(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – The city of Dallas Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center has been looking for local student artists to participate in an art display in celebration of Black History Month. Artwork will be displayed inside of the community center throughout February.
Students in the Dallas area in grades six through 12 can participate. Artwork should reflect the theme “It Starts with Me,” exploring the diversity of Black culture. Submissions may incorporate, but are not limited to, historical leaders, groups, events, flags or a personal interpretation of the theme in relation to Black History Month. Acceptable mediums include paint, pencil, marker, ink, poetry, sculpture, collage, photography, etc.
Artwork can be submitted to the community center, located at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the 75215 area. The following information must include the following details:
- Artist Name
- School
- Grade
- Art Title
- Description of artwork
The deadline to submit artwork and information is Jan. 30 by 5 p.m. After the exhibition closes, students can pick up their artwork March 1.
For more information, contact Natashia Cooper at natashia.cooper@dallas.gov or call 214-670-8418.