Youth Arts Gallery

Current Exhibition

Youth Arts in the Parks

April 2 - May 3, 2021

View the Student Artwork by clicking here!

The top 5 Best In Show pieces will be announced on April 15th during a very special Facebook Live event and will be will also be on display in Tamarack's David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery from April 17th - June 13th for our upcoming "Metamorphosis" exhibition. The students who win these prestigious awards get an opportunity to not only exhibit alongside Tamarack's juried artisans, but also a chance sell their work for profit to our many guests and visitors, letting these talented young artists get a taste of the arts business world.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Youth Art Gallery - BEST OF WEST VIRGINIA

Tamarack's Youth Art Gallery celebrates young West Virginia artists by showcasing their creativity and talent in this special exhibition all about our beautiful mountain state! From our waterfalls to Pepperoni Rolls to the legends of Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster, there is so much to love about our state and we want to see what makes West Virginia so special to you.

Tamarack Youth Arts Gallery is seeking original from young West Virginia artists (grades K-12) inspired by West Virginia. These works can be 2-D or 3-D and may be made out of any material or process. We are excited to see what your imagination creates!

Important Dates
Image submission Deadline: June 7, 2021
Decision Notifications (sent via email) June 9, 2021
Drop Off Deadline for Accepted Work: June 21, 2021
Exhibition Run: June 26 – August 7, 2021
Work Pick Up Deadline: August 13, 2021

 

About Me

Creating a self-portrait is a bold way to show the world exactly who you are! Portraits have always been a traditional practice among painters and photographers, but today many contemporary artists use materials and techniques like quilting, clay, and collage. 

Tamarack Youth Arts Gallery is seeking original self-portraits from young West Virginia artists in grades K-12. These works can be 2-D or 3-D and may be made out of any material or process. We are excited to see what your imagination creates!

Important Dates
Image submission Deadline: July 21, 2021
Decision Notifications (sent via email) July 23, 2021
Drop Off Deadline for Accepted Work: August 9, 2021
Exhibition Run: August 14 – September 26, 2021
Work Pick Up Deadline: October 1, 2021

 

Tall Tales

Whether we are passing down familial folklore at a reunion or sharing stories over at the water cooler, there are many legends, fables and fabrications that are begging to be shared and turned into long-lasting works of art. These “stories” can be fact or fiction in depiction and can be anything from a local legend to historical happening. Tamarack’s David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery is inviting young West Virginia artists (Grades K-12) to submit two- and three-dimensional pieces that represent the fine art of tall tales!

Important Dates
Image submission Deadline: September 8, 2021
Decision Notifications (sent via email) September 11, 2021
Drop Off Deadline for Accepted Work: September 27, 2021
Exhibition Run: October 2 – November 7, 2021
Work Pick Up Deadline: November 12, 2021

 

Small Packages

Whether we are passing down familial folklore at a reunion or sharing stories over at the water cooler, there are many legends, fables and fabrications that are begging to be shared and turned into long-lasting works of art. These “stories” can be fact or fiction in depiction and can be anything from a family tale to a local legend to a historical happening. Tamarack’s Youth Arts Gallery is inviting young West Virginia artists (Grades K-12) to submit two- and three-dimensional pieces that represent the fine art of tall tales!

Important Dates
Image submission Deadline: October 20, 2021
Decision Notifications (sent via email) October 22, 2021
Drop Off Deadline for Accepted Work: November 8, 2021
Exhibition Run: November 13 – January 9, 2022
Work Pick Up Deadline: January 15, 2022