2026 Youth Art Show Interest Form

Artist Interest Form

2026 NAMI NYS Youth Art Show
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 NAMI NYS Youth Art Show! This event will take place at the New York State Capitol in Albany, NY during the week of May 11th–May 15th, 2026.

Please note that we are only able to display physical pieces that can be hung on a wall (such as drawings, paintings, cloth or fabric pieces, etc.). For other types of artwork that do not meet these guidelines, please consider submitting them to the NAMI NYS Digital Storytelling Program instead.

Also please note that this is an interest form only, not an official submssion. After completing this form, you will receive additional instructions via email on how to submit your artwork.

For any questions about this process please contact Taylor at taylor@naminys.org or a call at 518-478-2917. We look forward to your submissions!
- Artist Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Parent/Guardian Name (if under 18)
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Phone Number (optional)
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Artist Age*
  Note if under 18 you will need parent/guardian approval to submit your artwork
- Location (City, County)*
  Note that we can only accept submissions from New York
- What type of artwork do you plan on submitting?*
  Examples include paintings, sketches, drawings, photography, cloth or fabric pieces, and other relatively flat pieces that can be hung on a wall
- Yes, I intend to request having my artwork displayed anonymouslyNo, I wish to be credited for my artwork (your name and age will be listed beside your artwork)
- By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the following: Artists retain full copyright ownership of their work. After the exhibition, all artwork will be returned to the artist unless the artist chooses to donate their piece to NAMI NYS for future use. Artists are responsible for mailing their artwork to the NAMI NYS state office by May 1st, 2026. By participating, I understand there is a small risk of loss or damage during shipping or display. Artists under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian consent to submit artwork. AI-generated artwork is not permitted.*
  
  I Agree
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Artist Interest Form