2025 Black Equestrian Summer Bash Artist Call

Theme: Power, Presence & the Black Equestrian Spirit

The STAND Foundation invites artists to submit original works that celebrate the powerful intersection of Black identity and equestrian culture. This open call is part of the Black Equestrian Summer Bash 2025, a dynamic outdoor experience that honors Black joy, creativity, wellness, and the timeless bond between humans and horses. To submit your art to the Black Equestrian Summer Bash Silent Auction, please complete the application below.

We are looking for work that captures the majesty, freedom, strength, and cultural significance of the Black equestrian tradition — from historical legacies to modern expressions of excellence.

We’re looking for artwork that:

• Honors the legacy of Black cowboys, cowgirls, and equestrians

• Explores the symbolic and emotional power of horses

• Centers themes of freedom, movement, heritage, and healing

• Pushes the narrative forward through bold visual storytelling

Submission Guidelines:

• Theme: Work must clearly engage with equestrian themes (horses, riders, Black equestrian life, the human–horse connection, etc.)

• Eligible Media: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture, digital art

Submission Limit: Up to 3 works per artist

Submission Deadline: August 10, 2025

Display Details: Selected work will be featured during the Black Equestrian Summer Bash on August 31, 2025, with opportunities for artist recognition and on-site sales.

Why Submit?

• Be part of a movement that centers Black stories in equestrian spaces

• Gain exposure in front of a diverse, multigenerational audience

• Celebrate your artistry in a setting rooted in community, creativity, and culture

Ready to saddle up? Show us how your vision brings the Black equestrian spirit to life.

This event aims to attract people from the DMV and from the East and West Coasts, creating an inclusive gathering that celebrates diversity. 

The Stand Foundation is looking forward to the Summer Bash surpassing its fundraising goals, but also fostering new connections with philanthropists and organizations who share the belief that horses have a unique power to heal.  

I understand that:

- My donated artwork will be auctioned off at the event

- I will receive a percentage of the final auction sale

- Proceeds benefit youth wellness & horsemanship programs through The STAND Foundation

- My submission is due by the 2nd week of August 2025