The Museum For Black Girls · Creative opportunities
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
MFBG WINDOW RESIDENCY
Denver
A quarterly creative residency inviting artists and creative teams to transform one of the museum's three street-facing display windows.
EXPLORE THE RESIDENCY 02MFBG OAKLAND
Oakland / Bay Area
For artists and creatives interested in being featured within The Museum For Black Girls Oakland experience.
EXPLORE THE CALL
A quarterly creative residency
The Museum For Black Girls • Denver
MFBG
WINDOW
RESIDENCY
THREE WINDOWS.
THREE ARTISTS.
ONE SEASON.
The Museum For Black Girls is turning its windows into a rotating platform for artists, designers and creative storytellers.
Each quarter, three selected artists or creative teams will be invited to transform one of the museum's three display windows into an original installation.
The windows become the canvas.
The city becomes the audience.
THE WINDOW IS YOUR CANVAS.
The MFBG Window Residency gives artists and creative thinkers an opportunity to create temporary public-facing installations at The Museum For Black Girls in downtown Denver.
We're interested in more than traditional visual art.
We want to see what happens when artists, designers, storytellers and makers are given a window and permission to imagine.
We welcome
- Visual Artists
- Installation Artists
- Set Designers
- Fashion Designers
- Floral Designers
- Sculptors
- Illustrators
- Photographers
- Stylists
- Textile Artists
- Creative Directors
- Fabricators
- Multidisciplinary Artists
Something else?
If your creative practice doesn't fit neatly into one of these categories, we still want to see your idea.
HOW IT WORKS
- 01
THE CALL
Each season, MFBG releases a creative theme for the Window Residency.
- 02
THE IDEA
Artists submit a portfolio and a concept for how they would transform one of the museum's display windows.
- 03
THE RESIDENCY
Three artists or creative teams are selected — one for each window.
- 04
THE REVEAL
The installations are unveiled to the public and remain on display for the designated residency period.
FOUR SEASONS.
TWELVE WINDOWS.
ENDLESS STORIES.
The MFBG Window Residency will rotate quarterly, giving new artists and creatives opportunities to transform the museum throughout the year.
WINTER
Holiday / Winter Residency
COMING SOON
SPRING
Spring Residency
COMING SOON
SUMMER
Summer Residency
COMING SOON
FALL
Fall / Arts Season Residency
COMING SOON
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
NOTIFY ME ABOUT THE NEXT WINDOW RESIDENCY
The archive
PAST WINDOWS
The first MFBG Window Residents will be revealed here. Every season adds a new chapter to the archive.
THE WINDOW IS YOUR CANVAS.
THE CITY IS YOUR AUDIENCE.
MFBG WINDOW RESIDENCY · ART LIVES HERE.
CAN’T MAKE THIS CALL?
WE STILL WANT TO KNOW YOU.
The Museum For Black Girls accepts artist submissions throughout the year for rotating exhibitions, installations, collaborations and future opportunities.
SUBMIT FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
General artist submission
Send us a portfolio link, upload sample work, and a short note. We review every submission. You'll hear back within 2–3 weeks.
WHO RAISED YOU?
A call for the voices that shaped us.
Help the Museum for Black Girls honor the people who raised, guided, and loved us. Submit a 30–90-second recording of an auntie, grandmother, mother, father, elder, caregiver, or chosen-family member sharing:
- A saying you heard growing up.
- Advice about life, love, confidence, or finding your way.
- A family story, tradition, or lesson.
- Words of comfort, encouragement, or loving correction.
Ask them: “What’s one thing you always want me to remember?” or “What did the women who raised you teach you?”
We want their actual voice, speaking naturally—not a polished performance. A phone recording is perfect. Record somewhere quiet, without background music.
If your loved one has passed away, you may submit an existing voicemail or recording you have permission to share. You may also record yourself remembering their words; identify it as a tribute.
Please avoid private or sensitive information. Submitting does not guarantee selection.
The Museum For Black Girls × Denver Arts Week 2026
NEW
VOICES
Artist Open Call · Denver Arts Week
YOUR ART.
OUR WALLS.
The Museum For Black Girls is opening its walls to artists we’ve never featured before for a special Denver Arts Week exhibition.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WE HAVEN’T MET YET.
NEW VOICES is an opportunity for The Museum For Black Girls to discover and introduce artists who have not previously been featured in the museum. Emerging and established artists are welcome.
You do not need gallery representation.
You do not need a huge social following.
You do not need an extensive exhibition résumé.
We want to see the work.
ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME.
- Painting
- Mixed Media
- Photography
- Illustration
- Sculpture
- Textile / Fiber
- Digital Art
- Installation
- New Media
Have something we didn’t list? Submit it anyway.
We’re especially drawn to work exploring
If selected
YOUR WORK.
IN THE MUSEUM.
Selected artists may receive:
- 01Exhibition placement inside The Museum For Black Girls during Denver Arts Week
- 02Opportunity to sell original artwork
- 03Promotion through MFBG digital and social channels
- 04Artist identification and QR/profile information alongside exhibited work
- 05Invitation to attend the NEW VOICES exhibition event
- 06Consideration for future Museum For Black Girls exhibitions, programs and traveling experiences
Exact placement, number of works accepted and exhibition requirements will be communicated directly to selected artists.
NEW VOICES · Current exhibition
APPLICATIONS
CLOSED
Thank you to everyone who submitted work for NEW VOICES.
Submissions for our current exhibition are now closed. We’re excited to celebrate a new group of artists during NEW VOICES at the Museum for Black Girls.
Interested in a future NEW VOICES exhibition? Stay connected with the Museum for Black Girls for upcoming artist calls and opportunities.
COME DISCOVER
WHO’S NEXT.
NEW VOICES
The Museum For Black Girls × Denver Arts Week
Date & time to be announced
FREE WITH RSVP
Free tickets open soon — follow @museumforblackgirls for the announcement.