Art The Vote is a nonpartisan initiative whose mission is to promote civic engagement through art.
A colorful, multimedia installation showcasing ATV’s 2024 national art challenge winners (artists 17 – 29), will be on display at Stockton University (NJ) from September 23 through October 3.
Illuminating the motivational merger of original art with postcards and stickers, the exhibit will be featured in high schools conducting registration drives and independent art galleries until Election Day.
Created in collaboration with Energizing Young Voters (an initiative of The League of Women Voters) and Vote by Design, ATV celebrates art as a way to get attention, educate, and inspire viewers while persuading them to take action. Artcards and stickers are free for the taking, and exhibit visitors are encouraged to make some noise by mailing the ATV artcards to friends and family as a reminder to register and vote.
Make some noise for ATV’s 2024 winning young artists
Artcard Winners
Sarah Cirillo
Age 20
I hope to convey the direct impact that the public has on democracy, and how our voices do make a difference. When the voices of this generation see this work, I want them to feel empowered and like their voice can really influence the world around them.
I hope to convey the direct impact that the public has on democracy, and how our voices do make a difference. When the voices of this generation see this work, I want them to feel empowered and like their voice can really influence the world around them.
Kelsey Jenkinson
Age 18
I wanted to capture the importance of everyone coming together and encourage everyone to vote.
I wanted to capture the importance of everyone coming together and encourage everyone to vote.
Julia Pendino
Age 22
American politics have been referred to as a swamp, especially in the last decade. My short time as a political science major led me to fear more for our nation than ever. I left classes feeling hopeless; no matter how diverse and innovative my classmates’ opinions and ideas were things just seemed too grave. I still find myself believing that I will never see the type of change you grow up seeing in movies, at least in my lifetime (which is crazy because I’m only 22). I hope art can encourage other young people to use their agency and vote.
American politics have been referred to as a swamp, especially in the last decade. My short time as a political science major led me to fear more for our nation than ever. I left classes feeling hopeless; no matter how diverse and innovative my classmates’ opinions and ideas were things just seemed too grave. I still find myself believing that I will never see the type of change you grow up seeing in movies, at least in my lifetime (which is crazy because I’m only 22). I hope art can encourage other young people to use their agency and vote.
Carolyn Watson
Age 23
With each brushstroke, I invite contemplation and conversation, sparking a dialogue about important issues that may otherwise remain unexplored. By shining a light on these topics, I encourage empathy and understanding, fostering a space for reflection and connection through the power of art.
With each brushstroke, I invite contemplation and conversation, sparking a dialogue about important issues that may otherwise remain unexplored. By shining a light on these topics, I encourage empathy and understanding, fostering a space for reflection and connection through the power of art.
Sticker Winners
Teresa Fang
Age 17
Having fun has a profound presence in the daily life of a young person and when fun is inaccessible/incomprehensible, it facilitates political apathy. If the act, or even idea, of voting can be accessible and fun, I believe we can foster more caring, engagement, and enthusiasm among young people and communities politically. Stickers are a prime medium that young people love to have for expressing themselves and inspiring others. This combination, when the idea of fun is used properly and purposefully, can be a powerful tool to educate and motivate young people to take action and vote.
Having fun has a profound presence in the daily life of a young person and when fun is inaccessible/incomprehensible, it facilitates political apathy. If the act, or even idea, of voting can be accessible and fun, I believe we can foster more caring, engagement, and enthusiasm among young people and communities politically. Stickers are a prime medium that young people love to have for expressing themselves and inspiring others. This combination, when the idea of fun is used properly and purposefully, can be a powerful tool to educate and motivate young people to take action and vote.
Riley Ferguson
Age 18
Fiona Ryan
Age 22
Voting is an integral piece of democracy; it’s a conduit for change and an actionable step towards a better future. Calling out the public to the voting polls can prove challenging at times, especially when many no longer have faith in the governmental figures who are supposed to serve them. Yet, voting can be the exact remedy to this. Abstaining to vote will let those who do not represent the greater public earn seats in the government. By voting in elections large and small, the values of everyday American citizens can be heard and represented. Thus, be heard, vote!
Voting is an integral piece of democracy; it’s a conduit for change and an actionable step towards a better future. Calling out the public to the voting polls can prove challenging at times, especially when many no longer have faith in the governmental figures who are supposed to serve them. Yet, voting can be the exact remedy to this. Abstaining to vote will let those who do not represent the greater public earn seats in the government. By voting in elections large and small, the values of everyday American citizens can be heard and represented. Thus, be heard, vote!