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Carnegie seeks youth artists for annual Ready, Set, Show! Exhibit
Carnegie youth art show
Youth in grades K-12 (ages 5-18) from throughout the region are invited to present their artwork for the Ready, Set, Show! exhibition at the Carnegie Arts Center (Photo contributed).

Once again, the Carnegie Arts Center in downtown Turlock will be hosting its annual youth art exhibition, READY, SET, SHOW!  This is a unique opportunity for creative young people. Youth in grades K-12 (ages 5-18) from throughout the region are invited to present their artwork to the public in the CAC’s Ferrari Gallery, a museum-quality exhibition space. 

“We love showing the work of school-age artists; it is an important way to encourage young people in in our area to be creative Thanks to support from the Express Yourself! Justin Ferrari Youth Arts Fund we have the resources to make this exhibit a fun, annual event,” said Lisa McDermott, Carnegie Arts Center director. 

This year, the exhibit will have a special section dedicated to the many original creations for the Carnegie’s 2024 banner contest on the theme of “Our Valley.” The winning art created by local students has been on display throughout downtown Turlock since the fall. Now, all the designs submitted for the contest will be on display in the gallery.

Entries are limited to a maximum of three per student. Entry fee is $2 per artwork for non-members. Entries are free for students who are CAC Art Club members or whose parents, grandparent or guardians are CAC members. Complete details and entry forms are available on the Call for Entries page of the CAC website (www.CarnegieArtsTurlock.org/discover/opportunities/young-artists). 

Entries must be dropped off at the CAC, between May 20 and May 24 during open hours. No frames are allowed; artwork on paper (including photographs) should be mounted to construction paper or poster board. Mounting materials and assistance will be available at the CAC during the drop-off hours. 

The annual art show will be open from May 30 – June 28. Admission will be free to visit for everyone 18 and younger. A free Family Friday reception celebrating all the artists will open the show from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.  May 30.

The Carnegie Arts Center is located at 250 N. Broadway in downtown Turlock and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.