Giving Tuesday, Warm greetings to you accompany this request for your consideration.

"Art is Business."  In the spirit of gratitude, we reach out to request your thoughtful consideration for a year-end donation in 2025 to help support the valuable work of the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum. https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/sojoartsmuseum

In the spirit of gratitude, we are reaching out to request your consideration for a year-

end donation in 2025 to support the work of SOJO. We hope you will include this important work in your year-end giving plans.

SOJO presents the Black Heritage 365 Program, which focuses on historical African

Americans in STEM. Our mobile Black Heritage Exhibitions provided educational

enrichment serving 6782 youth in the SMUD-funded STEM/STEAM education featuring

workshops, activities, presentations, and hands-on learning for youth ages 12-24 and

25+ adults.

SOJO highlights the stories of historic African Americans and notable Africans, like

Mansa Musa, through oral traditions called griots. Mansa Musa, known as the richest

man in history, amassed wealth primarily from the Mali Empire's control of the salt trade

and gold mining. Various spoken word artists create this interaction with our audience

during mobile exhibitions.

We look forward to being in touch with you. If you have questions or would like more

information on the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, please contact Shonna

McDaniels, sojomuseum@gmail, or call our office at 916-320-9573.

Shonna

The 7th Annual Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show- CALL For ARTISTS

"Art is Business" https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14131

Louise Cutler, Founder and Producer of the TBOBFAS

EVENT INFORMATION

The 7th Annual Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show

September 3–6, 2026 | Labor Day weekend at The Opera Galleria, Fort Collins, CO

We invite you to join one of the most elegant fine art experiences in the Mountain West—The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show, a curated exhibition celebrating the brilliance, depth, and refinement of Black American and Artists of Color.

Opera Galleria, Fort Collins, CO

November 26, 2025

Open Date

June 15, 2026

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Notification Date

July 5, 2026

Purchase Deadline

September 3, 2026

Event Start

September 6, 2026

Event End

Now entering its 7th year, the show is an exclusive destination for collectors seeking original, investment-worthy artwork that reflects cultural depth and timeless beauty. Set in the vibrant heart of Old Town Fort Collins—a city voted one of America’s best places to live and known for its thriving arts scene—this event offers both prestige and opportunity in equal measure.

Who Should Apply:

We welcome Black, African American, and Artists of Color working in original fine art mediums:

• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpture
• Mixed Media
• Fine Art Photography
• Metal and Glass Art
• Fine Printmaking
• Textile and Fiber Art

This is not a craft show—only original, gallery-quality works are accepted.

Why Apply:

Luxurious Venue: Held inside the historic Opera Galleria in the heart of Fort Collins

Highly Curated Audience: Sophisticated collectors, art consultants, and interior designers in attendance

Expanded Reach: Online gallery with national visibility and purchasing access

Special Features: Artist reception, collectors night, fashion showcase, artist talks, and...

Historic Opera Galleria 

GENERAL INFORMATION

All artwork must fit the criteria for one of the following categories and have been completed within the last four years. Entries in more than one category require separate applications. Booth sharing is prohibited unless both artists collaborate to create every piece! All artwork, of course, must be produced by the artist named in this application.

In all categories, 100% all original artwork .  NOTE: Wearable art (clothing or accessories) and household items are prohibited.  The sale of notecards is prohibited.  The purpose of this event is to introduce and promote the sale of original fine art to a discerning community.

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LISTING AND DESCRIPTION OF ACCEPTABLE MEDIA AND CATEGORIES

Categories included in this Show are drawing, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

DRAWING AND PRINTING:  Work created using dry media such as chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, and crayons, or from fluid media, such as ink applied by brush or pen.  Printed works from which the artist creates the plates, stones, or screens, and pulls the prints, are accepted. (must be signed and numbered)

FURNITURE:  Functional works of wood and other materials.  No part of the finished pieces shall be the result of mass production.

GLASS:  Functional and non-functional items are accepted.  No part of the finished pieces shall be the result of mass production.  Pressed glass objects are not permitted.

JEWELRY:  Personal adornment.  Original and unique designs incorporating any of the following: gold, silver, gemstones, glass, wood, clay, and other non-precious materials. No part of the finished pieces shall be the result of Kits or mass production. Must be all handmade and designed by the artist

MIXED MEDIA:  Includes 2-D and 3-D non-sculptural work, incorporating more than one type of physical material or processes in its production, i.e., an etching that is then painted or a collage of handmade paper and photography.

PAINTINGS AND PRINTMAKING:  Original 2-D work created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc.

PHOTOGRAPHY:  Limited edition prints from the artist's original film or digital file.  The edition quantity shall not exceed 50 of any one image.

SCULPTURE (LARGE):  Defined as over 5 feet tall, functional and non-functional, 3-D work in any medium.

SCULPTURE (SMALL):  Defined as less than 3 feet tall, functional and non-functional, 3-D work in any medium.

WOOD:  Works crafted from wood, excluding furniture, sculptures that are hand tooled, machine turned, or machine carved.  No magnifying glasses, pens, bottle stoppers, or catalogue merchandise are permitted.

Not permitted:  strung pearls, craft clay, and use of commercial casts or molds; commercially available pendants and brooches, and catalogue merchandise.  Loose stones may not be sold.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Works produced with commercial kits (molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, or other commercial methods) are not permitted.

Exhibited work must be consistent with the digital images or slides submitted by the artist and follow the Show guidelines.

Paintings, graphics, hand-pulled prints, and photographs must be appropriately framed or matted and must be displayed in a suitable panel, portfolio, or stand.

Only the work of the juried artist or collaborating team may be displayed and/or sold.

Artists are asked not to display discount signs.

Work produced with commercial kits (molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, or other commercial methods) is not permitted.

 Use of SALE signs is prohibited. Artists may price work as they see fit, including verbal price negotiation directly with the customer, but artists are not permitted to display discount or markdown signage in their booth.

Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart- 2025 Exhibiting Artists

RULES/REGULATIONS

Reproduction Policy

All artwork displayed must be original and produced entirely by the hands of the exhibiting artist.  While other fairs may allow reproductions, we do not.

What do we consider a Reproduction?   Any method of making multiple copies of original art using photo, mechanical, digital, or casting technology is considered by The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show to be a reproduction. Reproduction technology has one or more of the following characteristics:

The work is not the product of the artist’s own hand.

The number of reproducible copies is technically limitless.

All copies are identical.

The copies are produced by commercial entities, and the artist is not involved in the process.

Methods of creating multi-copy art in limited runs, such as intaglio, lithography, relief painting, and other traditional printmaking means, are not considered reproductions.

Regarding photography and digital art, the Art Fair recognizes that artwork created utilizing photographs and/or computer technology is inherently reproducible. We also recognize that the use of cropping, enlargement and darkroom, and digital processes can produce different effects even from the same negative/image. All of this is allowed at The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show. We require that participating fine art photographers show only work that they have signed, numbered, and produced in limited editions on archival material. Such work is not considered to be a reproduction.

To prevent the sale of mass-produced work at The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show, the Fair reserves the right to halt sales of such work on-site, and/or to not invite artists who are believed to be selling reproductions, unlimited editions, mass mass-produced work to future Fairs.

Rule Violation Policy

To ensure fairness for every artist, the rules contained in this application will be strictly enforced. Artists not complying with The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show policies will be asked to leave the art fair, without refund. The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show reserves the right to advise artists of any work that does not meet art fair standards and may take any action deemed necessary for compliance. The Beauty Of Blackness Fine Art Show. 

Art Center Of Englewood- RePost

"Art is Business" by Atavia Reed, March 5, 2025, Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Art Center Of Creatives To ‘Live Out Their Dreams’

Artists Dionne Victoria and Andre Brown opened the center last month in a two-flat building where they once lived. They wanted an all-ages space that would be especially welcoming to parent-artists.

Dionne Victoria and Andre Brown pose for a portrait at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

ENGLEWOOD — An art center established by local artists to uplift and give space to the South Side creative community has opened its bright green doors in Englewood, and everyone is welcome

Artists gathered for an afternoon of live music, exhibitions, and performances by youth harpist Jada K. and spoken word lyricist Adverb Williams at the grand opening of the Art Center of Englewood, or ACE, on Feb. 1.

The Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., was founded by Dionne Victoria and Andre Brown in a two-flat building that was formerly the couple’s home. Victoria, an artist, educator, and entrepreneur, is also the founder of The Healing Academy, a nonprofit that offers educational and creative programs for people of all ages. 

A gallery at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood, on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

The art center has two gallery spaces, two open studios and a bedroom, and a backroom reserved for staging scenes in a film. Artists can rent the studios for $500 a month and use the gallery space for workshops or exhibits. 

What Victoria calls “the study” is a space equipped with arts and crafts and books for children or adults to read, play, and relax. The center also has a playroom for artists who want to create art and are parents of young children, Victoria said. 

Englewood has long deserved a “bright spot” that encourages people to understand their greatness and pursue their artistic dreams, Brown said.  

Scratchboard art by Terrence Reese at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

The Art Center of Englewood celebrates the grit, resilience and talent that exists in the community, and tells parents they don’t have to forfeit their passions to have children, Victoria said. 

“It’s important to me that people understand that they can live out their dreams,” Victoria said. “Creating a space like this allows people to see that they can do whatever they want. If there’s something you’re passionate about that’s in your heart, keep doing it. This is a space where you can.” 

Dionne Victoria shows off the kids' art room at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

Victoria grew up immersed in art. Dreams of creating a space akin to the Art Center of Englewood began when she was a child living on the South Side and in nearby Harvey, Illinois. Her father, Victor Simmons, a scratchboard artist, allowed her to draw on wood panel walls and express herself creatively between real-life nature science lessons. 

“Art has been around me since I was very little,” Victoria said. “I always knew I wanted to be an artist, and I really like teaching people, too.” 

Dionne Victoria shows off artwork at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

That passion for art took Victoria to the Zhou B Art Center, The More heART Foundation, Artists on the 9 and other spaces where she explored her career as a painter and educator. 

When she eventually stumbled upon the South Side Community Art Center, Victoria quelled her dream of opening an art center, she said. 

“I figured they did it already, so why do it again?” Victoria said. “Then I moved to Englewood around 2020 and realized nothing like the South Side Community Art Center was here. The model of that space inspired us to turn our two-flat building into an art space where people can do whatever they need to do.” 

Andre Brown talks about the art at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

Victoria and Brown received an $8,000 grant from the Hyde Park Art Center’s Artist Run Chicago Fund to help build out the Art Center of Englewood. 

Instead of creating a registry for their wedding ceremony in September 2024, they asked family and guests to donate money or purchase art that would help support the art center. Supporters of the center were invited to the February celebration to see their contributions in action.

 

Dionne Victoria and Andre Brown pose for a portrait at the recently opened Art Center of Englewood, 748 W. 69th St., in Englewood on Feb. 24, 2025. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

The creative duo wanted to build a space for parent-artists to feel welcome, they said. 

As artists and parents of young children themselves, Brown and Victoria have been told their kids “make too much noise, ask too many questions, need to sit down or be quiet,” Victoria said. 

After “too many situations” where their family wasn’t welcome, the couple knew they needed a center where kids could be in the room, Victoria said. 

“People are often told that if they want to be an artist, they have to be a starving artist, and if they want to have kids, they’re going to struggle. I don’t like either of those options,” Victoria said. “There’s a way, and that’s what we’re doing. We’re making a way so that artists who are also parents can be parents, love their kids, and have their kids be a part of their lives, while also following their passions and dreams.

You don’t have to give up on your passions and dreams for your kids.” 

The Art Center of Englewood is open 2-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday or by appointment by emailing aceincchi@gmail.com or calling 708-733-2936. 

Open Lands Arboretum Tree Identification Tour

"Art is Business"

This workshop will take place at 1 PM, followed by a walking tour that will identify various trees. The log cookies will be painted to enhance the gathering space by adding colorful leaf prints to each log cut.

Christine Perri is setting up her workshop for youth ambassadors at the Prairie Boat Gathering Space in Beaubien Woods on October 11, 2025. 

Prairie Boat Gathering Space Free Wood paintng Workshop

"Art is Business"- Christine Perri presents a Free painting workshop on the Far South Side; please spread the word.  

Hazel Crest Beautification Commission Open Lands Arboretum "Art in the Woods"

"Art is Business"  

About

The Beautification Commission's "Art in the Woods" project at the Open Lands Arboretum is an exciting initiative that aims to transform our community's landscape by integrating art with nature. This project encourages residents to participate in every step, from the design process to the installation of a captivating collection of sculptures. These artworks will serve not only as visual focal points but also as catalysts for fostering connections during community gatherings. Our goal is to create a lively space that promotes interactive and engaging experiences, immersing community members in both art and nature.

Open Lands Arboretum invites you to the “Oaks and Folks Gala,” a celebration dedicating two nature-based sculptures commissioned by the Village of Hazel Crest. 

The 14-foot-tall Cloudburst metal Sculpture and the 10-foot-tall Hazel Nut Arch sculpture will make their much-anticipated debut to the public.  

Each sculpture incorporates elements inspired by the region’s natural beauty.  These artworks will serve as visual focal points and catalysts for connection in future community gatherings.

The sculptures mark the start of the Hazel Crest Beautification Commission Open Lands Arboretum "Art in the Woods" placemaking project, an exciting effort to transform our community's landscape by blending art with nature.

10-foot-tall Hazel Nut Arch sculpture

HAZEL NUT ARCH is a 10’-tall tree sculpture that incorporates Siberian Elms that grew in the arboretum and carved wood elements created in the artist’s studio, representing a human figure and aspects of the hazelnut shrub.  Artist Christine Perri is a wood sculptor whose work can be found in Chicago parks and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. 

Christine Perri, embellishing a wood sculpture seating element near Hazel Nut Arch

The 14-foot-tall Cloudburst metal Sculpture

Peter N. Gray Installation Day, October 1, 2025

CLOUDBURST is a 14’-tall metal sculpture in bright primary colors depicting three towers of raindrops emanating from three clouds onto the Open Lands CLOUDBURST is a 14’-tall metal sculpture in bright primary colors depicting three towers of raindrops emanating from three clouds onto the Open Lands Arboretum.  Artist Peter N. Gray owns Metal-i-Genics Studio, which creates designs and fabricates steel interior and exterior design elements, furniture, and sculpture for commercial and residential properties.  His large-scale public sculptures are in permanent collections of sculpture parks, public schools and colleges, and a CTA subway station.

Artist Peter N. Gray owns Metal-i-Genics Studio, which creates designs and fabricates steel interior and exterior design elements, furniture, and sculpture for commercial and residential properties.  His large-scale public sculptures are in permanent collections of sculpture parks, public schools and colleges, and a CTA subway station. 

Oaks and Folks Gala - Dedication of Two New Arboretum Sculptures

"Art is Business"   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oaks-folks-gala-tickets-1739365471949?aff=oddtdtcreator

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

You are invited to the unveiling of

Two Amazing Sculptures in the Village of Hazel Crest! 

Join us at the Beautification Commission Open Lands Arboretum

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:30 AM 

Location:  171st Place & Holmes Ave

Parking at the Police Station lot,

3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Open Lands Arboretum invites you to the “Oaks and Folks Gala,” a celebration dedicating two nature-based sculptures commissioned by the Village of Hazel Crest. 

The 14-foot-tall CLOUDBURST metal Sculpture and the 10-foot-tall HAZELNUT ARCH sculpture will make their much-anticipated debut to the public.  

Each sculpture incorporates elements inspired by the region’s natural beauty.  These artworks will serve as visual focal points and catalysts for connection in future community gatherings.

The sculptures mark the start of the Hazel Crest Beautification Commission Open Lands Arboretum "Art in the Woods" placemaking project, an exciting effort to transform our community's landscape by blending art with nature.

 

The Event: Oaks and Folks Gala

Refreshments— appetizers

Entertainment—music provided by Sense to Soul Music School

Brief artist talks/Q & A

Oak tree planting

Location

Open Lands Arboretum entrance—Gathering Space at 

 171st Place & Holmes Ave

Parking at Police Station lot, 3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL 60429

 

Event Schedule

11:30 am         Opening remarks by Village Manager Dante Sawyer

    Welcome from the Village President’s representative

11:45 am         Introduction, Hazel Crest Open Lands by Marilyn Allen, Open Lands Chair 

Karl Persons, Open Lands Coordinator, introduces Becky and Jamie Thomas

12:00 noon     Overview of “Art in the Woods,” William G. Hill, Project Manager

12:15 pm       Unveiling of Hazelnut Arch by artist Christine Perri—Artist Talk/Q&A

12:30 pm       Unveiling of Cloudburst by artist Peter N. Gray—Artist Talk/Q&A

12:45 pm        Oak Tree planting and Reception to follow

The Art and Artists

CLOUDBURST is a 14’-tall metal sculpture in bright primary colors depicting three towers of raindrops emanating from three clouds onto the Open Lands Arboretum.  Artist Peter N. Gray owns Metal-i-Genics Studio, which creates designs and fabricates steel interior and exterior design elements, furniture, and sculpture for commercial and residential properties.  His large-scale public sculptures are in permanent collections of sculpture parks, public schools and colleges, and a CTA subway station.

HAZELNUT ARCH is a 10’-tall tree sculpture that incorporates Siberian Elms that grew in the arboretum and carved wood elements created in the artist’s studio, representing a human figure and aspects of the hazelnut shrub.  Artist Christine Perri is a wood sculptor whose work can be found in Chicago parks and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

 

About

The Beautification Commission's "Art in the Woods" project at the Open Lands Arboretum is an exciting initiative designed to transform our community's landscape by blending art with nature. This project invites residents to participate in every step, from the design to the installation of a captivating collection of sculptures. These artworks will serve not only as visual focal points but also as catalysts for connection during community gatherings. Our goal is to create a vibrant space that fosters interactive and dynamic experiences, immersing community members in both art and nature.

Social Media

Facebook- (20+) Facebook,

Website: yourhazelcrestopenlands – Hazel Crest Open Lands News and information blog

YouTube History of Hazel Crest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1thiZ0veWK4

Questions?

Marilyn Allen, Chair, Open Lands Beautification Commission, marilynmallen@aol.com

Andre Lewis, Public Works Director, alewis@villageofhazelcrest.com

Karl Persons, Open Lands Coordinator, kjpersons@ameritech.net

William G. Hill, Project Manager, info@williamhillgallery.com

Alpha Bruton, Project Art Consultant, alphabruton@gmail.com

Peter N. Gray, Artist, https://www.metal-i-genics.com/

Christine Perri, Christine Perri Wood Sculpture

Village of Hazel Crest Open Lands "Arts in the Woods" Soundscape- Reggie Nicholson Concepts

On August 9, 2025, the Village of Hazel Crest will host a Moonlight Social at the Open Lands Arboretum, featuring a community listening session. This event will showcase the musical talents of Reggie Nicholson on percussion, Ed House on saxophone, and Yosef Ben Israel on bass, who will create a unique soundscape inspired by the natural surroundings of the Arboretum. This is a great opportunity for community members to engage with music and nature in a collaborative and enriching environment.

The sessions will occur during the Moonlight Social in an outdoor classroom specifically designated for community engagement, located at the entrance of the preserve and the beginning of the trail. Please bring your lawn chairs to enjoy live music as the full moon rises from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. pm.

Artist Talk a Conversation Led by SHOLO BEVERLY

"Art is Business"

Hazel Crest Open Lands Community Mandala Build

"Art is Business"  Botanical PLACEMAKING Caryl Henry Alexander

For more than 40 years, Visual Artist Caryl Henry Alexander has collaborated with multigenerational, multicultural, and interfaith communities to design and implement community-centered public art projects.

With a deep focus on culture, environment, and nature, Caryl’s work explores the connections between people and our environment, collectively weaving stories through visual-based creative expression.

In the studio, her work spans painting, printmaking, papermaking, textiles, installations, and sculpture, often incorporating repurposed materials and natural plant elements. 

In the community, she engages as a visual artist, curator, lecturer, and activist, using art to foster collective creative vision and action.

From her perspective as a visual artist and herbalist, the Hazel Crest Open Lands Project is an excellent and valuable asset to the community. I am inspired to present three ideas to you that engage the land and the arts in lifting up the efforts that have already been successfully achieved at the site. My ideas are centered on the power of nature to help us relax and remember ourselves.

Join the artist as she gathers natural elements to build the mandala project, including rocks, twigs, branches, grass, flora, and leaves.

August 8: Visit the land and design the mandala

August 9: Hazel Crest Family Mandala Build, 11am-1pm at the gathering space

Full Moon Social Mandala Ceremony 7:30pm -10:00pm

August 10: The artist will document the mandala and then travel back to her studio to construct the Soundscape sculpture.

 

Project History:

Hazel Crest Open Lands Arboretum received ArbNet Level II Accreditation in 2019. The Hazel

Crest Open Lands Area totals 53 acres along Kedzie Avenue between 172nd Street. The

Open Lands Commission is evolving to be more than just about transforming the Open Lands

from an invasive brush-infested jungle into an enjoyable woodland. They have added more

educational presentations and guest speakers at Commission meetings, embraced other

cultures, and experimented with Climate Change Projects with the U.S. Forest Service, and

Morton Arboretum. (Some would brag about their education sessions and research projects to

get into the Level III area.) Not only has the commission labeled hundreds of trees, but they

have also identified and cataloged different species of trees.

Meet the Artist 2025: Roberto Fatal on “En Memoria”

Greetings, Loved Ones! 

Reaching out to share and bring you information on some of my current, recent, as well as Upcoming Movimiento Charcoalfoot Travels and opportunities to connect, share, and support! 

On 8.13.25, Weaving Spirits Festival of Two Spirit Performance will be screening a beautiful action, drama full-length feature film Ponyboi; written, produced & starring Indigequeer y Salvadorian Intersex Advocate, relative  River Gallo! 

The screening will happen at AMC Kabuki 8, in Historic S.F. Japantown on August 13th at 7 pm,  we only have 30 tix until selling out: 

Ponyboi Kabuki 8 

This is my 1st venture leading a fundraiser as resident co-producer with WS alongside the Phenomenal Leadership and Love of J. Miko Thomas {Landa Lakes} and Javier Stell-Fresquez at Weaving Spirits ( Please click and Learn more about these PowerHouse relatives and the Necessary International & Intergalactic work they lead across the globe! Please note that if you have space to provide towards this fundraising event, please dedicate tax-deductible gifts to Weaving Spirits directly.  Thank you to all who have already supported us this past week. 

I am grateful to my community peers and mentors at BAAITS for receiving my heart & dedicated time as a guest here in Yelamu & Huichin. Since our connection in '22 I have been supported as an Artist/ Culture Bearer grantee, Community Fellow in part with the San Francisco Human Rights Commision funding, and in the capacity of an on call Consultant over my time migrating in between Sacramento/Bay and alas transitioning my base to Oakland,  here at Studio Amaru52 (more to share in due time). 

A nod also to Luna Dance & Creativity, as I have recently completed my Dance & Justice Artist Residency supported by a grant from the San Francisco Foundation. 

A huge thank you to Roberto Fatal & Ali Meyers -Ohki for their guiding light and welcoming me back into my film / et. al journey as actor/ producer. We are celebrating the Sundance Indigenous Film Lab National Tour of the latest film they both wrote and produced, which was shot in Sacramento!  visit En Memoria,  and last but not least, we offer a link to check out River Gallo in DO DIGITAL CURANDERAS USE EGGS IN THEIR LIMPIAS. Please enjoy, however we ask you to be in contact to request any sharing, please y thank you. 

Thank you for your tiempo y energia-

Simpre con Amor,

yAyA

Women in Nature: About the Exhibition

"Art is Business"