Image Credit: Steven Mosely, I am a Man, Black Artstory Month 2013

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is seeking paintings, drawings, photographs and works on paper for inclusion in its 2nd Annual Black Artstory Month on Myrtle Avenue. The exhibition will be taking place from February 1- February 28, 2014. Selected works will be featured in businesses on Myrtle Avenue in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. Black Artstory Month began in 2013 as a creative play on February being Black History Month. The month is intended to spotlight the contributions African Americans have made and are continuing to make within the visual and performing arts worlds. Programming throughout the month includes live music, spoken word, storytelling, participatory art-making and curated exhibitions!

The working title for 2014 is Native Sons and Daughters: Locals, (im)Migrants, Expats and Prodigals.

Taking inspiration from the migratory histories of African Americans in the United States, MARP is seeking works that address issues, explorations, reflections and discoveries centered around notions of being born of a place, becoming connected/ attached to a new place or upon leaving a place adjusting perceptions and attachments to that place.

Please submit the following materials by Dec 20 to att: Daonne Huff /Black Artstory
1. Brief Artist Statement
2. Current Resume
3. Up to 3 artwork images with index listing title, medium, and dimensions for each artwork.
Please combine photos in a zip folder or pdf.

Selected works must be ready to hang.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20th

For more information and to submit please contact curator Daonne Huff at daonnedaonne at gmail.com