Black Graduation Art Fair

Join us for the inaugural Black Graduation Art Fair, hosted by Wa Na Wari at the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)! This exciting two-day event will showcase over 30 Black visual artists from across the United States and the African diaspora, under this year’s theme of Lineage & Emergence. 🌍✨

What to Expect:

• Diverse Artworks: Explore a rich array of creations including painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media.
• Keynote Address: On the opening night, hear from Chela Mitchell, founder of Chela Mitchell Gallery, who will discuss the transformative power of art collecting within the Black community. 🗣️
• Live Performances: Enjoy live music from Ancient Robotz and beats by DJ THEISHYU!
• Community Engagement: Participate in portfolio reviews and community art activities.
• Cinematheque Soundtrack: Experience a unique brunch event that reimagines Boomerang through live sound, inspired by the score by Marcus Miller. 🎶

Featured Artists:

• Intisar Abioto | Portland, OR
• Akea Brionne | Baltimore, MD
• Zabia Colovos | Seattle, WA
• Jeremy Okai Davis | Portland, OR
• ... and many more!

Why Attend?

Black Graduation addresses the underrepresentation of Black artists in major museum collections and aims to create a marketplace that also serves as a cultural gathering to celebrate Black creativity. A portion of sales will support the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, contributing to broader community initiatives. 🌟

Admission Details:

• Free and open to the public, with some ticketed experiences available.
• Get your tickets here: bit.ly/blackgraduation26

For more information, visit: www.wanawari.org/wnw-events