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Welcome to The Largest Celebration of Black Women Artists in the World.
BEFORE YOU APPLY — NYC IS A UNION VENUE. Our New York show is at the Javits Center, which has stricter setup rules than our other cities. Please read the full NYC Exhibitor Rules first — applying means you agree to follow them:
https://blackgirlartshow.com/nyc-exhibitor-rules/
The short version:
• Javits does not allow exhibitors to order union labor, so your booth must be one you carry in and set up yourself, by hand — no tools or ladders.
• Allowed booth styles only: easels, your own folding tables, freestanding wire grid panels (clips or zip ties, no screws), and pre-assembled pedestals. 8 ft max height, freestanding, nothing attached to walls, columns or neighboring booths.
• NOT allowed: pipe and drape (including your own kit), built or pop-up gallery walls, anything hung overhead.
• Load in on ONE two-wheel cart (an upright hand truck/dolly) or by hand. No 4-wheel carts, flatbeds, wagons, pallets or crates. Vans or smaller.
• Front entrance only, with 45 minutes at the curb to unload, then move your vehicle. Bring ID.
• Bring your own table, chairs and display. Tablecloths and fabric must be flame-retardant (bring the tag or certificate).
• If your booth triggers Javits labor anyway, you must take it down, labor charges are billed to your card on file, and you may be removed without a refund.
• Power, Wi-Fi, plumbing, cleaning and food delivery are ordered and paid directly through the Javits Service Portal (advance pricing ends Feb 26, 2027).
• Move-in is Friday, March 12, 2027, in an assigned time slot that will be in your Exhibitor Guide after approval.
Black Girl Art Show is a thoughtfully curated platform dedicated to showcasing the depth, brilliance, and bold expression of Black women artists. Each show draws 6,000 to 8,000 art lovers, collectors, and culture shapers who come ready to celebrate, support, and invest in you.
We welcome you to apply!
EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY (READ BEFORE APPLYING)
WHO CAN APPLY?
Black Women Exhibitors (21+).
Please read the information below carefully to determine your eligibility.
EXHIBITOR TYPES
🎨 VISUAL ARTISTS
Painting
Mixed media
Photography
Digital art
Sculpture
AI-assisted art is allowed ONLY if:
AI is used as a tool, not the final product
The work shows clear manipulation, storytelling, or transformation
🚫 Simple prompt-generated AI artwork will NOT be accepted.
🛍️ VENDORS
Physical products only, including:
Creative clothing brands
Books (Black women authors only)
Handmade jewelry
Ceramics / pottery
Wood, leather, metal, or glass crafts
Candles, soaps, bath & body products
Hand-sewn or paper crafts
Stationary Items such as journals, pens, sticky notes etc.
🚫 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF
You do not identify as a Black woman
You are under 21
You sell food, drinks, electronics, lashes, bundles, etc.
You offer services only (tarot, coaching, therapy, yoga, speaking)
You use stolen art or unlicensed imagery
Your offering is not listed above
CURATION STANDARD
We curate each show intentionally.
Applications may be rejected if:
Your website, portfolio, or social media shows no sense of curation
Artwork photos feel inconsistent or lack intention
There is no clear artistic voice
REVIEW PROCESS
Applications are reviewed by our team
We maintain a 5:1 Artist-to-Vendor ratio
You will receive an approval, rejection, or status update by email
If approved, your registration fee is charged upon acceptance
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027 at the Javits Center, Hall 1B
Space: 8×8 ft or 16x8 ft
Exhibitors MUST bring their own display (folding tables, grid panels, easels or pre-assembled pedestals), set up by hand under Javits rules. No pipe and drape or built walls
Lighting or anything that plugs in needs power ordered through the Javits Service Portal
Move-in: Friday, March 12, 2027 (assigned time slots in your Exhibitor Guide)
Sales: 3:00–8:00 PM
Exhibitors keep 100% of sales
Thank you for reading :) Happy Applying!
