FOR ARTISTS
ARTISTS
You are the foundation of this industry, and your voice matters. We’ve designed a full day of powerful conversations to support, inspire, and empower you at every stage of your journey. Whether you’re established or just starting out, you belong at the summit.
Emerging artists are encouraged to submit their work for our art competition and a chance to win prizes, including the opportunity to showcase at the summit.
COMPETITION
The Black Art Empowerment Summit is proud to launch a platform celebrating the next wave of visionary talent. Emerging artists are invited to submit their work for a chance to be selected by an esteemed panel of curators, collectors, and cultural leaders. Selected artists will earn the opportunity to exhibit at the next summit and compete for awards that recognize artistic excellence and support professional growth.
WHAT ARTISTS HAVE TO SAY
Kipkemoi
What stood out was how intentional everything at the Black Art Summit felt. Every panel, every conversation and every person in the room enriched and inspired me as an artist.
Penda Diakité
The Black Art Empowerment Summit was such an inspiring experience! The day was filled with motivating conversations that championed Black empowerment in the art world and brought together an incredible community of artists, collectors, gallerists, and professionals across all areas of the art world. If you love art and want to learn more or connect within the community, I highly recommend attending!
Floyd Strickland
The Art Melanated Black Art Empowerment Summit was a valuable experience and great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, collectors and industry professionals. Each panel offered thoughtful and insightful discussions. I'd highly recommend it to artists at any stage in their careers.
Kevin West
Attending the Art Melanated Art Summit in LA was an unforgettable experience. Traveling all the way from Indianapolis, I was blessed to connect with an inspiring community of artists, gallery owners, collectors and curators. The energy, creativity, and conversations opened up unexpected doors - leading to several art sales and an incredible opportunity to show my work on the West coast. It was truly a moment of growth, connection and purpose.
Rugiyatou Ylva Jallow
Attending the summit was an inspiring and enriching experience. As an artist, I gained valuable insights into often-overlooked aspects of the art world-such as art insurance-that had never been part of my previous conversations. The caliber of the panelists and the depth of the discussions were truly impressive, and I look forward to attending this event again.
Calvin Clausell Jr.
The Black Art Empowerment Summit truly is an empowering experience. Combining knowledge with creativity, I left with a greater understanding of the business of art, as well as the inspiration to head straight to my studio and create.