Tekrema Center announces its 3rd open-call for local artists, ages 7 – 17, to submit
their work for a juried art exhibition commemorating The Maafa as part of its Black
History Celebration on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The works will be exhibited on
Saturday, February 5 from 10 AM to 2:00 PM at the Andrew “Pete” Sanchez Center,
1616 Caffin Avenue.
The winning artist will receive a $200 monetary award, with the second and third
place artists receiving $100 and $50 respectively.
There are ten categories to choose for submission. Please follow the simple but
ethical guidelines.
Exhibit Guidelines and Rules
An Original Work of Art must be the result of the submitting artist’s ORIGINAL
CONCEPT, DESIGN AND EFFORT; i.e., only the creating artist physically controls,
directs, and manipulates every element of his/her original concept & design.
COPIES of existing art or artwork made by using another artist’s concept and design
will not qualify or be considered for an award.
Category Descriptions
Category A: Oil/Acrylic
Category B: Watercolor/Acrylic
Category C: Pastels
Category D: Drawing
Category E: Mixed Media
Category F: Photography
Category G: Digital Art
Category H: Abstract/Experimental/Non-Objective
Category I: Sculpture
Category J: Studio Fine Crafts
To apply, email TekremaCenter@gmail.com. Please provide the artist’s name and
age, parent’s contact, and name and category of work.
The deadline is January 31,
2022.
