Ease: An Exhibit

Call for Artists: Ease

Rest. Softness. Reverence.
 
Presented by Black Artist Forward
Black History Month Exhibition
📍 Exhibit Location:
Legacy Rolls
Spring Lake, NC

🗓 Exhibit Dates: February 6 – March 27, 2026
🎉 Opening Reception: February 6, 2026
🖼 Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026
💲 Entry Fee: Free

 

A Welcoming Note to Artists:
You do not need to have a business, a logo, a website, or a perfect portfolio. Your voice and your vision matter.

 

Whether you are emerging, self-taught, seasoned, or returning to art after years away, you are welcome here.
This exhibit is about authenticity, not perfection.

 

About the Exhibit
Ease is a Black History Month exhibition dedicated to celebrating and affirming Black women. This show centers the rest, softness, joy, and spiritual grounding that Black women deserve yet are often denied.

 

Artists are invited to create visual work that offers Black women a moment of ease: a breath released, a softness reclaimed, a return to the sacred, or a glimpse of everyday peace.

 

This exhibit is an offering. A blessing. A reminder that Black women deserve spaces where their tenderness is honored, and their spirits can exhale.

 

All accepted artworks will be printed on 24×36 canvas wraps, allowing creators to safely showcase their work without sending originals.

Become a Lead Sponsor of Ease Support art. Amplify stories. Inspire community. Black Artist Forward invites individuals and organizations to become Lead Sponsors of Ease, our Black History Month exhibition celebrating the richness of Black artistic expression through visual art, poetry, and prose. Your $350 tax-deductible contribution ensures: Artist entry remains free and accessible Selected works are professionally printed on 24x36 canvases The exhibit is widely promoted through print, digital, and audio marketing Lead Sponsors Receive: Logo placement on all marketing materials for Ease (below annual sponsors) Recognition on the Black Artist Forward website A 12x18 fine art print from the exhibit and an official event poster This is a meaningful opportunity to support both local artists and cultural preservation, while increasing your visibility among a growing, engaged creative community. Looking for deeper engagement? We welcome conversations about annual partnership opportunities, which include broader branding, exhibit co-hosting, and ongoing support for The Thrive Fund and other BAF programming.