Collage of black students walking down a street

"Young Students" by Bearden, Romare. Collage, 1964, Bearden Foundation, https://beardenfoundation.org/collages/.

 

Celebrate Black History Month through art! Students are invited to create a collage or painting inspired by the iconic works of Romare Bearden, highlighting themes of Black history, culture, and identity.


 

Competition Details:

  • Design Period: February 1 – 27
  • Registration Deadline: February 21
  • Artwork Display & Voting: Friday, February 28 | 12 – 4 p.m. [Canceled]
  • Prize: $100 gift card for the winning artist (voted by peers)

Refreshments will be served

 

Join us in honoring Black history through creativity! Showcase your artistic vision and let your work tell a powerful story. All students are welcome to participate!

Sign up here

 

 

Don't know how to make a collage? Watch these tutorial videos:

  1. Creating a Collage: An Art Project Inspired by Romare
  2. Romare Bearden: Master of Collage Art & The Harlem Renaissance

Is there a place on campus where I can use art supplies?

Free art supplies can be found at the Art Cafe at the Schingoethe Center every Tuesday 5-7 p.m. and Friday 12-2 p.m. Phillips Library has various magazines that you can use and art supplies that you can check out!