TCM, in collaboration with Royal Museums Greenwich, is excited to announce an open call for the upcoming Black History Month exhibition titled “Resilience,” to be hosted at The Queen’s House throughout October 2024.

About the Display/Event:

“Resilience” seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice. This exhibition will showcase a diverse range of mediums, including digital art, animation, AI technology, science, sound, and soundscapes. The focus is on exploring themes of identity, culture, language, society, and other related topics that resonate with the concept of resilience.

In the modern art landscape, numerous artists employ AI as a tool to boost creativity, manipulate data, and explore new interactions between humans and algorithms, leading to innovative artistic forms and outcomes. We believe the collaboration between AI artists and cultural heritage professionals is crucial, combining diverse goals and expertise, and promoting ethical discussions on collection histories, classification systems, diversity, and representation.

Eligibility:

We are looking for existing works by 2 artists who are part of the Black community. The work should align with the exhibition’s themes and be suitable for display. We are looking for digital art, animation, AI technology, science, sound, and soundscapes. The focus is on exploring themes of identity, culture, language, society, and other related topics that resonate with the concept of resilience.

Showcase of the work is flexible in various locations of the museum.

You will receive £300 for showcasing your existing work and participating in a discussion about your practice on October 18th at the Queen’s House.

Submission Requirements:

• Artwork Details: Title, medium, dimensions, and a brief description (up to 300 words) of how the work relates to the themes of resilience, identity, culture, language, and society.
• Artist Bio: A short biography (up to 200 words) outlining your background and practice.
• High-Quality Images or Videos: Provide high-resolution images or video links of the work(s) you wish to submit. (This can be more than one artwork)
• Technical Requirements: If applicable, please include any specific technical needs for displaying your work, particularly for digital, animation, AI, or sound-based pieces.

Submission Process:

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 24th September 2024, 5 PM
• Notification of Selection: Early October 2024
• Exhibition Dates: October 2024

Event/Display Venue:

The Queen’s House, Royal Museums Greenwich

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking exhibition that celebrates resilience and the artistic contributions of the Black community. We look forward to seeing your work and showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Black art.

For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

How To Apply

Apply by submitting the form on our website linked here:

Black History Month: Resilience Open Call - The Collective Makers