In commemoration of Juneteenth, this year’s theme reflects on the history of the African Diaspora and its varied celebrations of liberation across the world while connecting them with visions of the future and the continued advancements of liberty and freedom for African descendants in the Diaspora. Continuing in the legacy of these descendants who engaged in resistance by imagining worlds of equality and justice for Black people, we take as our point of departure, afrofuturism, with its fusion of history, science fiction, and fantasy, to explore and expound new visions for the future of Black people. These elements of afrofuturism all represent areas where Black representation and Black stories have been nearly absent and areas that reflect the cultural fabric and storytelling of society. All artwork submissions should reflect the theme as described above.
Open to Black artists living in, or from Indiana.
Details:
- All art submissions are due by 5pm 4/1/24
- Include 3-5 high quality images with title, medium, dimensions, and a brief description of your process and/or inspiration for each (the exhibit will include extended labels so you can share more about your work)
- Provide contact info, including, email, mailing address, phone number, and social media handles
- Provide a brief bio and headshot
Please carefully review the artwork requirements below:
· A label identifying the artist, title, and medium must be affixed to the back of each Artwork.
· For all two-dimensional Artwork, the size limitation is forty-two by thirty-six inches (42” x 36”) in any direction, including the frame.
· Plexiglas glazing is preferred for all two-dimensional Artworks.
· Strap hangers or d-ring hanging hardware are required for all two-dimensional Artwork. The Gallery uses an Arakawa Hanging System and Artwork will not be able to be hung by wire.
· The Gallery can accommodate no more than three (3) three-dimensional objects total with the following restrictions:
o Each three-dimensional Artwork must have an enclosed display case, which will be provided by Newfields.
o Newfields can accept two (2) three-dimensional Artworks with the size limitation of twenty-four inches height by eighteen inches width by eighteen inches depth (24” H x 18” W x 18” D).
o Newfields can accept one (1) three-dimensional Artwork with the size limitation of twenty-four inches height by twelve inches width by twelve inches depth (24” H x 48” W x 36” D).
· All three-dimensional Artwork must be self-stable within each display case or stable with the use of a mount.
The Truth of Freedom: African Diaspora to Afrofuturism
Juneteenth Exhibit at Newfields 2024
May 31, 2024- July 14, 2024