Art of the African Diaspora 2025

Art of the African Diaspora 2025

Exhibition at Richmond Art Center: January 22 – March 22, 2025
Reception: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1pm-3pm | Learn more…
Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11am-12:30pm  |  Learn more…
Featured Speakers: Raymond Holbert and Janice Edwards: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 12pm-1:30pm | Learn more…
Closing Reception: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 2pm-4pm  |  Learn more…

Open Studios: Mar 1-2, Mar 8-9, Mar 15-16, 2025
Satellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and April

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

2024 Artistic Achievement Awardees: Deborah Butler, Kim Champion, Carrie Lee McClish

2025 Artistic Achievement Awardees: Ashlie Kègo, Paradise, Max Wheaton

ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA 2025 CATALOG

In its 28th year, Art of the African Diaspora continues to express and celebrate the creative achievements of artists of African descent. This year, over 150 artists showcase their work at Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at different venues around the Bay Area.

Artistic Achievement Award Winners from 2024 and featured artists in the exhibition are Deborah Butler, Kim Champion, and Carrie Lee McClish.

CLICK HERE to donate to Art of the African Diaspora. 100% of your donation (less online processing fees) goes towards Art of the African Diaspora event costs and is managed by a Steering Committee of participating artists who produce the program.

Top image: Artwork by Carrie Lee McClish

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Abi Mustapha<br /><a href="https://abimustapha.com/">abimustapha.com</a>

Ajuan Mance<br /><a href="https://www.ajuanmance.com/">www.ajuanmance.com</a>

Alexis LeeAnn Joseph<br /><a href="https://graphixbylex.com/visual-art">graphixbylex.com/visual-art</a>

Alfred White<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsitsallaboutalfie/">@whatsitsallaboutalfie</a>

Ali Montgomery

Anna W. Edwards<br /><a href="https://www.annawedwards.com/">www.annawedwards.com</a>

Apryl Sadler

Araceli Mireya<br /><a href="https://celiography.square.site/">celiography.square.site</a>

Arthur Norcome<br /><a href="https://www.norcome.com/">www.norcome.com/</a>

Ashlei Reign<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleireign_art/">@ashleireign_art</a>

Ashlie Kègo<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/akegoart/">@akegoart</a>

Asual Aswad<br /><a href="https://asualaswad.artstorefronts.com/">asualaswad.artstorefronts.com</a>

Bahiya Spaulding<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bahiya_spaulding/">@bahiya_spaulding</a>

Bernadette Robertson<br /><a href="https://www.bernadetteart.com/">www.bernadetteart.com</a>

Bernard Illustrations<br /><a href="https://www.bernardillustrations.com/">www.bernardillustrations.com</a>

ColorBlynd by Noni<br /><a href="https://www.colorblyndbynoni.me/">www.colorblyndbynoni.me</a>

JIBCA
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Brandon Harris<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/brandon-harris">niadart.org/collections/brandon-harris</a>

Brianna Mills<br /><a href="https://www.visualsbybri.com/">www.visualsbybri.com</a>

Carla Golder<br /><a href="https://carlagolder.org/">carlagolder.org</a>

Carmen Stone

Carrie Lee McClish<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/carriemcc">linktr.ee/carriemcc</a>

Chamia LaRae<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justchamia/?hl=en">@justchamia</a>

Chantal Hildebrand<br /><a href="https://mymajiart.com/">mymajiart.com</a>

Cherisse Baatin

Christian Vassell<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/christian-vassell">niadart.org/collections/christian-vassell</a>

Chuck Harlins<br /><a href="https://www.chuckharlinsphotography.com/">www.chuckharlinsphotography.com</a>

Cynthia Brannvall<br /><a href="https://www.cynthiabrannvall.com/">www.cynthiabrannvall.com</a>

Damon Powell<br /><a href="https://www.damonpowell.com/">www.damonpowell.com</a>

Daniel White<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielwhitefineartstudio/">@danielwhitefineartstudio</a>

Darrin Westmore<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/darrinwestmore/">@darrinwestmore</a>

Dawn Rudd

Deatra Colbert<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/deatra-colbert/">niadart.org/deatra-colbert</a>

Deborah Butler

Deborah Pittman<br /><a href="https://www.deborahpittman.com/">www.deborahpittman.com</a>

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Derrick Bell<br /><a href="https://www.derrickbellart.com/">www.derrickbellart.com</a>

Doitshā Lexington<br /><a href="https://www.doitshaemcb.com/">www.doitshaemcb.com</a>

Dolores R Gray<br /><a href="https://doloresrgray.com/">doloresrgray.com</a>

Meke'Da<br /><a href="https://www.artwanted.com/mekeda">www.artwanted.com/mekeda</a>

Donna Gatson

Dorian Reid<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/dorian-reid-1">niadart.org/collections/dorian-reid-1</a>

Douglas Doss<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dldossphotography/">@dldossphotography</a>

Duane M Conliffe<br /><a href="https://www.dcfoto.co/">www.dcfoto.co</a>

Eden Yakob<br /><a href="https://edenyakob.mypixieset.com/">edenyakob.mypixieset.com</a>

Eric Murphy

Erika Stitt<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/candiedsunshine">@candiedsunshine</a>

Ester M. Armstrong
eaartgallery.com

Eugene Randolph Young
www.eugenerandolphyoung.com

Eva Facey
@evadabeadweava

Evelyn Davis
niadart.org/collections/evelyn-davis

Expressions By Joanne
facebook.com/expressionsbyjoanne

Felicia Griffin
niadart.org/collections/felicia-griffin

Floyd Brown
linktr.ee/floydbro

Frederick Franklin

Gathoni PE Kamau-Devers
gathonikdart.wordpress.com

Halisi Noel-Johnson
niadart.org/collections/halisi-noel-johnson

He11en C11ark
@art_by_once

Irene Bee Kain
www.irenebeekain.com

James Shorter
www.shorterdesign.com

Janet L. Barnes

Janet Sheard

Jason Powell-Smith
niadart.org/collections/jason-powell-smith

Jeannette DesBoine

Jeff B
@hisartpage

Once Upon a Canvas Gallery<br /><a href="https://www.onceuponacanvasbenicia.com/">www.onceuponacanvasbenicia.com</a>

J. Inez

Jim Dennis

Jimi Evins
facebook.com/studio.gallery1508

John Broussard
www.broussardfinearts.com

Joseph Robinson
charlesrobinsonestate.com

Julie Atkinson
www.julieatkinsonart.com

Justice Renaissance
blackpeace.com

JAMM
www.jammtheartist.com

Kaleese Hobbs
@kaleese_adrianna

Karen Anthony

Karen Janes
@kjanesartistry

ChocolateCity Art<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecityart">@chocolatecityart</a>

Karin Turner
linktr.ee/karinsart

Keana Dollar-Dickerson
@pursuitofpeaceart

Kelvin Curry
www.kcstudios.online

Helen Scott

Kevin L. Daniels
www.kevinlancedaniels.com

Khristel Johnson
quiltsbykj.com

Kiesha White
niadart.org/collections/nakiesha-white

Kim Champion
www.kimchampion.com

Kimberly Antoinette
@kantoinette360

Kimberly Virginia Johnson
www.kimberlyvirginiajohnson.com

Kin Folkz
www.kinfolkzart.com

Latisha Baker
www.latishabakerartworks.com

Laura A. Johnson

Lawrence Buford
artbylawrence.com

Leon Kennedy
@leonkennedyfolkart

Lesley Lazzlo Jenkins

Lorraine Bonner
www.lorrainebonner.com

Malaika Kambon
peopleseye.photoshelter.com

Malcolm Ryder
www.malcolmryder.com

Malik Seneferu
maliksart.com

Malika Rubin-Davis<br /><a href="https://www.malikarubindavis.com/">www.malikarubindavis.com</a>

Marguerite T. Browne

Mark Heringer<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foamwitch_studio">@foamwitch_studio</a>

Max Wheaton<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/max-wheaton">niadart.org/collections/max-wheaton</a>

Nunu Kidane

Melanin Buford<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melaninbufordart">@melaninbufordart</a>

Mychal<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/color_me_myke/">www.instagram.com/color_me_myke</a>

Michel Jackson

Mildred Thompson<br /><a href="http://www.artistandconsulting.com/">www.artistandconsulting.com</a>

Denise Ward<br /><a href="https://www.wardworksart.com/">www.wardworksart.com</a>

Monique Renee Harris

Nannette Y. Art<br /><a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/nannette-harris">fineartamerica.com/profiles/nannette-harris</a>

Nyya Lark<br /><a href="https://www.nyyalarkjewelrydesigns.com/">www.nyyalarkjewelrydesigns.com</a>

Olubori Babaoye<br /><a href="https://www.oluboribabaoye.com/">www.oluboribabaoye.com</a>

Osaze Seneferu<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/osaze_km/">@osaze_km</a>

Ozell Hudson Jr

Pamela Harris

Paradise<br /><a href="https://www.trueviberecords.com/">www.trueviberecords.com</a>

Pat McClain Patterson<br /><a href="https://www.patpatcreates.com/">www.patpatcreates.com</a>

Cole Ware<br /><a href="https://warecompairable.com/">warecompairable.com</a>

Paul Gladden<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pgladdenphoto/">@pgladdenphoto</a>

Paula Vaughan<br /><a href="https://www.paulaphotography.com/">www.paulaphotography.com</a>

Peter Harris<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/peter-harris">niadart.org/collections/peter-harris</a>

Pryce Jones<br /><a href="https://www.prycejonesart.com/">www.prycejonesart.com</a>

Akeemraheem<br /><a href="https://akeemraheemdream.com/">akeemraheemdream.com</a>

Raven Harper<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/raven-harper">niadart.org/collections/raven-harper</a>

Raymond Lionel Haywood<br /><a href="https://www.raymondlhaywood.com/">www.raymondlhaywood.com</a>

Renata Gray<br /><a href="https://www.renatagray.com/">www.renatagray.com</a>

Riquelle Small<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/byprettyfun/">@byprettyfun</a>

Robert Simmons<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertsimmons_art/">@robertsimmons_art</a>

Ron Calime<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/RonCalime">linktr.ee/RonCalime</a>

Beautiful Beads by Lan<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beautifulbeads1962/">@beautifulbeads1962</a>

Saida Hogan Nassirruddin

Shana Harper<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/shana-harper">niadart.org/collections/shana-harper</a>

Shani R. Ealey<br /><a href="https://aniigboya.substack.com/">aniigboya.substack.com</a>

Shantae Robinson<br /><a href="https://niadart.org/collections/shantae-robinson">niadart.org/collections/shantae-robinson</a>

Sheila Wilkerson<br /><a href="https://iongodphotography.org/">iongodphotography.org</a>

Sloane Gross<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gro24ss/">@gro24ss</a>

Sonia Whittle<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lbugwhittle_thepainter/">@lbugwhittle_thepainter</a>

Stacy Mootoo<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stacy.mootoo/">@stacy.mootoo</a>

Stephen Bruce<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/StephenBruceStudios">linktr.ee/stephenbrucestudios</a>

Suzane Beaubrun<br /><a href="https://www.sbeaubrun.com/">https://www.sbeaubrun.com</a>

Simone Nia Rae<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/simoneniarae">linktr.ee/simoneniarae</a>

TheArthur Wright<br /><a href="https://thearthurwright.net/">thearthurwright.net</a>

Tiffany Conway<br /><a href="https://www.tiffanyconway.com/">tiffanyconway.com</a>

Tomye<br /><a href="https://tomye4arts.com/">tomye4arts.com</a>

Val Kai<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/valkai1935/">@valkai1935</a>

Valerie Brown-Troutt<br /><a href="https://valeriebrowntroutt.com/home.html">valeriebrowntroutt.com</a>

Vanessa Anderson

Virginia Jourdan<br /><a href="https://www.virginiajourdan.com/">www.virginiajourdan.com</a>

Will Johnson

Xan Blood Walker
linktr.ee/xanbloodwalker

Xioneida Ruiz
www.xioneidaruizfineart.com

Yolanda Cotton Turner
www.cottonturner.com

Yolanda Holley
ydholley.crevado.com

Yolanda ThaSun Patton
www.personallypaintedbythasun.com

Yusuf Ssali
@yusufssali79

Zarahana Kargbo
@zarahana_kargbo_arts

Zoë Boston
www.zoebostonart.com