Call for Artists
GLOW DOWN Art Competition
February 21, 2026
You’re invited to apply to compete in Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s annual GLOW DOWN Art Competition!
Accepted artists take part in a live competition during the GLOW event at the Children’s Museum.
the basics
- GLOW takes place on Saturday, February 21, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
- Artists create a piece of art at the event during a 2-hour period
- Each piece must relate in some way (visually and/or conceptually) to the theme “GLOW”
materials
Artists may use any media (2D/3D) and style.
Each artist is given and must use these items in some capacity in the artwork they create at the event:
- 18″x24″ canvas
- UV/black light paint
- UV/black light yarn (at least 12”
The following art-making items will also be available for artists to use:
- UV/black light and glow-in-the-dark materials such as paint and tape
- Paint brushes
- Paper towels
- Water cups
- Pencils
Artists may bring additional materials they wish to use to create their artwork, as long as the additional materials fit into a 25″x37″x27″ bin.
Additional materials that do not fit into this size bin will not be permitted to be used.
timeline
Applications due:
Thursday, February 12
11:59 pm
Artists notified:
By Monday, February 16
GLOW DOWN Art Competition:
February 21, 2026
prizes
Best of Show:
$250
Runner Up:
$150
Visitors Choice: $150
apply
Click here to apply: https://form.jotform.com/253147511311142
past GLOW DOWN events
art created by artists in residence
