Young, Black and Artistic: 15 Black Artists on the Rise and Making Waves
The beauty of art is that
it's constantly evolving and being pushed to new heights with each new
generation of artists. A crop of young black artists, in particular,
deserve to be on your radar, adding immeasurably to the artistic dialog
with their unique visions and techniques. We've already covered under-appreciated black actors as well as some of the greatest black fashion designers, but now it's time to show some love for talented young visual artists.
Hailing from Nigeria to Tennessee, ranging from sculptors to
photographers, these 20 to 30-somethings are well on their way to making
names for themselves in the ultra-competitive world of visual art. Some
have been blowing up for a while now, others have been getting
attention at prestigious art fairs, and others are being selected for highly publicized events like an art exhibition curated by Shaq.
I just completed Part 2 of Obama Black Art video today. I really like the art because the art is so passionate and you can tell the black artists love him and it shows in their style and dedication for Barack Obama's campaign. Go ahead and check this one out. Let me know what you think.
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The Shops at North & Charles- Two Evenings of Black Art
The Shops at North & Charles in Baltimore, MD. is inviting everyone and anyone to an evening(s) of Business Seminars, African American Art and Entertainment by: Pontella Mason
One of the featured Black artists will be: Pontella Mason on October 18, 2008
>>From 4 pm - 6 pm :Business Seminars
>>From 6 pm - 9 pm :African American Art & Entertainment
Also Featured Black aritst: Jerry Prettyman will be there on November 15, 2008
>>From 6 pm - 9 pm Black Art & Entertainment
The address is: 23-25 E. North Baltimore, MD 121202
Phone: 1410.962.8866
These black art events are: Free to the Public
Enjoy!!
Resources: african american art, black art, black artists
Chef Jeff Toney will Compliment Black Artist, April Banks' "Crushed" Reception
I found out that Bay Area Chef Jeff Toney will be providing appetizers (gourmet style) for guests of the African American art "crushed" opening reception with April Banks on October 19th 5-8pm. Don't miss his unique style of culinary arts coupled with black art on display from black artist, April Banks.
See previous post for adddress and times of business.
Resources: african american art, black art, black artists, african american artists
My good friends over at Jamaicans.com have a great website full of black artists from Jamaica. I have subscribed to a great Jamaican newsletter at Jamaicans.com and I always get the best and freshest black art news on whats happening at the island to its technological world.
They do so much in the line of exposure for not only Jamaican artists but black artists they do business with. they are very informed and forthright about African American issues and how African American artists are affected.
I received information about some new posters they have advertised.
I checked out the website and there's some great posters and black art work of Bob Marley, Landscape, Beaches and People.
If you like Jamaica and its culture of black art, see what wonderful things they have.
It will literally make you feel like you are right there soaking up the sun and love of Jamaica.
Resources: black art, african american art, black artists, african american artists, jamaican artists.
African American Artist Selection Program for Gallery Location
Many of you wanted to know nnore about getting qualified for being a selected black artist for ExViGalleries.
Well we have complied a process in five phases. This is what you should expect and follow if you are interested in being an artist for ExViGalleries and the African American Artist Selection Program.
Read below for details:
Phase I- Review of black artist web site, credentials, press coverage and itinerary
Phase II- Select top 20 African American artists and schedule phone/in-person meeting
Phase III- Top 20 African American artists will receive questionnaire & essay materials
Phase IV- Last In-person interview conducted
Phase V- Artist selection time and contract reviews
*Reception: Ex Vi Gallery-Black Artists Recognition & Reception
*All Black Artists that pass Phase One upon approval of our Founder, will receive an email of consideration for Phase II.
"Good Luck and I wish you all the best!! I look forward to working with you."
-Founder and President, Tina Phillips
Any questions, please Skype Me.
Resources: black art, african amerian art, african american artists, black artists
**We are now accepting resumes. Positions Available for upcoming Ex Vi Gallery Distinguished Staff for 2010 (tentatively).
Ex Vi Galleries -Location- USA, (TBA) >>Vice President of Ex Vi Galleries (nominated) >>Art Curator >>Traveling Consultant (one more)
Ex Vi Gallery Store and Gift Shop >>Art Gallery Store Manager >>Sales Representatives of Gallery Store
Expressive Visions and ExVi Gallery Online >>Asst. Newsletter (Online) Publisher
For all qualified candidates, please email your resume to: exvigalleries@aol.com.
All resume submissions should indicate all qualifications for positions applied for.
-Expressive Visions and Ex Vi Galleries- African American Art Gallery.
If you have any questions, Please contact us at:
exvigalleries@aol.com
**Note: We would like to thank all interested applicants. Due to the volume of applications and resumes received, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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About Ex Vi and ExViGalleries- (African American Art)
Expressive Visions was created from a dream and passion that our founder and president, Tina M. Phillips has for African American art. African American art has shaped our history and culture for decades. Expressive Visions wants to expose our artistic talents to the world in a more global aspect than its ever been done before.
Expressive Visions was founded in 2005 by President and Founder Tina M. Phillips. Expressive Visions is an online art gallery store and resource website. It will feature African American art from all over the world. The art includes African American themes like spiritual, religious, musical, sports, family and children images, to mention a few. Expressive Visions will not display or sell pornographic images of any kind.
Expressive Visions
is in business to expose the unique and extraordinary God-given talents of African American artists of the African American community. We want to put on display some of the most talented artists in African American art history. We will also acknowledge and manage up and coming artists around the world. Though the world of art in America does not always recognize African American artists, Expressive Visions will collaborate with other businesses and artists to make them known worldwide. The world will come to see that these artists are innovative, passionate, well talented, educated and trained. Many artists have had institutional training in the art field and some are self-taught artists. It has been proven that a talent can be learned or simply born of the artist. In either case, the talents have been developed to show significant excellence and meaning. Now, that's God-given! The vision behind this is the passion that we have for African American art and the gift God has placed inside the artist to inspire the world from the paint brush to the canvas. Artists will gain exposure via this web site and onsite art galleries. We are based online and in Dallas, Texas and will expand in the next few years to a Los Angeles area and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area. Expressive Visions is the mother company for other projects like our upcoming art gallery, Ex Vi Galleries, homeless relief programs, educational institutions and state-of-the-art shopping malls and plazas. The name 'Ex-Vi' comes from the first 2 letters of 'expressive' and the first 2 letters of 'visions'. It is pronounced {X-Vi, 'vi' like 'pie' . Ex Vi will be the newest African American art gallery forth coming soon. It will facilitate art from all over the world. We are very excited to know that several artists have accepted an invitation to display their art on our website. Please stayed tuned and click here again for artists selection right here.
Expressive Visions presents...African American art-Black Art.
Ex Vi Galleries housed and exhibited locally and abroad from African American artists. Black artists and our resources will make certain that Americans all over the world experience black art thru intense advertising, media campaign, and exclusive exposure.
African American artists will have a gallery and call their own when Ex Vi Gallery's location comes into existence. Many black artists want a professional and modern art gallery. Ex Vi plans will fulfill that desire and make appealing for the eye as it can be!
