Call for Submissions: Giovanni’s Room

Honoring the Legacy of the Late Nikki Giovanni

Exhibit Dates: March 2025
Location: Johnson Hall Gallery, Jackson State University

As part of English and Modern Languages Week, we invites artists, writers, and creators to participate in Giovanni’s Room, an exhibit celebrating the life, legacy, and unparalleled contributions of the late Nikki Giovanni. Known for her powerful poetry, activism, and storytelling, Giovanni’s work continues to inspire and transform generations. This exhibit seeks to honor her voice and explore her impact on literature, culture, and identity. We encourage submissions that reflect on the themes of freedom, belonging, and life at the margins.

Eligibility: Submissions are open to JSU students, faculty, and staff. 

Selection Process: Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of faculty and curators. Selected works will be featured in the exhibit at Johnson Hall Gallery.

Questions? Contact danielle.l.littlefield@jsums.edu or brittany.myburgh@jsums.edu

Submission Guidelines: Written Works

We welcome short stories, essays, and poetry inspired by Nikki Giovanni’s influence or themes like Black identity, love, resistance, and social justice.