The City of Orlando is seeking local visual artists to display their artwork to celebrate Black History Month in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall.
The City of Orlando is seeking local visual artists to display their artwork to celebrate Black History Month in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall.
To be considered, local visual artists can submit their artwork inspired by this year’s national theme, “African Americans and Labor”, which focuses on the various and profound ways works of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, professional, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black culture.
This year’s exhibition sets out to highlight, celebrate and honor the contributions and the artistic exploration of labor’s transformative impact on Black experiences and furthers Orlando’s continued efforts to create a more equitable, inclusive community for all residents.
Submissions are due by Thursday, December 19, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
The 2025 visual arts exhibit will run from January 31, 2025 to March 30, 2025.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
The City of Orlando welcomes artists to consider a variety of interpretations of the theme, including but not limited to:
Representations of Black labor in history and today, across industries such as agriculture, factory work, domestic work, military, public service and creative fields.
Artistic reflections on the role of community work, activism and voluntary service in Black neighborhoods and organizations.
Visual storytelling that honors key figures, events and movements in Black labor history, including the establishment of unions or professional organizations and ongoing struggles for equality in the workplace.
We are looking for original 2D or 3D artwork that highlight the diversity of Black labor, captures its impact or reinterprets historical narratives for contemporary audiences.
Learn more at orlando.gov/Events/Black-History-Month-Call-for-Artists.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This call is open to all visual artists inspired by the themes of Black labor, culture, and history. Artists of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Please submit the following to the Office of Public Art at Flynn.Dobbs@orlando.gov by Thursday, December 19, 2024:
Artist’s full name and preferred name for labels.
Artist bio or resume.
Photos of up to five works in JPEG format (artwork should relate to the theme of African Americans and labor).
Descriptions of each work, including: Title, Year Created, Dimensions, Medium.
Selected artists will be notified by December 23, 2024. Artwork must be delivered to Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery by January 28, 2025.
All pieces should be ready to hang or display, without damage to frames, canvas or sculptures.
Please submit your materials or direct any questions to Flynn Dobbs City of Orlando Public Art Coordinator at Flynn.Dobbs@orlando.gov or 689-262-1712.
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