Black History Month 2024 | Youth Virtual Art Exhibition
Virtual Exhibition
February 1- 29, 2024
Call for Entries
In celebration of Black History Month, Homer Watson House & Gallery is hosting a virtual youth art exhibition. Youth in grades 1 to 12 who identify as Black in the Waterloo Region are invited to participate.
Submission Deadline: January 27, 2024 11:59pm EST
Virtual Exhibition Information:
- Exhibition is online only, and will not be exhibited at the Gallery.
- Artwork should be a creative reflection on community, black history and/or black excellence.
- Participants may submit a maximum of 2 artworks for consideration in JPEG or PNG format.
- Your $5 submission fee grants you up to 2 works of art for consideration.
- Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Artwork should be original and created by a youth. It must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any other individual or entity.
- Artwork will not be listed “for sale”.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to those who:
- Submit artwork that is suitable and appropriate for public display (no profanity).
- Identify as Black.
- Are in grade 1 to 12 or equivalent.
- Are a resident of the Waterloo Region.
Selection Process
- Submissions will be assessed by HWHG staff in two categories: Elementary (grades 1 to 8 or equivalent) or Secondary (grades 9 to 12 or equivalent).
- Homer Watson House & Gallery maintains the right to determine which works of art are appropriate for this exhibit. Artwork that includes profanity or lewd nature are not appropriate for this exhibit.
Prizes:
1st Prize
- Artist of the Month Feature in our newsletter and social media channels.
- Certificate to a 1 day art class at HWHG.
2nd Prize
- Certificate to a 1 day art class at HWHG.
FAQ
- Payment options
Registrations are accepted in person, by mail, phone or online. Full payment must accompany your registration. Post-dated cheques and electronic transfer of money cannot be accepted. Submission fees are non-refundable. - Important Dates
Notification of acceptance will be sent Tuesday Jan. 30, 2024 12 noon. - Prizes will be announced Thursday February 1, 2024 12 noon.
- Do I need to bring my art in?
Submissions are only accepted electronically. This is a virtual exhibition meaning there will be no drop-off or pick-up of artworks at HWHG. - Pictures of art
Artwork images are to be a maximum of 1MB each and properly cropped with no frames or backgrounds. - We have more than 1 artist in the family
Please fill out a submission form for each artist.
Please Note:
Applicants who need support applying for this opportunity are encouraged to contact HWHG at least two weeks before the submission deadline to allow HWHG to appropriately accommodate your needs and to discuss alternate formats for submitting your application. (519) 748 4377.
