Juneteenth Art Show Application

The Juneteenth Art Show is a community exhibition celebrating freedom, culture, resilience, and creativity through visual art. Held in conjunction with Hampton's Juneteenth Historical Walking Tour & Heritage Celebration, this event provides artists of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to share works that reflect African American history, heritage, identity, and the ongoing journey toward equality. Through painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and other artistic expressions, the exhibition aims to inspire reflection, spark conversation, and honor the spirit of Juneteenth. Artists are invited to showcase their talents while helping create a meaningful cultural experience for the community.

1. Eligibility

The Juneteenth Art Show is open to artists of all experience levels.
Artists under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian.

2. Artwork Requirements

All submitted artwork must be the original work of the artist.
Artwork should align with the spirit and values of the Juneteenth celebration, including themes of freedom, heritage, culture, community, resilience, and artistic expression.
The event organizers reserve the right to decline artwork that contains offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.

3. Submission Process
Artists must complete the official application form and submit all required information by the stated deadline.
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition.

4. Display of Artwork
Accepted artists are responsible for delivering and retrieving their artwork at the designated times.
Artwork must be properly prepared for display.
Organizers reserve the right to determine final placement of artwork within the exhibition space.
 
5. Liability

While reasonable care will be taken to protect all artwork, the City of Hampton, event organizers, volunteers, and venue partners are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork during transportation, installation, exhibition, or pickup.

6. Photography & Promotion

By participating, artists grant permission for photographs of their artwork to be used for event promotion, marketing, social media, news coverage, and future Juneteenth-related materials.
Artists will be credited whenever possible.

7. Artist Conduct

Participants are expected to treat fellow artists, attendees, volunteers, and staff with respect.
Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the event.

8. Agreement

Submission of an application indicates that the artist has read, understood, and agrees to these Terms and Conditions.