Theme: “JUNETEENTH”

What is Juneteenth?

Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black people and all others who had been enslaved in the United States. It took two and a half years for the news of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to be enacted in Texas. The official proclamation was on January 1, 1863, but was not declared in Texas until June 19, 1865, hence we celebrate June 19th as Juneteenth every year.

Juried Exhibition Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021

Location:

City Hall Lot, 22 Lincoln St.,
Hampton, VA 23669

Eligibility:

Youth between the ages 10 and 24 are invited to submit up to 2 entries. No reproductions will be considered. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 36” on any side.

Requirements:

• All works must be original in design.
• Artwork is to be free of profanity, and appropriate for families.
• Entry data with title, dimensions, medium, price, age, and name
  should be submitted along with a picture of your artwork via email to rpresssr@aol.com.
• Jurors: Artwork will be selected by a committee of professional
  and working artist who encourage, and support youth art.
• Awards will be given in three categories: Ages 10 to 14 —— Ages 15 to 19——Ages 20 to 24

Winners in each category will have his/her work displayed in Art Central Gallery in Hampton, VA for one month. A reception will be given on the last day to invite family and friends to view the winning piece, as well as other works of their collection.