Juneteenth exhibit planned; call for artists open

The Art of Inclusion, in conjunction with the Wayne Center for the Arts and the local NAACP, is seeking original contemporary art from the public for a one-month indoor exhibit displayed at the Wayne Center for the Arts' Looney and Gault galleries, 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster.

Artists of all ages, skill sets and ethnic backgrounds are invited to participate and sell their creations while enhancing the cultural environment of Wayne County. The exhibit, “Afrocentric Visions,” is a multifaceted, juried exhibition of artwork that is centered around the African American experience and culture. The exhibit seeks to promote a greater sense of inclusivity within the community through the display of art.

“The goal of this exhibit is to highlight the African American experience,” said Allison Allison, creator of Art of Inclusion. “It is our hope that this will be the start of a new tradition for Wayne County.”

Each artist is requested to create their own interpretation of the theme. Artwork that shows creativity and a broad range of appeal to the general public is encouraged.

“Wayne Center for the Arts has a deep commitment to giving space for diverse voices and conversation through the medium of art,” said Sara Starr Brink, executive director of WCA. “We are pleased to work with Art of Inclusion on this event.”

The exhibit will be on display throughout the month of June at the Wayne Center for the Arts. Additional activities at WCA and other locations in the community are planned to discuss the significance of celebrating Juneteenth. Opening and closing receptions for the exhibit will be announced soon.

Interested artists should review all criteria and instructions for submission at www.WayneArtsCenter.org. The final date to submit is May 1.