THE JURORS FOR 2022 Art of Soul! JURIED ART SHOW

We are excited for you to see the beautiful pieces presented in this catalog. Most of them are available for sale. See page 50 for the price list.

The Art of Soul! Juried Art Show is an adaptation of our original, stunning exhibit called Soul!, which opened in 2009. The Soul! exhibit highlighted a wide range of art from our collection that depicted many aspects of African American culture and life, which inspired a younger generation who had never been exposed to art by or about African Americans.

Artists from across the country were selected for the national juried art exhibition after submitting pieces centered around the theme of “Black Love.” The 43 pieces of artwork on exhibit are from artists across the United States, reflecting themes and perspectives related to the African diaspora, African American culture, history, and experience.

The jurors will select the grand prize winner and other winning artists. In January 2023, visitors to the exhibit and our social media followers will have a chance to vote for their favorite artwork. The artist with the most votes will win a People’s Choice Award. All winners and selected artists will be recognized at a reception and awards ceremony at National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center on Sat., Feb. 25.

Thank you for taking the time to view this catalog and for your continuing support of the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center!

Dr. James Haywood Rolling Jr. is chair of the Art Education programs at Syracuse University. Dr. Rolling Jr. is a Dual Professor of Art Education and Teaching and Leadership in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the School of Education at Syracuse University and chair of the Art Education programs. In his earlier education, Rolling earned his MFA in studio arts research at Syracuse University while studying as a Graduate Fellow in the Department of African American Studies.

Rev. Dr. Wormack-Keels is a Columbus fiber and mixed media artist who uses materials, threads, fibers, and other mediums to create social, historical, memorial, and beautiful quilts. She is the founder and visionary of the charitable non-profit Quilting Beyond Borders, a program based in the Caribbean islands that provides opportunities for women living there to learn creative arts for market.

Marshall Shorts

Mr. Shorts is an award-winning artist, designer, brand specialist, community organizer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Artfluential, a social impact brand + design agency. He is also co-founder of Creative Control Fest and the Maroon Arts group. He serves on several non-profit boards in the city of Columbus. Marshall has presented two TEDx Talks. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Special Thanks

We want to thank all of the 2022 Art of Soul! artists and judges for their cooperation and patience through this challenging time. Special thanks to Ohio History Connection staff for their support in creating the exhibit’s digital resources.