Images For Just Like A Girl* 2025!
Summary
Just Like A Girl* is back! And we want to feature YOUR work!
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites young female artists, ages 10 - 20, to submit their artwork for Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month. The exhibition, running from March 1st - March 29th, 2026, aims to challenge stereotypes and showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists.
We encourage participants to explore and redefine the phrase Just Like A Girl* through their art—flipping outdated narratives and demonstrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of girls in the creative world.
KEY DATES:
Sunday, February 1st, 2026: Google Form Submission Deadline!
Applicants must fill out the Google Form. Apply Here
Friday, February 6th, 2026 – Artists will be notified they have been selected and receive an official invitation. You will have 2 weeks to finish any work in-progress.
February 19th – 22nd, 2026 – Artwork drop-off at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center (12PM – 6 PM)
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 – Opening Reception from 4-8pm BRING YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY!
Additional viewing days will be Saturdays and Sundays 4 - 8pm on 3/7-3/8, 3/14-3/15, 3/21-3/22, 3/28
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 – Closing Reception
March 30–April 3, 2026 – Artwork pick-up (12PM – 6 PM)
INSPIRATION: What does it mean to be a girl? What does it mean to do something like a girl?
Accepted Mediums: Submissions can be individual works or collaborative group projects. Up to two works may be submitted; three works may be accepted if they are part of a series.
All Fine Arts mediums
Photography
Sculpture
Poetry
Mixed Media
Spoken Word (for special performance)
Eligibility: Open to individual artists and artist teams. Participants may submit proposals featuring existing artwork. Open to female residents of Maplewood or South Orange ages 10-20. *We welcome all who identify as female or nonbinary.
Exhibition Location:
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Important Notes: All artwork must be ready to be displayed, this includes framed (if needed) and any necessary hanging attachments. Artists are responsible for delivering and picking up their work.
Financial Support: We understand that framing can be a financial barrier for some artists; therefore, a limited number of frames will be available for those in need.
Questions? Contact Andrea Teutli at ateutli@maplewoodnj.gov or phone 973-843-7157 for more information.
We look forward to celebrating the creative voices of young female artists and redefining what it means to express yourself Just Like A Girl!*