Artists looking to showcase their creativity in Raleigh have a new opportunity ahead. A call for artistic participation has been announced for the upcoming Artival event at John Chavis Memorial Park, part of the JCMP Juneteenth Celebrations. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, the event invites artists aged 18 and older—across all mediums, from painting to performance art—to take part in a vibrant celebration of freedom and artistic expression.
“This event is an inclusive celebration of culture, creativity, and freedom,” states the official announcement, promising to highlight a multitude of artistic expressions grounded in the spirit of Juneteenth. In an effort not only to draw but also to uplift diverse talents, organizers are encouraging artists to participate in what is expected to be a noteworthy gathering. Detailed information about this call for artists was published by raleighnc.gov yesterday.
For those ready to take part, the process is straightforward but comes with a clear deadline: Applications must be submitted via a Google Form by May 16. Notification of acceptance will follow swiftly, with artists being informed by May 23. The submission should include an artist bio, a statement, preferred medium, contact information, and links to any relevant social media or websites. As per the guidelines, artists are responsible for setting up and taking down their displays within the event’s timeframe and are welcome to sell their works during the Artival.
Event details also specify that artists will be provided designated spaces, yet there are limitations to how works can be displayed. “We cannot hang artwork on the walls or suspend anything from the ceiling,” explains the release, setting expectations for exhibitors to bring necessary display items like tablecloths and easels. Sales transactions are to be handled by the artists themselves, and they must be prepared to manage cashless exchanges. The event will persist swiftly forward, come rain or shine, so participants are advised to plan appropriately for the one-day festival.
The Artival is poised to be not just a gathering but a showcase of a community’s heartbeat and history through the canvas of art. Raleigh’s artists now have the chance to be a part of this unique juncture, to engrave their narratives in a space of shared legacy. To partake in the festival or glean additional details, individuals can visit the official call for artists page on https://raleighnc.gov.
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