Artist callout for Embracing Black Culture exhibit in Fishers

Fishers Arts Council (FAC) will display the work of Fall Creek Junior High visual art students alongside professional artists from Fishers and surrounding areas for the annual Embracing Black Culture Exhibit.

The exhibit highlights Black culture, activism, historical and famous figures, and celebrates local artists. All mediums that can be hung on the gallery system are welcome. Artwork will be displayed in the FAC Hub Gallery with the potential for an additional gallery at Kuaba Gallery in Carmel (not confirmed).

Hanging artwork must meet the requirements listed on the submission form.

This exhibit will be open to the public from Feb. 5 to March 1, 2024, Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays; or Fridays by appointment by contacting FAC directly.

There will be a free public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.

The deadline for submission is 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Artists will be notified of their acceptance into the exhibit by Jan. 23.

Timeline

This timeline represents the event as it now appears.

  • Deadline for Submissions: 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance: on or by Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024
  • Artwork Drop off/Install Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
  • Exhibit Date Range: Feb. 5 to March 1, 2024
  • De-Install Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024

How to apply

Artists should go to fishersartscouncil.org/submit-your-work to submit for the exhibit. Select the exhibit you are submitting for, answer the questions, and upload your artwork images. Artists may submit more than four images by filling out the form a second time.

Questions?

Contact Fishers Arts Council via email at info@FishersArtsCouncil.org or call or text (317) 537-1670.