Black Girl Art Show D.C.

Welcome to The Largest Celebration of Black Women Artists in the World.

Black Girl Art Show is a thoughtfully curated platform dedicated to showcasing the depth, brilliance, and bold expression of Black women artists. Each show draws 6,000 to 8,000 art lovers, collectors, and culture shapers who come ready to celebrate, support, and invest in you.

We welcome you to apply! 

EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY (READ BEFORE APPLYING)

WHO CAN APPLY?
Black Women Exhibitors (21+).
Please read the information below carefully to determine your eligibility.

 
EXHIBITOR TYPES
🎨 VISUAL ARTISTS
Painting
Mixed media
Photography
Digital art
Sculpture
AI-assisted art is allowed ONLY if:

AI is used as a tool, not the final product
The work shows clear manipulation, storytelling, or transformation
🚫 Simple prompt-generated AI artwork will NOT be accepted.

 
🛍️ VENDORS
Physical products only, including:

Creative clothing brands
Books (Black women authors only)
Handmade jewelry
Ceramics / pottery
Wood, leather, metal, or glass crafts
Candles, soaps, bath & body products
Hand-sewn or paper crafts

Stationary Items such as journals, pens, sticky notes etc.
 
🚫 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF
You do not identify as a Black woman
You are under 21
You sell food, drinks, electronics, lashes, bundles, etc.
You offer services only (tarot, coaching, therapy, yoga, speaking)
You use stolen art or unlicensed imagery
Your offering is not listed above
 
CURATION STANDARD
We curate each show intentionally.

Applications may be rejected if:

Your website, portfolio, or social media shows no sense of curation
Artwork photos feel inconsistent or lack intention
There is no clear artistic voice
 
REVIEW PROCESS
Applications are reviewed by our team
We maintain a 5:1 Artist-to-Vendor ratio
You will receive an approval, rejection, or status update by email
If approved, your registration fee is charged upon acceptance
 
EVENT DETAILS
Space: 8×8 ft or 16x8 ft
Exhibitors MUST bring their own display (tables, grid panels, easels, lighting, etc.)
Setup: By 12:00 PM or the time listed in your setup email
Sales: 3:00–8:00 PM
Exhibitors keep 100% of sales
 
Thank you for reading :) Happy Applying!