Eligibility:

The Art Show is open to all African American artists residing in the United States.

Types of Work Accepted:

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Mixed media
• Fine art jewelry
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Photography

Submission Guidelines

Please ensure that all artwork submitted is appropriate for the Museum.
AAM is a family-friendly museum, and all art should be appropriate for all ages.
Artists must display and sell original art that they created.
The Art Show is staffed and run by volunteers. In all matters, the Art Show Manager's decision is final.

Original Art Only - Only original or originally printed works will be admitted. Photocopies or AI-generated art are not acceptable for entry. No more than 25% of the works may be prints.

Display Art Guidelines

Framing: All two-dimensional entries, except oils and acrylics, must be framed with either glass or plexiglass. Unframed canvases are fine as long as they are gallery wrapped. Frames and canvases must be wired and ready to hang (i.e., with two screws and steel wire. Saw tooth hangers, “clip” frames, or unstable frames will not be accepted.

Professional Setup - All art must be matted or mounted to prevent damage during hanging. The Fine Art Show recommends Pro Panels and suggests black-and-gray color options.