Who:
For this intergenerational exhibition, Cheekwood is looking for works made by artists in the Greater Nashville Area who identify as Black or Mix-race. Artists must also be able to identify as a professional/working artist or a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student, or a university student.
What:
All artwork types will be considered. Drawings, paintings, photographs, digital artworks, sculptures, small installations, film and animation, fashion, etc. Preference this year will be given to portraits, although all media are still accepted.
When:
The show will open on August 16 for the Black Arts Bash and run through August 29.
Deadlines:
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025.
No applications will be accepted after this deadline
No applications will be accepted unless the online form is completed. Please do not submit work via email.
If you have questions email the Cheekwood Education Team at [email protected].
For this exhibition, we are looking for work made by rising 10th to 12th grade students, University students majoring in art or design, and professional artists in the Greater Nashville Area who identify as Black or Mix-race. Preference this year will be given to those works that are portraits.
A member of the education team will contact applicants on or before August 1 to notify of application status. The show will open on August 16 with Black Arts Bash and run through August 29. Please submit your work by filling out the form below.
*Please note: If your artwork is selected for display it must be delivered to Cheekwood ready-to-hang. Please see the display requirements document linked at the top of the page for details.
If you have any questions, please contact the Education Team at [email protected].

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