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Call for Artists

Hearth Summit Detroit is seeking artists whose creative expression contributes to individual, collective, and ecological wellbeing.

 

Categories

  • Dance & Movement

  • Music & Performance

  • Poetry & Spoken Word

  • Visual Arts

  • Painting, Sculpture & Installation Art

  • Photography & 2D Digital Art

  • Video & Interactive Art

Artist Guidelines

Dance, Music, Performance, Poetry & Storytelling

• Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.
• Interactive and audience engaged experiences are encouraged.
• Include any technical, sound, staging, or space requirements.
• Solo and group performances are welcome.


Visual Arts, Photography, Painting, Sculpture & Installation Art

• Please provide images or samples of the proposed work, if available.
• Include dimensions, materials, and installation requirements, if applicable.
• Artists are responsible for transportation, setup, and removal unless otherwise arranged.

Video & Interactive Art

• Please provide a supplementary information sheet detailing space requirements, layout, power needs, lighting conditions, sound requirements, internet access, installation specifications, and participant interaction.

 

Eligibility

  • All artistic disciplines, mediums, and forms of creative expression are welcome.

  • Preference will be given to Detroit based artists, though artists outside Detroit whose lived experience, artistic practice, or creative expression has a clear and meaningful connection to Detroit communities are also encouraged to apply.

  • There is no fee to apply. Selected artists will receive a stipend and limited support for materials, subject to availability and project needs.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Notification Date: On or before July 17, 2026 via email

 

Questions? Contact us at info@bewellbeautifulpeople.org.

Multi-line address

Optional: Tell us if you are representing a group.

Role

Proposal

Please select the category that best describes your submission.

Please select all that apply.

Is this a new work or a previously presented piece?
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This may include images, videos, sketches, renderings, portfolio samples, technical requirements, or other materials that help us better understand your submission.

Artist Experience

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