JAWS Youth 2025 Application

JAWS Youth 2025 Participant Application

JAWS Youth is a Jazz Art Writers South Festival (JAWS Fest) community arts education & celebration program for students under the age of 18. The JAWS Youth program is brought together in Partnership with Mobile Arts Council, Amp Up Arts, the University of South Alabama Libraries Art Galleries and your participation.
The Mary Elizabeth and Charles Bernard Rodning Gallery of Art

University of South Alabama Marx Library - 3rd Floor
Key Information!

Important dates and event information. Please note these very important dates! This information will be shared again along with the JAWS Youth program lesson plan after registration.
Apply Now to Participate in the JAWS Youth 2025 Art Project & Exhibition!

The JAWS Youth 2025 Art Program is now accepting applications for our exciting upcoming project and exhibition! Learn more about JAWS Festival at our website: https://www.jawsfestival.com/

Important Dates!

Application Period: November 15, 2024 – January 17, 2025 (Late submissions will not be accepted.)

Materials Distribution: February 4-7, 2025

Art Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025

Free JAWS Youth Exhibit Grand Opening, Excelsior Band Concert & Awards Ceremony: May 22, 2025 at 6 PM, Marx Library @ University of South Alabama

Please Note: Incomplete forms will not be considered.

All participants are encouraged to attend the JAWS Youth Free Concert & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025, where we’ll celebrate your artistic contributions! Art work will be on display in the University of South Alabama Rodning Art Gallery for the duration of the JAWS Festival (May - June 2025).

Submit your application early to ensure your spot in this year’s exciting event. We look forward to seeing your creative talents come to life!
The Ladies of Jazz

Our theme for JAWS Fest 2025 is "The Ladies of Jazz."
For this year's JAWS Youth Art Program, participants are invited to create an original work of art inspired by the powerful and iconic women who have shaped jazz over the decades. From the legends of the past to the groundbreaking artists of today, we celebrate the influence and contributions of female jazz performers and composers.

Explore the lives and music of incredible women like:

Ella Fitzgerald – The First Lady of Song
Billie Holiday – A voice for emotion and resilience
Dinah Washington – The Queen of the Blues
Sarah Vaughan – The Divine One
Lil Greenwood – A hidden gem of jazz from Prichard, AL
Carmen McRae – A master of phrasing and interpretation
Lena Horne – A trailblazer in both film and music
Esperanza Spalding – A contemporary jazz virtuoso
Ledisi – A dynamic voice bridging jazz and soul
Samara Joy – A rising star with a nod to jazz's roots

Let these extraordinary artists inspire your creativity as you celebrate "The Ladies of Jazz" through your unique artistic expression.

We can't wait to see how their legacy influences your work!
Our Program Partners

Thank you to our program partners for their assistance in making this project a reality.
Participating School/Organization Info
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How many students are planning to participate in JAWS Youth 2025 from your location? The minimum number student participants is 3, the maximum has not been set at this point in time:*
Students Names and Contact Info

Please provide the names of students who will be participating in the JAWS Youth 2025 Art Program, along with the contact email for a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. You may register up to 12 students per form submission. A minimum of 3 participants is required, and while there is no maximum limit at this time, please ensure all participants are listed accurately. If you are registering more than 12 students, you may submit an additional application on this platform.
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Thank you for registering and being part of this exciting celebration of jazz through art! Please include any Additional Comments/Questions here:
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JAWS Youth 2025 Participant Application

The Mary Elizabeth and Charles Bernard Rodning Gallery of Art

Key Information!

The Ladies of Jazz

Our Program Partners

Participating School/Organization Info

Students Names and Contact Info