Emerging Talent  2026

Catoosa Historical Society, Catoosa, OK March 21st – April 25th

It is time for our mid-level juried art show, Emerging Talent formerly known as JYTIO. Emerging Talent is for OAEA members, and grades from 6-8.  We will be having Emerging Talent at the Catoosa Historical Society in Catoosa from March 21st to April 26, 2026.

Hosted at the Catoosa Historical Society Museum 

217 S Cherokee St. #201

Catoosa, OK 74015Eligibility

  • Open to students in grades 5-8 across the state.
  • Each participating school may submit up to 12 pieces of artwork.
  • All artwork must be original-no AI or copyright images.
  • Artwork must be created within the last 12 months.

Categories

  1. Drawing (pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels)
  2. Painting (watercolor, acrylic, oil)
  3. Mixed Media (collage, printmaking, digital)
  4. Sculpture/3D Art (ceramic, wood, metal, found objects)

Submission Guidelines

  • Entries are $1 per entry
  • All artwork must be ready for display and mounted on a 2 inch black matte board or tag board.
  • Maximum size: 36 inches in any direction.
  • Artwork must be clearly labeled on the front bottom right hand corner.
  • Registration must be submitted by [March 19, 2026].

Judging & Awards

  • A panel of qualified judges will evaluate artwork based on originality, technique, creativity, and presentation.
  • All judging decisions are final.
  • Awards will be given in each category, including Best in Show.
  • This year only, there will be a special prize for Route 66 themed artwork 

Liability & Disclaimer

  • Catoosa Historical Society Museum and the Emerging Talent Committee are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork.
  • By submitting artwork, participants agree to allow The Catoosa Historical Society Museum and OAEA to use images of their work for promotional purposes.

Artwork Pick-Up Policy

  • Artwork must be picked up on April 25, 2026 by 3:00 PM].
  • Any artwork not picked up within 90 days after the exhibition’s end will be discarded or become property of the Emerging Talent Committee.
  • It is the responsibility of the participant or their school to arrange for artwork retrieval

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: [March 19, 2026] 
  • Exhibition Dates: [March 21-April 25, 2026]
  • Awards Reception: [April 25, 2026] Reception: 11:00 AM, Awards: 12:00 PM
2026 Emerging Talent Entry Form

Entry fee is $1 per entry – payment should be sent to
Jessica Scheffel, address is on the form.

In an attempt to make the process easier for teachers who enter several pieces, I have made
the form so that you can enter multiple works at once. If you need to enter more, you can either
sent me a list or fill out an additional form


Link to Entry Form
https://forms.gle/NwGhMa6Gnv9d2gHE7


Link to labels
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NYacxM40nvNZjJNA2G704T4kgSfXVtpEHK4qDEwZv
3g/edit?usp=sharing

For questions, contact

Betty Hancock bettybowenhancock@gmail.com

Jessica Scheffel jscheffel@catoosa.k12.ok.us ].