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Transformative Journeys: The Impact of the Color Me Back Program on Participants’ Lives
June 26, 2024
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Chad Eric Smith
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TAMEARTZ
Christian “TAMEARTZ” Rodriguez was born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico until the age of 9. He was drawn to the arts through his mother, who he watched draw for hours. His family moved to Philadelphia where he became infatuated with the graffiti art style, writing and culture. Loving…
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Kyle Mello Dixon
Mello Dixon, is a trailblazing designer and artist making waves in the wearable art realm. With his company, Greatness Was When…! He is revolutionizing the art scene with his fresh and captivating twist. He has swiftly become one of the most sought-after talents in the industry. With extraordinary talent he…
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Elijah Crawford
Elijah Crawford is the co-founder and Director for Ugly Art. Elijah’s career has led him from modeling on billboards to being featured in multiple magazines including Essence, The Cut, & Insider for his creative direction and fashion. His true passion however, has always lied on the other side of the…
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Keshawna Logan
Keshawna Logan is an award-winning visual artist and educator based in Philadelphia. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the University Of The Arts, and her work has been nationally exhibited. Her paintings frequently reflect how she perceives and feels nature in her dreams. Her artwork investigates…
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Alexsi Morales
Alexsi Morales is a self taught multimedia artist currently based in West Philadelphia. Alexsi’s work is driven by their take on contemporary art, the beauty of life, the people around them, dealing with self-love in a constantly mediated space, and the multifaceted endeavor of connecting with each other. Representing the…
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Nasir Young
Nasir Young received his BFA from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art in 2021. Nasir is currently represented by Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia. In 2020 he was awarded The Raymond D. & Estelle Rubens Travel Scholarship to go to London. Young was awarded an illuminate arts…
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Susan Ragland
Susan Ragland is a self-taught artist whose focus has been to unwaveringly create joyful images of Black people affirming their human connections. Amidst bursts of color and intricate designs, her paintings seek to examine the humanity of Black subjects while paradoxically depicting the ordinary: African Americans as…
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Qiaira Riley
Qiaira Riley is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, educator and cultural worker, from Chicago’s south-side, and based in Philadelphia. She holds a dual B.A. in Black Studies and Studio Art from Lake Forest College, as well as an M.F.A in Socially Engaged Studio Art from Moore College of Art and Design.
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LUSMERLIN
Originally from the Dominican Republic, LUSMERLIN is a multidisciplinary artist and chemical engineer with a background in textile and cement manufacturing. She currently splits her time between Philadelphia, PA and Columbia, MD and exhibits her work nationally. LUSMERLIN’s works across media share a thematic interest: womanhood, dance, the transformation of…
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Shahvteeaylah Williams
As an illustrator and designer, Shahvteeaylah Williams (Shahv) enjoys creating vibrant, expressive artwork and colorful wearables. She is a mixed-media artist who prefers working with acrylic ink and colored pencils, before polishing designs digitally. She completed her BFA in Illustration at the University of the Arts in 2021 and currently…
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Michele Pierson
Michele Pierson (b. 1993) is a contemporary painter born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Michele obtained her B.A. in Studio Art and Art History from Spelman College and has maintained an active studio practice alongside a fulfilling career in nonprofit arts fundraising. Drawing inspiration from surrealist and metaphysical painting,…
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Terrell Halsey
Terrell Halsey is a visual artist and photographer based in Philadelphia, PA. With a BFA in Film & Media Arts from Temple University, he transferred his knowledge of the camera from cinematography to still imagery. As an artist, he fuses street, conceptual, documentary, and portraiture to create visual experiences of…
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Kara Mshinda
Kara Mshinda (b. 1978) is a visual anthropologist who creates photo-based artworks about identity, memory, and embodiment in public spaces. Mshinda is an alumna of Temple University (‘07) and is best known for using collage, collaborative portraiture, and alternative photo processes to document graffiti, children at play, candid social encounters,…
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We Here Neighborhood Clay Workshops Kick-off & Sculpture Sites Announced
May 20, 2024
By
Jenny Donnelly Johnson
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Brittany Anne Baum
Brittany Anne Baum, born and bred in the vibrant tapestry of Camden, New Jersey, carries the soul of her hometown within her artistic expressions. Now rooted in Philadelphia, Baum’s work stands as a testament to the resilience and beauty of her community, speaking volumes through every stroke of her brush.
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Honoring Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter: A Journey of Musical and Artistic Genius
April 30, 2024
By
Chad Eric Smith
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Exploring Art as a Tool for Wellbeing
April 26, 2024
By
Nadia Malik
