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ONA: The Transformative Artistic Legacy of Michael Harris

Trelani Michelle — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:48:16 +0000

ONA

The Transformative Artistic Legacy of Michael Harris

By D. Amari Jackson

“There’s the creative process, first of all, that is always involved. It’s not just political. And in the creative process… I think you have an ethereal dialogue

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Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

Trelani Michelle — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:30:12 +0000

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

By D. Amari Jackson

This week, we reach into the b.a.SKET and pull out a reflective piece and the ongoing quest for meaning and resolution…

I often go … Read the rest

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Trelani Michelle — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:54:57 +0000

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

One of BAIA Foundation’s 2022 initiatives is instituting marketing assistance for African American Museums and Cultural Centers.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum in Cincinnati, Ohio dedicated to promoting social justice for … Read the rest

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

Trelani Michelle — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:30:18 +0000

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

By D. Amari Jackson

This week, we reach into the b.a.SKET and pull out a little-known spy and heroine of World War II…

January, 1941. Barely two months … Read the rest

Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum of Contemporary Art

Trelani Michelle — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:03:16 +0000

Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum of Contemporary Art

One of BAIA Foundation’s 2022 initiatives is instituting marketing assistance for African American Museums and Cultural Centers.

Ellen Powell Tiberino, also known as Philly’s “premier African-American woman artist,” earned her title by … Read the rest

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

Trelani Michelle — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:00:08 +0000

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

By D. Amari Jackson

This week, we reach into the b.a.SKET and pull out the king of instruments…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Ludwig van Beethoven. Scott Joplin. Duke Ellington. … Read the rest

National Conference of Artists Michigan Chapter

Trelani Michelle — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:19:06 +0000

National Conference of Artists Michigan Chapter

One of BAIA Foundation’s 2022 initiatives is instituting marketing assistance for African American Museums and Cultural Centers.

Founded in 1959, The National Conference of Artists began as a national organization of African-American artists, educators, … Read the rest

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

Trelani Michelle — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:46:04 +0000

Tales from The b.a.SKET: Black Art Sketches for the Contemporary Art Lover

By D. Amari Jackson

This week, we reach into the b.a.SKET and pull out the piece, Wind, by the late, great Sam Gilliam…

“Look for me in

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The Museum of African American Art

Trelani Michelle — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:10:55 +0000

The Museum of African American Art

One of BAIA Foundation’s 2022 initiatives is instituting marketing assistance for African American Museums and Cultural Centers.

“Generally speaking, the work is never finished.”
—Dr. Samella Lewis

Photo of Dr. Samella Lewis from the

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Black Art in America Gallery and Sculpture Garden

Trelani Michelle — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:56:53 +0000

Black Art in America

One of BAIA Foundation’s 2022 initiatives is instituting marketing assistance for African American Museums and Cultural Centers.

After celebrating our grand opening at our new headquarters in East Point, Georgia, we’d like to reintroduce ourselves for … Read the rest