2026 Showcase:

Our 2026 theme, Strength in Vulnerability, challenges the long-standing expectation that Black people must always be strong,  resilient, unbreakable, and emotionally contained - otherwise we risk being labelled as angry or agressive. While strength has been essential for survival, it has often come at the cost of softness, honesty and rest.

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This theme creates space for vulnerability not as weakness, but as a form of power, resistance, healing, and truth-telling. We invite creatives to explore what happens when we allow ourselves to be seen fully.
 

What We Are Exploring​

We are interested in work that reflects:

• Emotional honesty

• Intimacy and tenderness

• Unspoken stories

• The courage it takes to feel, name, and share lived experiences

This is about reclaiming vulnerability as a source of strength, not something to hide or overcome.