A Juried Exhibition on James Baldwin’s proposition for Truth. February 5 through March 27, 2027. Exhibition Title: As Much Truth as One Can Bear. Entry Fee: $20. Prize Money: Up to $3500 in awards. The Arts Center in Orange, VA, is accepting submissions from artists of African American heritage for its upcoming Juried Exhibition centered on James Baldwin’s essay and proposition about Truth, As Much Truth as One Can Bear. This exhibition invites artists of African American heritage to explore the limits of perception, the weight of lived experience, and the tension between what is revealed and what is resisted. Truth, in this context, is not singular or stable. It is layered, emotional, historical, and often uncomfortable. The works in this juried exhibition engage with identity, race, memory, justice, love, and survival. Some works confront directly; others unfold quietly. Together, they create a space where viewers are asked not only to observe, but to reckon. We Are Seeking Work That: Explores personal or collective truths; Engages with visibility, silence, or resistance; Responds to cultural, political, or emotional realities; and Challenges viewers to reflect or reconsider. Accepted Media: Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, installation, digital work, text-based work, video, textile and interdisciplinary practices Submission Guidelines – See links below.
