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WESTMINSTER ART FESTIVAL
Artist Information
​Artists are invited to submit work on the theme:
"WHOSE BACKYARD?"
Our 2025 Visual Art juror is Maya James,
​multidisciplinary social practice multimedia artist, graphic novelist, author, writer, arts educator, and journalist based in Kalamazoo. She was the recipient of the Vanguard Award in ArtPrize 2023.
Maya's work thrives in collaboration with communities and organizations serving undervalued groups, including but not limited to black women and black LGBTQIA+ individuals. Her artistic pursuits go hand in hand with a commitment to community engagement and social justice. Her work is based in strategic social practice initiatives that make a positive impact and support marginalized voices through both art and action.
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