MERCER COUNTY TEEN ARTS FESTIVAL

Mercer County's Teen Arts Festival, the county’s annual celebration of teens and their art, is taking place at Mercer County Community College on May 10, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will have the chance to participate in interactive art stops, attend inspiring workshops, and receive constructive critiques from a dedicated staff of emerging and established arts professionals.

The Mercer County Teen Arts Festival is a remarkable opportunity for students to get involved at any level in the arts. The festival is designed to both stimulate creativity and provide a space for artistic community building. All public, private, or parochial middle and high schools in Mercer County are encouraged to register.  Individual students and homeschoolers in Mercer County may also register with the help of a parent or guardian.

Adjudications
Experts provide focused and constructive feedback to students on their submissions and performances, inspire students to continue exploring their creative expression in each medium or genre, and recommend the top entries in each category to advance to the NJ Teen Arts Festival. Students will be scheduled in small groups according to the availability provided on the critique application form in the registration packet.  Educators will receive critique schedules prior to the day of the Festival.

   Important Dates:

February 2, 2024 - SCHOOL DEADLINE:

1. School Registration Form (submitted online or mailed) must be received by MCTAF
2. Teen Arts School Coordinator identified

April 12, 2024 - SCHOOL DEADLINE:

1. Payment Forms Due
2. Last date to register for student critiques

April 19, 2024 - SCHOOL DEADLINE:

1. Writing and videos samples mailed/emailed to MCTAF (writing: submit in Word or Text format only)
2. Student Release (permission forms) for all participating students sent to MCTAF

May 3, 2024 - SCHOOL DEADLINE:

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED TO PARTICIPATE.

May 7 & 8, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday) 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm

Visual Arts teachers hang artwork at Mercer County Community College hallway Art Gallery (CM building)

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE