Every three years, the National Portrait Gallery hosts the , inviting students ages 13–17 to submit original digital photography. This initiative is unique because it is "for teens, by teens"—managed and juried by the museum’s own Teen Museum Council .
Hosts the "Take Your Shot" contest, which specifically encourages teens to experiment with shadows and digital post-production in fine art. Why Gallery Inclusion Matters gallery teen
Smaller institutions and community programs provide critical stepping stones for young artists to build their portfolios: The Arts Fund (Lompoc) Every three years, the National Portrait Gallery hosts
: Submissions often tackle heavy themes such as climate change, race, and LGBTQ+ issues. and Kate Stermer
: Recent winners include Matilda Myers, who explored gender expectations through a ballerina with a pickaxe, and Kate Stermer, whose work depicted the "cost of conformity".
: TAG has received over 800 worldwide submissions for a single show, proving that the digital age has made the "gallery teen" a global phenomenon.