Art of Inclusion Call for Art

Artists with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to participate in The Art of Inclusion: Celebrating Greensboro's Diverse Community, an exhibition highlighting the creativity, resilience, and unique perspectives of artists from historically underrepresented communities in Greensboro. 

This exhibition seeks to create a welcoming space where artists can share work that reflects identity, lived experience, culture, and personal storytelling by artists of all ages and media. By bringing together artists from the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities, The Art of Inclusion aims to create dialogue, visibility, and appreciation for the diversity that enriches Greensboro’s community.

The exhibition will open with a free public reception on Friday, June 5 from 6:00–9:00 PM, inviting community members, artists, families, and supporters to gather in celebration of art, inclusion, and connection. The exhibition will be available to the public until Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Call for Art

Artists are encouraged to submit original artwork that explores themes including, but not limited to:

• Identity and self-expression

• Disability pride and lived experience

• LGBTQIA+ culture and history

• Community, belonging, and resilience

• Intersectionality and social inclusion

All visual media are welcome, including:

• Painting

• Drawing

• Photography

• Sculpture

• Mixed media

• Fiber art

• Digital art

Both emerging and established artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to apply. Artists must identify as a person with a disability and/or as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Submission Guidelines

• 3-5 artworks per artist may be submitted

• Include artist name, artwork title, medium, size, and price

• Include a short artist statement in PDF, Word or Pages format

• Digital images should be high-quality JPEG or PNG files

• Works must be ready to hang upon delivery (if artist needs assistance, please reach out)

• Artists may schedule a meeting for registration in lieu of online registration if needed. Please email gallery@mycvagreensboro.org