Clark County's Office of Public Arts has issued a call for artists to submit work for "Juneteenth: Freedom Moves," a juried group exhibition at the Pearson Community Center Gallery. Open to artists aged eight and up residing in Clark County, the exhibition accepts all original media including digital art, photography, and printmaking. Submissions are due by May 10, and awards include gift certificates from Desert Art Supplies for Best in Show and Honorable Mentions. The exhibition will run from June 2 to July 23.
The call centers on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black resilience, creativity, and cultural contributions. By focusing on movement as both subject and method, the exhibition invites works that explore how freedom moves across bodies, histories, and futures. This initiative matters because it provides a platform for local artists of all ages to engage with a historically significant cultural observance, fostering community pride and creative expression through public art.