Auditions

Auditions 2024

Audition Requirements

Application Deadline

Feb 1st 2024

Student Requirements
HS graduate…as of June 30, 2023
Matriculated…. Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

Alum Emerging Artist Requirements
Minimum age of 21
Maximum age of 35

Graduate from an HBCU after 2019

Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher or professional artist that has experienced your work.
Three (3) minute artistic work sample presentation video.
Prepare all documents prior to completing the application. The application link is at the bottom of this page. You cannot save, edit or re-enter your application during the submission process.
Pay the $25 application fee (No additional fees. However, participants are responsible for their own hotel, travel, and food).

*Note: HBCU Arts is willing to assist with fundraising ideas for finalists needing financial assistance.

Video Recording

Technical Tips

Do not use an external microphone
Show school spirit by including your school’s paraphernalia in the background
Film in landscape/horizontal position and frame the shot from the waist up, avoiding empty space above the head in the frame
Record at eye level, rather than looking up/down into the camera
Record complete selections without edits
At the beginning of your recording, state your first and last name; the name of the HBCU you are attending/attended; the date of recording; and a 30-second description of your artistic work sample.

Performing Artists

Include the title; work; and composer, author, choreographer, or creator for each work.
Use live piano accompaniment or recorded piano accompaniments (for example APPcompanist or YouTube)

Visual Artists

Please label the work to include the title and date each work was created or performed.
Include a work sample that was performed/created or is in process since January 2023.

Literary Artists

Please send your work in *.pdf format with a video briefly describing 3 samples of your work.

Uploading Files & Links

Uploading to YouTube

Upload the recording to YouTube, posting the video as either Public or Unlisted.
Judges will not be able to view the video if it is Private.
By posting the video as Unlisted, only people you share the link with will be able to view your video.

Files, Links & Submission

Within your application, upload *.pdf files and include the URL link(s) of your YouTube video(s).
Pay the application fee before you submit the Application. Applications will not be considered without payment.

Email questions to mbridges@jolierocke.com

Semi-Finals & Finals

Semi-finals

Semi-finalists will by notified by March 1, 2024

Finals

Finalists will be notified by March 21 , 2024 with an invitation to be a member of the 2024 HBCU Arts Houston Cohort (June 23-28) or the 2024 HBCU Arts on the Vineyard Cohort (July 27-Aug 3).

Awards

5-10 minute presentation of artistic work.
Opportunity to display and sell approved merchandise of your artwork.
FREE Festival Day Pass for all HBCU Arts™ events.
HBCU Arts™ Swag bag