(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Teen Arts New Jersey presents Creative Change Makers, a group arts exhibition focusing on Sustainable Arts, featuring students (grades 9-12) from across the state of New Jersey. The exhibition runs from April 8 through May 1, 2026 at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center.
Student artists were invited to submit visual, performing, and literary based works that explore the theme of sustainable art, emphasizing on messages that focus on environmental issues and how they are impacting animal ecosystems, our health, our communities, and our futures. This artwork highlights the power of creativity in promoting sustainability and reimagining our relationship with the planet.
Guest Jurors selected top performing students in the following categories: Visual Art, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Collaborative Groups, Community Arts Advocates. Those students will be awarded a special honorarium during an Awards Ceremony at The New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival, June 2026.
Join them on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center for the Artist Reception and Student Showcase.
The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center is located at 577 Broadway in Long Branch, New Jersey. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Appointments are highly encouraged, to set up one contact Maggie Fischer, Arts Director [email protected]
Teen Arts NJ would like to thank The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center and their Arts Director, Maggie Fischer, for generously providing their space and support for their inaugural open call for student work, Creative Change Makers: Sustainable Arts, Creating with Consciousness. They would also like to thank their Guest Jurors: Lisa Bagwell, Erin Carlisle-Norton, Brett Heitmiller, L'Oreal Lampley, Christina Massey, Samantha Matthews, Melida Rodas, and Tiffany Threadgould for their thoughtful comments and insightful looks at the student artists!
Teen Arts New Jersey provides comprehensive programming, support, access, and resources to empower students to explore, excel, and thrive creatively. They are leaders in a community that empowers every young artist with the resources to confidently pursue their dreams by bridging creativity with opportunity.
