The Loft Teen Arts Project: A Visual Arts Commission for Chicago Youth
Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Steppenwolf for Young Adults
Chicagoland youth groups and individuals are invited to create an original piece of artwork for Steppenwolf Theatre’s new dedicated Arts and Education Center, The Loft. The theme for artwork is “The Future I See: Creating for Community.” Youth submissions open April 21 and will be accepted until July 1, 2021.
This juried competition welcomes visual artists in all mediums (mural, photography, sculpture, graphic design, printmaking, collage, graffiti, etc.) between 14–22 years of age to submit their work for an opportunity to be exhibited in The Loft. Selected by a jury of celebrated local artists, creatives and curators in collaboration with Chicago youth and Steppenwolf Education staff, the winning entries will be displayed for one year at Steppenwolf, receive a $1,500 cash prize ($2,500 for group submissions) and receive a stipend for supplies and materials.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Artist or group of artists must be between 14–22 years of age
- Artist or group of artists must reside in the Greater Chicago area
- All entry forms must be submitted by July 1, 2021