EMERGE ARTIST:
Emerge is Inclusion In Art’s biennial art mentorship program.
The selected artist(s) will work towards creating a new body of work for a solo show at the end of the year. The artist(s) will receive constructive feedback on their artwork from Inclusion In Art’s distinguished board of directors, practicing artists and curators. The selected artist will receive guidance in various professional practices.
This program is open to any emerging Oklahoma artist who identifies as a person of color, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). The Emerge Artist Program requires a commitment between six to eight months. We define emerging artists as anyone who is in the early stages of their career in art, no matter their age. Artists working in large-scale art, sculptural, and installation work are encouraged to apply.
The chosen Emerge artist(s) will have an exhibition in a professional gallery space.
Timeline of Program:
- June 8th, 2024- Applicant Interviews
- June 10th – 14th, 2024 – Final Selection and notification
- TBD – First studio visit
Deadline to apply May 19th, 2024 @ 11:59pm
How to apply:
- Email a complete application to inclusioninartsubmissions@gmail.com
- Include the subject line: Emerge 2024 – first and last name
- Bio (include ethnicity/race)
- Resume
- Artist Statement
- 5 – 10 images/video samples (files must be numbered and labeled by first and last initial. Ex. AB01)
- Image list (number, title, medium, dimensions)
Inclusion In Art is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting racial and cultural diversity in Oklahoma’s visual art community. IIA continues to support artists of color by connecting communities through presentations that challenge traditional perspectives and embrace progressive thought.