The arts are more crucial than ever during times of crisis as they provide a cathartic and thought-provoking outlet for self-expression. All members of the Pitt and regional community are invited to submit creative works of any kind, relevant to aspects of their cultural identity, sociocultural topics, or social justice issues for entry in the Art of Diversity Showcase. In need of some inspiration? Check out these PittPrompts from the Center for Creativity.
Creative works will be displayed on the Showcase gallery and University web and social media channels (with attribution to the artists). All works are eligible for award distinctions and awardees will be announced at the 2020 Diversity Forum (Wednesday, July 29).
Showcase Gallery
Thank you to the artists who have shared their work!
Showcase Competition
Winners
Social Justice
Winner - Chant, by Bria Walker (Faculty)
Honorable Mention - The Black Struggle, by Dhael Monfiston (Student)
Honorable Mention - Our Boys, by Juhi Farooqui, alias Shooooz (Student)
Cultural Identity
Winner - End of Winter, by Yanchen Ge (Student)
Honorable Mention - Emerge, by Morgan Overton (Alumni)
Honorable Mention - Food Is Culture, by Alyssa Khieu (Student)
Sociocultural Topics
Winner - Viral Blame, by Lori Huang (Student)
Honorable Mention - Thrift, by Jasmine Green (Staff)
Honorable Mention - You remember this day when your father cried, by Alivia Vaughns (Student)
Reviewers Award
Winner - Queen, by INEZ (Community)
Nominee - Konkha (Follow), by Mathew Tembo (Student)
Nominee - Free Kamau, by Hannah McBean (Staff)
Nominee - When Peace Isn’t Quiet, by Merry Ryding (Faculty)
Nominee - Smog, by Eric Reynolds (Student)
Prizes
- $500 each for winners in three categories (Cultural Identity, Sociocultural Topics, Social Justice)
- $500 Reviewers' Award winner
- $500 People's Choice winner
- $250 each for honorable mentions in three categories (Cultural Identity, Sociocultural Topics, Social Justice)
Reviewers
- Angie Bedford-Jack, Digital Accessibility Coordinator, Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Beatrice Fadrigon, Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Student Government Board
- Betsy Farmer, Dean, School of Social Work
- Gemma Jiang, Director of Organizational Innovation, Swanson School of Engineering
- Jazzkia Jones, Vice President of Programming, Graduate & Professional Student Government
- Steven Jones, Academic Ceremonies & University Events, Equipoise Co-Chair
- Chaz Kellem, Director, Office of PittServes
- Eric Macadangdang, President, Student Government Board
- Erik Schuckers, Manager of Communications & Programming, Center for Creativity
- Ellen Smith, Senior Lecturer, Department of English
- Tahirah Walker, Manager of Teaching Support, University Center for Teaching & Learning