VIBE Arts is seeking upcoming or early-career Black youth artists between the ages of 16-26 to join Cohort VI of NExT, our Black youth mentorship program.
To apply, you must:
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 29th, 2024, 11:59 pm.
Happy Black Futures Month!!!
Congratulations to all the Black artists in our city who are showcasing or
selling new art this month, or performing new work. Some of you are
gearing up to engage in public discussions and share your story.…
…“I feel more confident after seeing and learning from other artists that are in similar situations and getting the opportunity to hear different perspectives on some of the topics we discussed. I think I’ll be able to carry out my goals by finally learning where and how to access help.”
“I felt a shift happen when I realized that I can utilize these resources to help me keep hustling towards my goals. My confidence is more so rooted in a plan now rather than wishful thinking. And that’s extremely powerful for me because I can take steps on my own journey to make things happen with the resources around me”
– NExT III Artist
March 8, 2022… VIBE Arts and TO Live present NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0, an online and in-person exhibition celebrating Black Futures, March 16 – 31, 2022. …
Happy Black History/Futures Month!!!
The days seem like a blur as we all try to navigate living in a pandemic. As always, VIBE Arts is very fortunate that we are still able to continue our mission of beautifying our city whether it is by providing high-quality arts programming to those who don’t have access, art installations through our Year of Public Arts and Cultural Hotspot funding, or art created by our roster of artists from our various mentorship programs.…
“The best part of NExT is the intentional programming and linked mentorship with established Black creatives. I never had this opportunity when I entered the arts community. Also, the final exhibition is key to take up spaces where we are excluded from and give voice to upcoming generation of artists”
– NExT II Mentor
March 16, 2021… VIBE Arts, in partnership with TO Live, presents NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 2.0, an online and outdoor exhibition celebrating Black Futures, March 22–May 11, 2021. …
Happy Black Futures Month!!!
The days, months and years have been flying by. It feels like yesterday we were celebrating the launch of NExT: Black Futures Exhibit for Cohort 1. COVID came and tried to shut us down but resilient and creative as we are, I am happy to confirm that we haven’t missed a beat.…
Happy Black History Month!!!
Again, it’s time to rise up and celebrate the works and achievements of Black creators, innovators, leaders and activists across the world. For many, February serves as both a time of pride and a reminder of the contributions Black people have made in our world.…