In commemoration of Black Poetry Day, #BAMTalent announces the launch of our first annual BLACK ART MATTERS National Arts Competition. We are seeking submissions from BIPOC & Underrepresented Artists of all walks to submit their themed work surrounding our selected piece of honor for this cycle: 

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On Being Brought from Africa to America

BY PHILLIS WHEATLEY

(Find more about the poet here.)

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Guidelines for Submission

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• Opened to ALL ARTIST, ALL MEDIUMS, ALL AGES

• Artist work must be a reflection of or relate to the listed piece of honor.

• $10 Registration Fee for 17 years & Under

• $20 Registration Fee for 18 years & Over

• ALL SUBMISSIONS DUE Friday, November 17th by 11:59pm

• Winners Announced on Giving Tuesday, (November 30th)

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Winners will receive:

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• Financial Prize (To Be Announced at a later date)

• Artist featured on #BAMTalent Social Media

• Additional Items/recognitions to be announced.

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