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Self-taught versus education

Hello everyone, My name is Karien Zachery and I'm a self-taught multi-medium artist living in Gardena, CA. One thing I've encountered in th…

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February is Black History Month. What is your feeling on some galleries asking you to exhibit your work only in the month of February?

Because of my subject matter, I think,  I am constantly asked to exhibit my work in the month of February.  I feel this to be patronizing. …

Started by Marsha HatcherLatest Reply

Does color matter: influence versus style?

While working with Nicole Gallery, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mr. Stringfellow and yes he was always happy.  When Nicole hosted…

Started by Pamela E. JohnsonLatest Reply

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Self-taught versus education

Hello everyone, My name is Karien Zachery and I'm a self-taught multi-medium artist living in Gardena, CA. One thing I've encountered in th…

Started by Karien Zachery

107 Apr 11
Reply by Karien Zachery

February is Black History Month. What is your feeling on some galleries asking you to exhibit your work only in the month of February?

Because of my subject matter, I think,  I am constantly asked to exhibit my work in the month of February.  I feel this to be patronizing. …

Started by Marsha Hatcher

1 Feb 2
Reply by Marissa Arterberry

Healing Power Affirmation for 2011 Celestial Event .

Healing power for 2011 Celestial Event.   All peoples of like minds and like spirits, irregardless of race, creed or color should come toge…

Started by Arlene Turner-Crawford

0 Nov 1, 2011

Does color matter: influence versus style?

While working with Nicole Gallery, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mr. Stringfellow and yes he was always happy.  When Nicole hosted…

Started by Pamela E. Johnson

5 Aug 22, 2011
Reply by Najjar Abdul-Musawwir

Have Any Black Visual Artist Been Credited with a New Visual Art Movement?

I know, beginning in the early sixties, the Black revolution , among other forms, found a voice through visual arts. That was a social stat…

Started by Cliff Eubanks JR

6 Aug 6, 2011
Reply by J.T. Smith

Auctioning African American Art

Auctioning is a way to add value to your works of art.  Auction records are permanent records that are kept to determine what art will sale…

Started by Janice L. Nicholas, Auctioneer

3 Aug 5, 2011
Reply by J.T. Smith

Children's Book Illustration

    With the closing of Borders Book stores is anyone concerned about the children's book illustration profession? Not only that but, readi…

Started by Ralph Beach

0 Aug 1, 2011

As African American artistes have we been stewards of Dr. Martin Luther King corridors and neighborhoods with Vision and creative worth?

 With all the concern over the creative sculpture for the the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Project in Washington DC, it strikes me that…

Started by Marvin Weeks

0 Jul 29, 2011

What is a Good Number in Limited Series of Prints?

For those of us who cannot always afford to purchase original art pieces is there a number that is considered "reasonable" in limitation pr…

Started by marc slott

4 Jun 25, 2011
Reply by Art Dillard

Inspiration for becoming an artist

Inspiration%20for%20Becoming%20an%20Artist.docx   Lawrence Baker    M.F.A. Introduction to Art   My inspiration for becoming an artist defi…

Started by Lawrence Baker

1 Jun 16, 2011
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