NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Art Showcase 2023 is Coming Up!
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Posted By: S. Moore on December 15, 2022 Application Process Open December 12-30, 2022 At the NBA, they are passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of their players, they deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. Off the court, they’re deeply committed to building community, leading with integrity, and innovating with intention. In support of the NBA’s ongoing commitment to Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), the NBA will partner with current and recently graduated students from HBCU art and design programs to create artwork for the NBA All-Star Game February 17-19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. In its third year, the NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Art Showcase will feature student artists and their commissioned artwork at NBA All-Star events, in press release and in media. The Showcase will also provide professional development, career opportunities, media training and increased awareness for HBCUs, their students, and academic/athletic programs. Past participants included HBCU art and design students from Howard University, Florida A&M University, Albany State University and Central State University. The goals for this art opportunity are to celebrate, mentor and inspire the next generation of emerging underrepresented artist and designers. Program Features
Expectations of a Showcase Artist
Selection Criteria
KEY DATES - December 12: Application process opens for submissions - December 30 at 11:59 p.m. (PST): Deadline for submissions - January 2 – January 6: Approval of selected artist/ notification via email - January 13: Artist under contract - January 16: Virtual Tip-off meeting - January 20-23: Artist check in session - January 29: Final commission artwork due - February 3: Artist video shoot (virtual) with NBA Entertainment - February 17 – February 19: NBA All-Star Weekend Submit documents for application and/or questions to hbcuart@nba.com. Application deadline is December 30, 2022. Submissions will not be accepted after 11:59 p.m. (PST). Applicants who have met the above criteria will be notified of their invitation into the NBA x HBCU Showcase the week of January 2 SOURCE NBA Official Website If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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