.  It is a great addition to college applications and a solid resume builder for anyone looking for employment in the art field.  Students will learn to work collaboratively and creatively with their peers to design and problem solve all aspects of an exhibition.  Students will also gain experience in event planning as they design and implement the celebration of local student art. 

Eligibility

The Student Art Committee will be primarily comprised of student artists and art enthusiasts in grades 7-12 who are residents of, or attend school in, the City of Encinitas. Recent high-school graduates and college students are also eligible to join. Students under the age of 18 must have approval from a parent or legal guardian.  The committee will be supported by members of the Encinitas Arts staff and representatives of the Encinitas Commission for the Arts.

Student Exhibition Information

Entries for the Spring 2025 Student Art Exhibition, Icons of Encinitas, will be accepted through October 14, 2025.  Members of the Student Art Committee jury panel will select the works to be included in the inaugural exhibition.  Committee members will then curate the exhibition.  The exhibition will be installed by members of the committee in January 2025, and deinstalled after Art Night on a date TBD.  Committee members on the marketing team will be responsible for creating promotions to publicize the exhibition and Art Night activities.  The committee will also play an integral role in the planning and implementation of Art Night on May 3, 2025.   

Committee members may choose to participate in a single aspect or be all-in at every step of this exciting opportunity.

Applications for the Fall 2025 Student Art Exhibition will be accepted in January 2025. It will be displayed from September to December 2025 with the specific installation and deinstallation dates to be determined.  All exhibiting student artists must attend the related Art Night exhibition celebration in November 2025.

Opportunities

Student Art Committee members can choose to participate in some or all of the activities necessary to create a successful visual art exhibition, pending their availability and areas of interest.  Opportunities include: 

• Developing a theme for future student exhibitions
• Reviewing and serving on the jury panel to select the artworks accepted for the exhibition 
• Curating the exhibition 
• Installing and deinstalling the exhibition 
• Working on the marketing and promotions team to help publicize the Artist Call, Student Art Exhibition, and Art Night
• Assist in planning and presentation of Art Night 

Application Deadline

Applications for the Student Art Committee will be received on a rolling basis and reviewed bi-monthly.  Applications will only be accepted online. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.