We are distinguished by our commitment to presenting exhibitions of the highest quality with a focus on the myriad of contributions African people make to world culture. We are committed to working as a community of artists, scholars, and arts educators who collectively provide best practices in educational and cultural experiences from an African-centered perspective.
In the past, weβve featured exhibitions by artists like Chesley Antoinette, Spencer Evens, Riley Holloway, Jeremy Biggers, Nitashia Johnson, emerging curator Nychelle Grant, and many more. Additionally, SDCC presents the ART214 juried exhibition during Dallas Arts Month.
We seek to diversify our offerings and continue to provide strong public programming related to African diasporic contributions to world culture. We invite all who are interested to apply.
Eligibility
Artists and curators at various stages in their careers will be considered.
Proposals must be centered on African diasporic contributions to world culture for the Arthello Beck Gallery. The Augusta Savage gallery is open to all youth-focused exhibitions, with particular consideration given to the youth of the African diaspora. Exhibitions are expected to be on display for a minimum of two months.
Application Period: Opens April 1, 2026 Closes June 1, 2026
We invite visual artists and curators to submit proposals for consideration in our 2027 exhibition season. Submissions may include solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, and curated projects that reflect innovative artistic practices and culturally relevant themes.
Eligibility:
– Visual artists (emerging and established) – Independent curators and curatorial collectives – Collaborative artist teams
Required Materials for All Proposals All submissions must include the following:
1. Professional Resume or CV
2. Artist and/or Curator Biography
3. Artist or Curatorial Statement (300β500 words)
4. Exhibition Proposal Narrative (500 words minimum)
