All youth art show entrants must be American Indian students in grades 7–12 who can show proof of Tribal enrollment or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) by enclosing a copy of either one with their application. Tribe must be listed on applications, not “community.”- Students in grades 7–9, Division 1, may enter one (1) piece of art each, and students in grades 10-12, Division 2, may enter two (2) pieces each.
- Each entry must be the signed and dated original work of one artist and created within the last twelve (12) months.
- Two-dimensional works must be matted, mounted, or stretched.
- Charcoal, chalk, and pastels must have a fixative applied.
- Work cannot be framed, laminated, or covered with glass.
- All entries must be for sale for the duration of the show.
- $15 is the minimum beginning price for artwork. Click on the Pricing Artwork link.
- The Heard Museum and Guild have the right to photograph the artists and their work during the Youth Art Show and Sale, and these images may be used in promotional material prepared by and for the Museum and the Guild.
- Each entry is eligible to be selected by the Heard Museum Guild’s Youth Art Committee for reproduction on American Indian Student Art Note Cards and other products. The artists whose artwork is selected will receive $250 and 4 packets of Note Cards or one of the other products with the image of their artwork. The cards and other products are sold to raise money for the Intern Scholarship Fund, and grants for art supplies to the show participants’ teachers. The student and his/her/their parents must sign a copyright permission form in order to have work selected for reproduction.
- Unsold artwork must be picked up after the show. Click on the Unsold Artwork page for exact times or to make special pickup arrangements.
- Checks for artwork sold will be sent in April. Each eligible student will receive a single check. The amount will include any cash awards and 80% of the sale price of any items sold.
- Checks to students not cashed within one year from the date of issue will be cancelled. The funds will remain in the Youth Art Account to help defer costs of the show. Excess funds will be donated to grants for art supplies for teachers and the Intern Scholarship program.
- If a student wishes to donate their proceeds directly to Youth Art, they may sign the permission to donate slip and return it with the application and art.
The Heard Museum reserves the right to:
- Reject any entry not considered show quality.
- Reject any piece that is priced to discourage potential sale.
- Reject any entry not considered original work.
- Reject any entry with content considered by the Guild to be unsuitable for viewing by a young audience.
- Photograph all entries for possible promotional, publicity, or record purposes. All photos become the property of the Heard Museum Guild.
The Heard Museum and the Heard Museum Guild are not responsible for loss or damage of entries during processing, exhibition, packing, or transit to and from the Show.
