Celebrating the Black Experience

• All images must be high resolution - 300 dpi with image size between 3 and 10 MB. File names accepted are .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, .PDF, or .TIFF  Preferred is .JPG or .JPEG.
• Artists will submit entries through the file upload provided below.
• All images should be labeled in this format, last name (underscore) first name (underscore) piece number(example: “Smith_John_1”). If you are sending multiple images, each should end with a sequential letter (example: “Smith_John_1_a”, “Smith_John_1_b”, etc.).
• Images must definitively reflect the artwork submitted.

Up to 6 works may be submitted per artist with 1-3 digital image(s) for each piece.

By signing below and submitting an entry to the KCAAH Celebrating the Black Experience Art Exhibit, entrant acknowledges that he/she/they have read and accepted the below “Terms and Conditions” and that he/she/they is the artist and owns the rights to the work submitted. Entrant also acknowledges that all information on the registration and submission forms is true and correct to the best of his/her/their knowledge and understands that any incorrect or misrepresented information could result in submitted artwork being ruled ineligible.

Artists are responsible for roundtrip shipment of their artwork to and from KCAAH in Louisville, Kentucky. Return packing postage must arrive with artwork. Artists can make self-delivery by appointment during the art drop-off period. All artwork [Hand delivered or mailed] must be received no later than April 1, 2025. All artwork to be returned by shipping services must be pre-paid. Artists can schedule an appointment by contacting Julia Youngblood at 502-396-6784 or email julia@youngbloodharmonizingarts.com. Accepted works will be insured while on KCAAH premises throughout the exhibition.

• Works left past the pickup deadline will not be insured. KCAAH retains a 40% commission and charges 6% Kentucky Sales Tax on all work sold.

Eligibility: Celebrating the Black Experience Art Exhibition is open to all 18 years of age and older. Media: All entries must be 2-D in the disciplines of painting, printmaking, fiber art, photography, graphic design, drawings, and/or mixed media or 3-D. Number of Entries: Artists may submit up to 6 pieces for consideration as long as each piece meets the criteria for eligibility listed above. Size Limit: 2D entries must be no wider than 48 inches. 3D entries must weigh no more than 50 pounds. All art should be able to be installed on standard walls without specialized or heavy-duty hanging hardware. The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage reserves the right to reject oversized submissions. Artists who have specific questions about the size of their work may contact Julia Youngblood at 502-396-6784 or email julia@youngbloodharmonizingarts.com for more details. Date Restrictions: There is no restriction on the timeframe in which the work was created. Submitting Images: The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage will only accept submissions through still, digital images. All images should be high resolution .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG, .PDF, or .TIFF files around 300 dpi and less than 10MB. Artists will submit digital files by uploading them at the “Upload the following Here” on the online entry form. Jury and Exhibition: This exhibit will be juried by an anonymous, multi-member panel. Judging will be done using the submitted digital images. Artists do not need to submit physical artwork. Fees, Delivery, and Return of Work: There is no submission fee for artists wishing to enter work in this exhibition. However, if a work is selected for exhibition, all shipping or delivery costs to and from the exhibiting institution will be absorbed by the artist. The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage will contact artists with guidelines for delivery or shipping. Upon receipt of selected works, the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage expects finished works to be “ready to hang.” Framing or matting is not required for all entries, but works should be outfitted with appropriate hanging hardware (IE: wire, cleats, hooks, etc.) for easy installation. Pieces delivered without a means to hang may be omitted from the exhibition. Insurance: Artworks are not insured during transit. This will require the artist's personal policy or insurance purchased through the carrier. Accepted works will be insured while on KCAAH’s premises through the run of the exhibition. The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage will not be responsible for damage that may occur during shipping. An insurance value must be declared at the time of submission. In the event of a claim, the artist may be asked to provide proof of value. Sale: Artworks in the exhibition will be publicly listed for sale, or can be listed as Not for Sale. If Sold, The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage retains 40% commission and charges 6% Kentucky Sales Tax on all work sold. Publicity: Submission images and final, selected artworks will be used in any and all promotion of the Celebrating the Black Experience Art Exhibition. This includes, but is not limited to print and online media; local, regional, and national news broadcasts, and institutional print, digital, and social media promotion. Other than these uses, copyright remains with the artist.