theblackalbum.mixtape. by Actress, Playwright, Director, and Activist Regina Taylor and Southern Methodist University
Call for Entries: Eight Awards. $500 Each: the black album. mixtape. awards
In response to the historical significance of 2020, that was defined by COVID-19 and social protest, the black album. mixtape., a project by Actress, Playwright, Director, and Activist Regina Taylor and Southern Methodist University invites students, professionals and the community in the arts, technology, science and activism to submit original content until May 3rd, 2021.
Submitted work can include images, monologues, photos, video, music, audio, designs, or text, interviews, or self-interviews. To recognize and celebrate the talent and work of collaborators, the black album. mixtape. and Ms. Taylor will offer eight awards in the amount of $500 each at a virtual block party on May 11th, 2021.
Awards
A panel of judges, appointed by Regina Taylor, will select award winners in two divisions:
Youth Division
For collaborators twenty-one years and younger
Adult Division
For collaborators twenty-two years old and older
Judges will select four prize winners from each division, representing each of the following categories:
The Artist Mixtape Award
For excellence in the categories of art, music, theatre, dance, or other creative arts
The Innovation Mixtape Award
For excellence in the creative application of technology
The STEM Mixtape Award
For excellence in the areas of science, medicine, architecture/engineering, or another math or science-related field.
The Activist Mixtape Award
For excellence in the areas of social justice, law, environmental activism, or another form of activism
For more information about this opportunity for artists, please visit the Event Website or Click to Apply.
