California International Youth Art Exhibition:
Our Future
The Cultural and Artistic Exchange Association, Shengxinyu Art Inc., and Cosumnes River College Art Gallery present the first juried California International Youth Art Exhibition: Our Future.
Opening Reception
November 6, 2025, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Exhibition Dates
November 1 to 25, 2025
CRC Art Gallery Hours
Monday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm or by appointment.
About the Exhibit
Our Future is a juried exhibition featuring creative and imaginative artworks by students aged 9 to 20 from around the world, showcasing their unique perspectives on the future world.
The competition theme aims to encourage young people to express their perspectives on contemporary issues such as the climate crisis, the AI revolution, cultural conflicts, and technological monopolies through art, exploring the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature and a more inclusive model of civilization. The exhibition will showcase outstanding juried works, and award first, second, and third place winners, honorable mentions, and various best-of-discipline awards in each age group.
All award certificates are jointly signed by the Dean of Los Rios College Arts, Media, and Entertainment division and the Cosumnes River College Art Gallery, representing international authority. The exhibition specifically solicits entries from young people worldwide, primarily from the Veneto region of Italy, China, and local California students.
Notably, 100 outstanding works by California students will be selected each year for exhibition in Venice, Italy, promoting international cultural exchange.
Co-Organizers
- China’s Collection Magazine
- Shanghai Sino-Foreign Cultural and Art Exchange Association
- “Chiasso Perduto” Gallery, Florence, Italy
Meet the Jurors
Robin Johnson
Sacramento, CA, USA
Assistant Professor of Art, Art Department Chair, Gallery Director
Robin Johnson is a nationally exhibiting artist. Her paintings have been featured in a number of publications including Southwest Art, Riviera, Orange Coast, Studio Visit, COAST, and Cornell University’s Epoch, while her paintings hang in public and private collections across the country. Robin and her work have appeared on The Travel Channel’s The Dead Files and HGTV’s Hawaii Life. Robin received her MFA in Painting from the Laguna College of Art + Design and is currently the Art Department Chair and Gallery Director at Cosumnes River College. Previously she taught at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Loyola Marymount University, Fullerton College and served as archivist and studio assistant for noted California artist, Tony DeLap.
Kathryn Mayo
Elk Grove, CA, USA
Professor of Photography, Photography Department Chair
Kathryn earned a B.F.A. from the University of Alabama and in 2001, earned an M.F.A. from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She is the 2017 recipient of the Alabama Artist Award from the Huntsville Museum of Art, a 2011 finalist and 2018 honorable mention award winner for the Julia Margaret Cameron Award and a 2018 PhotoLucida Critical Mass Top 50 Artist. Kathryn exhibits her work nationally and internationally and is in several international permanent collections.
Robyn Brakel
Folsom, CA, USA
Art Lab Technician
Robyn Brakel is a visual artist specializing in ceramic sculpture and pottery, with a a strong emphasis on surface design. She also creates mixed media art, blending materials and techniques to create visually engaging works. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from University of Texas, San Antonio and a Master of Arts degree from California State University, Sacramento. Robyn has exhibited her work extensively across the United States and has also shown in Europe, gaining recognition for her detailed craftsmanship and innovative use of form and texture.