Mostra del Mese della Storia Afroamericana 2027

The City of Richmond, in partnership with Richmond Black History Month, is seeking proposals for a visual art exhibition to be presented in the Upper Rotunda Gallery of the Richmond Cultural Centre from January 29 to February 25, 2027. The exhibition, part of an annual Black History Month program that has run since 2016, aims to honour the legacy, culture and contributions of Black Canadians and the broader African diaspora. Eligible artists are those who identify as Black, are of African descent, or belong to the African diaspora, with priority given to artists living or working in Richmond, BC. Submissions may include drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, media arts, textile arts and other two‑dimensional disciplines; small three‑dimensional works (maximum 38 cm each side) may be considered for a single vitrine. The selected artist will receive a $600 honorarium based on 2027 CARFAC rates, and the exhibition space (approximately 24 m of wall with a hanging system) will be provided. Additional public programming such as an artist talk or workshop may be arranged. Applicants must submit a PDF or Word document with contact information, a brief bio, artist and proposal statements, and 5–7 high‑resolution images. Submissions are to be emailed to culture@richmond.ca (subject line: 2027 Black History Month Exhibition) or delivered by mail/USB. The deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Accommodations are available upon request. The exhibition will be open to the public during the centre’s regular hours.

Exhibition wall space (≈24 m), hanging system, artist fee $600, possible artist talk/workshop, public exhibition during centre hours

Artists who identify as Black, of African descent, or part of the African diaspora; priority to those living/working in Richmond, BC