2027 Queens BAF - Visual Arts Exhibition
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Submit to 2027 Queens BAF - Visual Arts Exhibition

Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Exhibition Dates: On view Saturday, April 17 – Sunday, May 9, 2027 at Queens Museum

Submission Deadline: January 22, 2027 

Please note: Because of the festival timeline and earlier opening date, no submission extensions will be offered this year.

 

Artwork Collection Dates: Monday, February 1 - Friday, February 12, 2027

This year artwork will be dropped off at our Linden Place Office: 30-48 Linden Pl., Room 308, Flushing, NY 11354

 

Eligibility

This year, the festival will be highlighting pathways between school feeder patterns. Priority may be given to schools whose elementary, middle, and high school feeder schools have all submitted work. To find out more about which schools are part of your students' pathways, please reach out to your school's guidance counselors and parent coordinators. 

  • Open to Queens students in 3K–12th grade from Districts 24–30 and 75.
  • Each art teacher may submit up to two (2) applications, with one (1) artwork per application.     
  • If more than two applications are submitted, only the first two will be reviewed; additional submissions will not be considered.
  • Artworks do not have to come from the same class or grade level.
  • Artwork must represent the best student-created work from this academic year.
  • Please refer to the following Guidance Document to help decision-making regarding submission choices.
  • Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
  • Artwork submitted to this Festival must be different from work submitted to PS Art.
  • Each application must include student statements (50-word limit per question). Excerpts may be printed in the exhibition catalog.

 

Student Statement Prompts

Grades 3K–5

  1. What did you most enjoy about making this piece of art?
  2. What do you want people to think about or feel when they look at your artwork?

Grades 6–12

  1. How has being an artist made a difference in your life?
  2. What inspires you as an artist?
  3. What are you trying to communicate with your artwork?

 

Selection Process

This year, the festival will be highlighting pathways between school feeder patterns. Priority may be given to schools whose elementary, middle, and high school feeder schools have all submitted work. To find out more about which schools are part of your students' pathways, please reach out to your school's guidance counselors and parent coordinators. 

  • A panel of art educators will adjudicate submissions.
  • Due to space limitations, not all schools are guaranteed representation.
  • The committee will make every effort to ensure balanced representation across all Queens districts.
  • Teacher notifications will be sent by February 1, 2027.

Key Dates:

  • Acceptances Sent: Monday, February 1, 2027
  • Artwork Collection: Monday, February 1 - Friday, February 12, 2027

This year artwork will be dropped off at our Linden Place Office: 30-48 Linden Pl., Room 308, Flushing, NY 11354

 

Media & Size Requirements

2-D Artwork:   Must fit one of the following standard frame sizes:

  • 8" x 10"
  • 9" x 12"
  • 11" x 14"
  • 16" x 20"
  • 18" x 24"

3-D Artwork:

  • Must not exceed 20 lbs.

Film Submissions:

  • Films are accepted.
  • Maximum length: 5 minutes.
  • Must include: 
  • Title card at the beginning
  • End credits
  • Films may be uploaded directly in this application.

 

File Naming Convention:

  • Format: Grade Level (E, M, H)_Student Last Name_Title
  • Example: M_Barrios_Walk with Me

 

For Music or Performing Arts submissions: Please visit the 2027 Queens Borough Performing Arts Application.

 

Support & Contact

  • Technical Support: support@submittable.com or visit Submittable Help – For Applicants.
  • Festival Questions: Contact Queens Borough Coordinator, Ivana Ng Koubek at:  INgkoubek@schools.nyc.gov
2027 Queens BAF - Performing Arts Showcase
Submit to 2027 Queens BAF - Performing Arts Showcase

Welcome to the 2027 Queens Borough Arts Performing Arts Showcase Application 

DEADLINE: Friday, February  5, 2027

The 2027 Performing Arts Showcase will take place at 6pm Friday, June 4, 2027 at the Queens College Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Selected schools must attend ALL DAY TECH REHEARSALS starting at 9AM . The showcase is at 6 pm. Students must remain on site the entire day.

This year, the festival will be highlighting pathways between school feeder patterns in an art form. Priority may be given to schools whose elementary, middle, and high school feeder schools have all submitted performances in Dance, Music, and Theater. To find out more about which schools are part of your students' arts pathways, please reach out to your school counselors and/or parent coordinators. 

All Queens Performing Arts teachers in Music, Dance, and/or Theater are invited to submit a maximum of TWO (2) performances for consideration in the showcase that are no longer than 5 minutes each. Due to the venue's time limitations, we can not have performances exceed 5 minutes.

Before you begin the online application, please read these guidelines in their entirety. 

Please complete an application form for EACH performance you wish to enter in the showcase. Answers cannot be edited once you have submitted this form, however you are able to save a draft prior to submitting, so please review your answers prior to submission.     

**If selected to perform, the Arts Office will arrange for bus transportation from your school to the venue and back if necessary. Costs will be covered by the Arts Office. **

The Arts Office will also cover Per Diem for all selected Performing Arts Teachers for tech rehearsals during the school day. Per Session will be provided for Performing Arts Teachers for after school hours. 

*Please also keep in mind, a tuned piano will be available at the venue for use. All other instruments must be transported in and out of the venue the day of the event. 

 

Please save this date in your calendar to avoid any potential conflicts:

The 2027 Performing Arts Showcase will take place at 6pm Friday, June 4, 2027 at the Queens College Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Selected schools must attend ALL DAY TECH REHEARSALS that may begin as early as 9 am.

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Music, Theater, and Dance performances from Queens students in grades Pre-K to 12
  • Only licensed DOE art specialists are eligible to enter submissions. 
  • Please keep in mind that if selected, you must be a full-time in-service teacher and can not be on a leave during the Spring of 2027.
  • Please refer to the grade appropriate Blueprint Benchmarks to help guide your decision regarding submission choices. 
  • All performances should represent the best student-produced piece from this academic year.
  • ALL FINAL PERFORMANCES will be limited to a total of 5 minutes in length. (please do not submit videos longer than 5 minutes). Due to the venue's time limitations, we can not have performances exceed 5 minutes.
  • All video recordings should be of the full performance piece and recorded in the best quality possible for viewing and audio. 
  • Please note that IF SELECTED, ALL participating students will need to complete Video Consent Waivers signed by a legal guardian or parent. Please be prepared to collect and submit all forms upon notification of your selection to the QBAF.
  • Please ensure that all licensing rights have been purchased prior to submitting to the festival. 
  • Kindly note groups should be limited to less than 50 students on average to allow for a broader selection of schools to participate in the festival. 

 SELECTION:

  • This year, the festival will be highlighting pathways between school feeder patterns in an art form. Priority may be given to schools whose elementary, middle, and high school feeder schools have all submitted performances in Dance, Music, and/or Theater. To find out more about which schools are part of your students' arts pathways, please reach out to your school counselor and/or parent coordinators. 
  • A panel of NYC arts educators will adjudicate the submissions.
  • Individual expressiveness and technical proficiency will be considered during the selection process. 
  • Due to venue limitations, it is not possible to guarantee representation of every school. Our committee will do its best to ensure even representation among Districts 24-30 and D75 and all grade levels.
  • All selected entries will be notified by the end of March.

 

Please remember: You will need to submit a separate application for each performance. ***Before you begin the application, please re-name your video or audio files with ONLY the title of your piece prior to uploading. Example: Footloose.mp4. Do not include your school's name.

Please save this date in your calendar to avoid any potential conflicts: 

The 2027 Performing Arts Showcase will take place at 6pm Friday, June 4, 2027 at the Queens College Kupferberg Center for the Arts. Selected schools must attend ALL DAY TECH REHEARSALS that may begin as early as 9AM. The showcase is at 6 pm. Students must remain on site the entire day.

 

Wondering what we are looking for during adjudication of performing arts?  

Dance  Music Instrumental Music Vocal Theater Blueprints for Teaching and Learning 

 

For Visual Art and Film submissions, please visit the 2027 Queens Borough Visual Arts Application. 

 

For general website support please contact support@submittable.com.

For content support, please contact Ivana Ng-Koubek at ingkoubek@schools.nyc.gov or Janet Velasquez at jvelasq@schools.nyc.gov.