Milpitas Student's Art Chosen for Largest Juried High School Exhibit at NUMU

The annual ArtNow show at New Museum Los Gatos will feature work from 97 young Santa Clara County artists.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Milpitas High School freshman Cindy Xu is one of 97 young artists whose work has been selected for the ArtNow 2026 juried exhibition at the New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). This year's show features the largest number of high school artists ever to exhibit at the annual event, with submissions from 53 schools across Santa Clara County.

Why it matters

The ArtNow exhibition provides a valuable platform for young artists to showcase their talents and gain recognition within the local community. With a record number of submissions and participants, this year's show highlights the vibrant artistic creativity among high school students in the region.

The details

The ArtNow 2026 exhibition will run from March 27 to July 19 at NUMU in Los Gatos. The works selected for the show represent 36 high schools and were created around the theme of 'Before/Between/Beyond.' An awards ceremony is scheduled for May 2.

  • The ArtNow 2026 exhibition will run from March 27 to July 19, 2026.
  • The ArtNow Awards Ceremony is set for May 2, 2026 from 3-6 p.m.

The players

Cindy Xu

A freshman at Milpitas High School whose artwork was selected for the ArtNow 2026 exhibition.

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

The museum hosting the annual ArtNow juried high school art show.

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The takeaway

The record-breaking ArtNow 2026 exhibition at NUMU showcases the exceptional artistic talent and creativity of high school students in Santa Clara County, providing them with a valuable platform to share their work with the local community.