Over the last two years through the Emerging Artists Program, MoAD has provided California artists the opportunities to generate and exhibit works reflecting the cultural and artistic richness of the African Diaspora in a dynamic gallery setting.

‍Competitive proposals will present innovative artworks to activate the Salon, a multipurpose space in the heart of the museum where we hold public programs, education workshops, and events.

Four final artists will be selected to participate in the Emerging Artists Program. Each artist will have a 2 month solo show.

Selected artists will be notified on July 24, 2017, from which artists will then work with the exhibitions team at the museum and have approximately 2 months to finalize and prepare work.

EAP exhibition dates:

‍Exhibition #1 - September 20, 2017 through November 26, 2017 


Exhibition #2 - December 6, 2017 through March 4, 2018


Exhibition #3 - March 24, 2018 through June 3, 2018


Exhibition #4 - June 13, 2018 through August 19, 2018

‍We will hold two information sessions to review the application process, tour the gallery and answer any questions applicants may have. These sessions will be held on May 25th and June 21st from 6pm to 7pm in the MoAD Salon.

‍More information available here.