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Click here to download the 2023 NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Art Showcase
We at the NBA are passionate about advancing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skills of our players, we bring excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
Off the court, we are deeply committed to building community, leading with integrity and innovating with intent. In support of the NBA’s ongoing commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the NBA will partner with current and recent graduates from HBCU art and design programs to create artwork for the 17- NBA All-Star Game February 19, 2023 Salt Lake City, Utah. In its third year, the NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Art Showcase will feature student artists and their commissioned artwork at NBA All-Star events, in press releases and in the media. The Showcase will also provide professional development, career opportunities, media training and increased awareness of HBCUs, their students and academic/athletic programs. Previous participants have included HBCU art and design students from Howard University, Florida A&M University, Albany State University and Central State University. The goals of this art opportunity are to celebrate, mentor, and inspire the next generation of emerging, underrepresented artists and designers.
Program functions
- Opportunity to participate in a paid commission art showcase
- Exclusive access and tickets to NBA All-Star events in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Artist biography and artwork will be featured on NBA All-Star and throughout the NBA media ecosystem
- Students will collaborate with the NBA’s creative team, participate in media interviews and gain exposure to future career opportunities
Expectations of a showcase artist
- Sign a work-for-hire agreement
- Participate in virtual collaboration sessions, media interviews and NBA All-Star events
- Share your experience as an NBA All-Star x HBCU Showcase artist on social media
Selection criteria
- Be enrolled full-time in or graduating in 2021 from an accredited public or private historically black college or university (HBCU)
- Major or minor in one of the following acceptable majors: graphic design, studio art, illustration, digital and multimedia design, animation, or 3D design
- Be over 18 years old
- Be a member of a historically underrepresented minority group
- Submit an up-to-date resume
- Submit a brief personal bio and essay regarding career interests and goals, your artistic style, and why you are interested in the NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Art Showcase (750 words maximum)
- Submit 5-7 samples of your original artwork/design
Key dates
- December 12: The application process opens
- December 30 at 11:59 PM (PST): Deadline for submissions
- January 2 – January 6: Selected Contractor Approval/Email Notification
- January 13: Contractor of a contract
- January 16: Virtual Alerts Meeting
- January 20-23: Artist Checkout Session
- January 29: Final commission
- February 3: Artist video shoot (virtual) with NBA Entertainment
- February 17 – February 19: NBA All-Star Weekend
Send application documents and/or questions to hbcuart@nba.com.
The application deadline is December 30, 2022. Submissions will not be accepted after 11:59 PM (PST).
Applicants who meet the above criteria will be notified of their invitation to the NBA x HBCU Showcase the week of January 2
Previous participants:
2021 NBA All Star x HBCU Showcase Artist – Atlanta
2022 NBA All Star x HBCU Showcase Artist – Cleveland
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