meet rosetta nesbitt, juror for
WOVEN: juneteenth juried
art exhibition, 2025
BIO: As a native of Spartanburg, SC, Rosetta Nesbitt is a printmaker whose outlook as an artist is strongly influenced by nature, women of her culture, and the historical impact of agriculture in the South on the lives of these women.
With an Associate degree in Horticulture, Rosetta is currently working toward her Bachelor of Arts/Studio at Converse College, Spartanburg, SC. By using a mixture of medium, often in a layering process, Rosetta juxtapose the female form with found objects, nature plant material and hair to create images that serve as metaphors for the life of black women.
ARTIST STATEMENT: As a visual artist, Rosetta uses various printmaking techniques to create images that serve as metaphors of thought patterns for women of her culture.
There are many memories buried in soils of the South; the deeper one digs, more “dirt” is revealed.
It has been noted that the “Old South” was built politically, culturally, and spiritually around the institution of slavery. The negative representations and lack of positive images of black women in Western art may have left mental scars that impact how these women perceive themselves today.
Could the current desire for superficial self-improvement among black women be a direct result of historical misrepresentation? Did stereotypes from the past play a vital part in the breakdown of current family structure among African Americans? These are a few of the concerns that I address in my art.
As a studio artist, I share a body of work that explores my concerns for social, political, religious, and economic issues that impact the lives of many women within my culture.
LIFE LINE - ROSETTA NESBITT: A Juneteenth Streaming Event
Print Maker and Visual Artist Rosetta Nesbitt tells her story in her own words: A Black Woman in the south pursues her dreams as a talented artist. Does the creative community celebrate her journey or add to the obstacles? Filmmaker Sarah E. Nixon reveals the answer in this amazing documentary.
rosetta nesbitt on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosettasmithnesbitt/
find out more about filmmaker sarah e. nixon here: www.thebensonfivefilm.com
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The Woven Art Exhibition Closes June 27th.
Please Read the 2025 prospectus below, then fill out the form to apply.
WOVEN: The Juneteenth Juried Art Exhibition 2025 Prospectus
WELCOME ALL!
CALL FOR ARTISTS - WOVEN: The Juneteenth
Juried Art Exhibition 2025 -
Exhibit runs June 2nd through 27th.
Once again, the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg seeks to highlight the work of outstanding BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and supporting artists in the southeastern region through their upcoming Juneteenth juried art exhibition, WOVEN.
All Artists working in all mediums are invited to apply. Woven is an exhibition highlighting works of creatives such as quilters, weavers, and visual artists from the southeast region. This exhibition seeks to celebrate and commemorate the visual storytelling and traditions in conversation with the African Diaspora. Through this presentation of visual storytelling and craft-based works, we seek to broaden intergenerational narratives of BIPOC experiences and creative practices.
Eligibility: Artists residing in or from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Application fee of $20 to submit. Accepted works will be exhibited in the Artists’ Guild Gallery within the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, SC from June 2nd through 27th. This first-floor gallery space receives high foot traffic and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday. Our 2025 Juror is Rosetta Nesbitt of Spartanburg, SC.
The submission deadline is Extended to Friday, May 25th by 11pm.
Submit Entries at www.ArtistsGuildSpartanburg.org/Woven
Juror: Rosetta Nesbitt
Prizes:
1st - $250
2nd - $200
3rd - $150
Honorable Mention - $75
An artists’ reception during Juneteenth festival, Saturday, June 21st, 4 to 7 pm to celebrate all participating artists!
Prize-winning work announced at 5:15 pm.
Eligibility: BIPOC and/or supporting artists residing in or from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Eligible works: 2D and 3D mediums, with an emphasis on Folk Art and Craft.
***This is an in-person exhibition. Artists are responsible for the delivery of accepted work in the gallery Saturday, June 31st, 10-4pm, 2025.
• Artists can submit up to two works.
• Artists should submit one high-quality image (300 dpi) for each 2D work.
• Artists may submit up to 3 images for each 3D work.
• Images should be 300 dpi and no larger than 5 Mb each.
• Application Fee: $20.00 (non-refundable)
• Apply at www.artistsguildspartanburg.org/woven
• Application Deadline: EXTENDED TO Sunday, May 25th by 11 pm
• Notification of Acceptance: Monday, May 26th
• Drop-off of accepted works: Thursday, May 29th - Saturday, May 31st, 2025 - 12:00-4:00 pm
• Mailed in artwork: Artwork from out of town may be shipped to the Guild - Artwork must arrive by Friday, June 30th, 4pm, 2025. A paid return shipping label must be included, or other arrangements for pickup made. Any works left for over 90 days will become the property of the Artists Guild of Spartanburg.
• Pickup work: June 27th and 28th, 10 am - 4pm.
TO APPLY FOR THE WOVEN 2025 JUNETEENTH JURIED SHOW,
Please visit our website at...
www.ArtistsGuildSpartanburg.org/Woven
Entries now closed!
Application Deadline: Friday, May 23rd by 12:00 pm
For further information please contact the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg
Arts and Outreach Director
Danielle Woodson at dwoodson@spartanarts.org
The Woven Art Exhibition Opens June 2nd.
Liability:
• The Artists’ Guild will use the utmost care and respect in handling the artwork; however, it is the artist’s responsibility to have the art insured during the show as well as while it is being transported to and from the exhibition. The Artists' Guild is not held responsible for any damages that may occur.
• The Artists’ Guild does not assume liability for damages resulting from broken glass or improperly prepared work, or loss or damages incurred up to the point of acceptance or after pick-up.
• For publicity purposes, the Artists’ Guild reserves the right to photograph and reproduce any entry.
• Receipt of an entry into the juried exhibition constitutes an agreement by the artist with all conditions outlined in this prospectus.
• Sponsors and affiliates are not responsible for any incorrect information, whether caused by any equipment or programming associated or used in the juried exhibition or by any human or technical error which may occur in the processing of submissions in the juried exhibition, including, but not limited to, misprints or typographical errors.
woven 2025 - celebrating juneteenth
& honoring traditions
june 2nd through june 27th