Celebrating 60 Years of legacy and vision
In 2025, The Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates an incredible milestone. It was six decades ago when Dr. Wright's vision, to ensure children and youth knew their history, began. Today, The Charles H. Wright Museum, inspired by Dr. Wright's vision, is excited to kick off a year-long initiative where we intentionally celebrate our past and create our future.
Join our 60th Anniversary Exhibition
Please consider an opportunity to participate in our 60th year anniversary contemporary art exhibition (Spring 2025 through Winter 2026). When Dr. Charles H. Wright established the museum, artists of Detroit were a part of his vision. He and his collaborative team of stakeholders created a groundbreaking and transformative gathering space focused on African American history, art, and culture. As the visual arts plays a central role in critiquing, representing, expressing, and imagining our world, our anniversary wish is to celebrate Detroit's Black Artists.
Share Your story
We ask you to share two stories with us:
- How has the Charles H. Wright Museum impacted your artistic practice?
- How is the City of Detroit central to your artistic practice?
Your response to the above two questions may be in written or video format, and should be submitted along with a maximum of 3 artworks for consideration to be included in the show or on our digital platforms.
Application Details
Applications are encouraged directly from artists, collectors, galleries, and museums as holders of the artworks. Applications open on September 17, 2024 and are accepted through November 18, 2024