Express Your Pride: Call for Artists
Call for Artists
As we commemorate Pride and the vibrant spectrum of identities within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, we invite artists to submit their creations for our upcoming concert celebration. This call seeks artwork that embodies the spirit of Pride, showcasing the beauty, resilience, and diversity within the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Artwork will be displayed on DSO social media accounts, Orchestra Hall digital signage on Woodward Avenue, and at the DSO booth during Motor City Pride. Artists who submit will be entered into a raffle to win two (2) free tickets to Tituss Burgess with the DSO.
Creative Prompt
"Music & Pride"
- Artists must be 18 years of age or older and reside in Wayne, Macomb, or Oakland counties.
- Submissions must be original artwork created by the entrant.
- Artwork can be in any medium, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, etc.
- Artwork should refrain from displaying themes of profanity or graphic imagery.*
- Artists are encouraged to provide a brief artist statement (100–200 words) explaining the inspiration behind their work and its connection to the theme.
- Submit high-resolution images of your artwork along with the artist statement via our online submission portal. Accepted files include .jpg, .png, and .pdf.
- The call is open to all LGBTQIA2S+ identifying artists. We love allies; however, this call seeks to give a platform to queer voices. All artists identifying as part of the queer community are encouraged to submit.
*All art will be reviewed by our internal DEI team to make sure it aligns with the guidelines above.
Artwork Deadline: Tuesday, May 28
Interested? Sign up to receive reminders using the online form below and a member of our team will reach out with additional information.
