Call For Entries - Frames of Identity: Celebrating Nuanced Blackness

Celebrate Black History Month at MODA with Frames of Identity: Celebrating Nuanced Blackness, a month-long call for submissions inviting artists, photographers, and creatives to capture and share images that explore the complexities, beauty, and depth of Black identity. From moments of joy and triumph to reflections of vulnerability and introspection, this showcase will celebrate the richness and diversity of the Black experience.

Selected submissions will be featured in a specially curated showcase and panel discussion event on Wednesday, February 26, Frames of Identity Showcase: Celebrating Nuanced Blackness.

Submissions Details

Nuanced Blackness refers to the diverse, complex, and multi-faceted experiences, identities, and expressions within the Black community. It recognizes that Blackness is not monolithic but instead encompasses a wide spectrum of perspectives shaped by individual, cultural, social, and historical contexts.

• The submission period is February 1 through February 19
• This call for entries/artist call is open to all, from professional photographers to community members exploring their creativity.

Submission Guidelines

• Photos should reflect personal or collective narratives that embody the theme of "nuanced Blackness."
• Each participant may submit up to three images.
• Along with your images, please include your first and last name, and a short description of the work.
• Submit your image assets and information to studio@ganttcenter.org.

Take Advantage of Open Studio Oasis

To help participants bring their visions to life, MODA offers Open Studio Oasis, public studio time reserved to utilize the space's professional equipment, tools, and resources. The February dates for Open Studio Oasis are 2/4, 2/6, 2/11, 2/13, 2/18, and 2/20. Participants are provided access to studio space, lighting, digital cameras, iPads, and photography/editing software.