The Art of Soul! Juried Art Show is an adaptation of the NAAMCC original exhibit called Soul! which opened in 2009. Artists from across the United States and beyond submit their work to the juried art exhibition. The Art of Soul! Juried Art Show highlights the diversity, skill and perspective of all dimensions of African American history and culture throughout the United States and the Black diaspora.
The 2024 theme is Social Justice and Black Joy. In celebration of the show’s tenth year, we are introducing the NAAMCC Legacy Award, which will be given to a pioneering artist. whose extensive career in the field has served as an inspiration to others. The winner of the 2024 Legacy Award is Dayton-based artist Willis "Bing" Davis.
This exhibit is included with museum admission. For more information email [email protected] or call 800-752-2603 ext. 0.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show!
Honorable Mention Award- Dantrel Boone for Tobacco Road
Social Justice Award- Melissa Sutherland Moss for A Place of Rest
Black Joy Award- Don Coulter First Avenue Part 1: Circa 1930
Black Joy Within Social Justice Award- Felicia Greenlee for Justice For All
Best of Show Award- Ricky Calloway for Lucile
The Art of Soul! Opening and Awards Ceremony and catalog printing are partially supported by PNC Bank.
