Land Acknowledgement Plaques - Call for Artists
As a part of its Land Acknowledgement commitment, the Ann Arbor District Library is seeking Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region to create artwork for the Land Acknowledgement plaques that will be on display at each of the library’s five branches as well as the AALF (Archives, Acquisitions, and Logistics Facility). Each selected artist will create an 18" x 24" piece of artwork in a 2D or 3D medium of their choice, incorporating the AADL Land Acknowledgement statement, which reads:
"The Ann Arbor District Library acknowledges that it benefits from the colonization of Indigenous lands. The Library pledges to support Indigenous people and culture through partnership with, and recognition of, Anishinaabek artists, writers, teachers, and performers."
Timeline
Open Call: January 19 – April 1, 2026
Artists Notified: May 1, 2026
Projects due: November 1, 2026
Reception: November 19, 2026
Commissions and Payment
$2,000 payment total. $1,000 on selection and $1,000 on completion. Additional funds may be available for production expenses.
To learn more about AADL’s Land Acknowledgement, please visit: https://aadl.org/land
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Questions?
Email callforartists@aadl.org or (734) 327-4211