Art of the African Diaspora 2026 – Artist Registration Form

CONTACT INFORMATION
Artist Name*
List your name here as you would like it to appear on your listing. (For example some artists prefer to use their first name only, or leave the capitalization out of their name.)
Legal Name*
First Last
Address*
ADDRESS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED

Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone*
PHONE WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED
Email*
EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED
Website
OPTIONAL
Social Media
OPTIONAL – Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.): Please provide one full account URL, as we may not be able to locate your profile using only your account name.
PARTICIPATION
This is my first time participating in Art of the African Diaspora:
- Yes
- No
Artist Statement*
Tell us about your artistic practice. You may include details about your background, ideas, creative process, and overall vision. MAX 500 CHARACTERS
Information for Participating Artists*
- Artwork Drop Off at Richmond Art Center: Friday, January 2, 11am-4pm OR Saturday, January 3, 11am-4pm.
- Artwork Pick Up at Richmond Art Center: Sunday, March 15, 4pm-5pm OR Monday, March 16, 11am-4pm.
- Artist Bio/CV and Statement (optional): When you drop off your artwork you may bring in a printed artist bio/CV (1 page) and artist statement (1 page) for the artist info binder.
- Insurance: Richmond Art Center provides fine art insurance for all artwork while it is on loan at the center. Coverage ends after the artwork’s scheduled pick-up date. Please note, this insurance does not cover artwork during transportation to or from Richmond Art Center.
  ABOUT ARTWORK INSURANCE
- Artwork Loan Form: When you drop off your artwork at the center you’ll be asked to sign an artwork loan form (we will have this prepared for you).
- Packing Material: We cannot store your artwork packing material for you. Please be prepared to take it with you after you drop off your artwork.
- Sales: Artists may list their work for sale. Richmond Art Center’s commission is 30%. The artist retains 70%.
- Installation Ready: Before you bring your artwork to the gallery check that it is:
  - Labeled with your full name (on the back for 2D work, underneath for 3D work)
  - Ready to hang with any appropriate hardware: hanging wire, d-rings, etc.
  - Any glass is clean and free of fingerprints
  - Work on paper should be framed
- Artwork Size Requirements:
  - Wall-hanging artwork may not exceed 40 inches high and 40 inches wide (including the frame)
  - 3D artwork may not exceed 40 inches in any dimension
I have read this information about participating in Art of the African Diaspora.
EXHIBITION AT RICHMOND ART CENTER
Complete this section with information about the artwork you will exhibit at Richmond Art Center. If needed, you can edit the information when you drop off your piece.
Artwork Title*
Artwork Year*
Must be recent work created since 2023
Artwork Medium*
Artwork Size*
H" x W" or H" x W" x D"
Wall-hanging artwork may not exceed 40 inches high and 40 inches wide (including the frame).
3D artwork may not exceed 40 inches in any direction
Artwork Price/Value*
Is the Artwork for Sale?*
If the work is for sale, its list price is the value stated above.
- Yes
- No / NFS
ONLINE LISTING
Upload an Image of Your Artwork (.jpg or .png)*
Please upload an artwork image to be included in the online gallery. It can be an image of your artwork in the exhibition OR any other image of your work you want to have represent your creative practice.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Add Your Link
OPTIONAL
Share a link to direct folks to learn more about your work. Have more than 1 link you would like to include? Try using Linktree (free)
PRINT CATALOG LISTING
OPTIONAL
A 46+ page Art of the African Diaspora catalogue is printed for the event. All participating artists are listed by name. Add here any additional information you would like included with your name:
Phone:
Only list your phone number here if you want it published in the AOTAD print catalog.
Email:
Only list your email address here if you want it published in the AOTAD print catalog.
Weblink:
Website, social media, etc. Only list your weblink here if you want it published in the AOTAD print catalog.
OPEN STUDIOS AND SATELLITE EXHIBITIONS
Open Studios*
- I DO NOT plan to participate in Open Studios
- I plan to participate in Open Studios and have a studio/space to present my work
- I plan to participate in Open Studio but would like help finding a space to present my work
Satellite Exhibitions*
- I DO NOT plan to participate in Satellite Exhibitions
- I have/will have a space to present my work in a SATELLITE EXHIBITION
- I would like to be sent information about Satellite Exhibition opportunities
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Art of the African Diaspora 2026 – Artist Registration Form

CONTACT INFORMATION

PARTICIPATION

EXHIBITION AT RICHMOND ART CENTER

ONLINE LISTING

PRINT CATALOG LISTING

OPEN STUDIOS AND SATELLITE EXHIBITIONS

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