Community Art Exhibit - Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the Evanston Public Library is calling artists and creatives to submit an art piece that highlights and recognizes the lived experience and spirit of Black history and culture through the years. Visual art pieces can include:
- painting
- drawing
- sculpture
- photography
- printmaking
- textile
- decorative arts
- digital art and design
- poetry
Submission deadline: Monday, January 26th
Art installation date: Friday, February, 6th
Art pieces will be displayed on the 3rd floor of the main library from February 6th through February 28th, 2026.
Guidelines:
Hanging art pieces need to be at or below the dimensions of "40" W x 30" H". Sculptures must be below 2' x 2' and weigh no more than 30lbs. Pieces will be included based on space available. The Library retains sole authority over evaluating, selecting, displaying, and scheduling all artist exhibitions at the Evanston Public Library. These decisions are final and not subject to review.
Controversial works of art will not be excluded because of subject matter; however, a community standard may be applied because of the diverse age range of the population served by the Evanston Public Library.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, recognizes Black History Month 2026 as “A Century of Black History Commemorations. For its 100th theme, the Founders of Black History Month urge us to explore the impact and meaning of Black history and life commemorations in transforming the status of Black peoples in the modern world.”
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