Ellen Chen
Rye Country Day High School, Grade 12
Dance With Her
Acrylic on canvas

Each year, the exhibition offers a window into the future of artistic expression, with works ranging from traditional critiques of societal norms to explorations of race, identity, and nature. Pieces often challenge conventional boundaries and evoke strong emotional connections, captivating visitors with thought-provoking content and stunning technical skill.

Impact on Young Artists: iCreate fosters confidence and creativity, providing a public platform for students to celebrate their passion for art. The experience of having their work juried and displayed in a museum setting is invaluable, as it encourages artistic growth, builds self-esteem, and provides a sense of accomplishment. The exhibition also serves as an inspiring community resource, demonstrating the depth of regional talent and offering a glimpse into the boundless potential of young minds.

With over 600-800 submissions received each year, the volume and quality of artwork are breathtaking. From this vast pool, approximately 55 pieces are selected to be displayed in the final exhibition, representing some of the finest young artists in the region. The exhibition also includes an online component, drawing more than 4,000 virtual visits and over 1,500 votes for the People’s Choice Award.

Supporting iCreate: The success of iCreate relies on community support. As a potential donor or corporate sponsor, your contribution will help sustain this important platform for emerging artists. Your involvement ensures that these young creators continue to have the opportunity to present their work to a broader audience, encouraging them to pursue their passion for the arts.

Art Awards: To recognize artistic excellence, iCreate offers the following cash prizes:

1st Place: $500, Youth at Bruce Award: $350, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200, Honorable Mentions: $100 (two-three recipients), People’s Choice Award: $350 (voted by the public, awarded in late July)

Angela Chiang
Scarsdale High School, Grade 12
When Asphalt Turns Water
Paper collage

River Bartosik-Murray
High School of Art and Design, Grade 12
Aging and Stitching
Oil on denim with thread, on wood

Calling All Talented High School Artists!

Get your artwork seen! For high school students in Fairfield County and surrounding Counties in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York area, this is your chance to have your work showcased at the prestigious Bruce Museum. Submit your best pieces to the iCreate 2024 Juried Regional High School Competition by April 20, 2025.

Selected artwork will be featured in a special gallery exhibition from June 8, 2025 to September 7, 2025, and all submissions will get recognition in an official video presentation. Top winners will take home cash prizes of up to $500!

How to enter:

• Submit up to three digital images of your artwork to MLendenmann@BruceMuseum.org by April 20, 2025.
• Include your name, contact email, high school name, grade, and medium used.
• Open to students in grades 9-12.

iCreate is a juried installation and approximately 55 final works are selected from the total submissions. Each year the submissions come from approximately 300 participating students. Over 1,000 votes are cast for the People's Choice Award from over 4,000 virtual visits to the online exhibition on BruceMuseum.org.

iCreate participation is open enrollment to all regional high school students. Students have until midnight April 20, 2025, to submit their art entries for this year's iCreate virtual exhibition presented online at Brucemuseum.org

Criteria: Fine Art entries will be limited to two-dimensional original works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, tempera, gouache, pastel, any drawing medium, traditional printmaking forms (such as relief, etching, stone lithograph, and serigraph), mixed media, and works generated digitally by computer. No photography is accepted. Pieces can be no larger than 48" on any one side and there is a three-piece limit per artist.

Art Awards: Cash prizes will be awarded in the following amounts: – 1st: $500 ,Youth at Bruce Award $350, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, and two-three Honorable Mentions: $100. People's Choice Award: $350 will be awarded in late August, allowing the public to vote online and in-person for their favorite art submission.

Awards will be presented by Youth@Bruce at the opening night reception on June 8, 2025

Chaeyoon Kim 
Ridgewood High School, Grade 9
Lotus Tea Party
Oil on canvas