Annual Juried Youth Exhibition
Since 2006, MOPA has held an annual juried exhibition showcasing the photographic talents of local youth. Every year, students are encouraged to submit work that responds visually to a particular theme. The winning entries are selected for their creativity and artistic interpretation of that year’s topic.

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Magic & Myth
On view now through February 19, 2023!
MOPA’s 16th Annual Juried Youth Exhibition showcases the bold creativity of local youth artists. Students in grades K-12 throughout San Diego County and Tijuana were challenged to explore the theme of Magic & Myth through photography and video.
This year’s theme resulted in visions of worlds beyond our grasp, tales shared over generations, and glimpses through the cracks of our known reality. These youth artists show us that a world of wonder has always been present within the realm of storytellers, spellbinders, and dreamers among us. It would do us all well to spend more time here.
Congratulations to the student artists selected to be part of MOPA’s 16th Annual Youth Exhibition Magic & Myth!
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Call For Entries
MOPA’s 17th Annual Juried Youth Exhibition
Now open for submissions!
Theme: “Exploration”
- MOPA encourages you to be creative with your interpretation of the theme!
- What would you like to explore? What do you think about when you imagine exploration? Finding answers? Wading through the unknown? What might you photograph to show your thoughts and ideas?
- Visit our submission site for more information, tips, FAQs, and submission requirements.
Submission deadline: May 8, 2023 at midnight