CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH

BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN

FINE ARTS EXHIBITS

IN SEATTLE-TACOMA, WASHINGTON

2017

Onyx Fine Arts Gallery - King Street Station

Art Show
January 8 - February 18, 2017

January 8 - February 18, 2017

Original Artwork by: Shurvon Haynes of Shurvon Shaynlicia Fashion and Fine Arts Designs with Julius Brandon of Ju’s Custom Jewelry Designs

Shurvon Haynes, attended the University of Washington, where she studied visual art, social media and journalism. She currently writes about the importance of global Fine Arts Education on her blog website:

Shurvon Shaynlicia Fashion and Fine Arts Designs. This creative visionary is also the original artists of the annual Fine Arts Theory Designer Series.

Julius Brandon, is a professional jewelry custom fine arts designer. He creates original artwork by redesigning vintage jewelry, beads, stones and decorative objects into spectacular necklaces, bracelets and rings. Julius works in great detail to make his bold statement jewelry come to life with extraordinary color and sparkle. His artwork has been collected by several people for its unique one of a kind creative quality.

The collage paintings featured in this fine arts exhibit are the original paintings of Shurvon Haynes in partnership with visual artists Julius Brandon of Ju's Custom Jewelry Designs.

The creative art process of Shurvon Haynes and Julius Brandon is all about working together to create a remarkable piece of artwork. Julius typically has the general idea while Shurvon brings this concept to life with her talented drawing skills. They both have a love for vintage fashion designer styles which makes their collaborative efforts worth its ECCENTRICITY!

Featuring "Lady and The Gentleman" original art made by Julius Brandon and Shurvon Haynes

Tacoma Art Museum~30 Americans

September 24, 2016 to January 15, 2017

The nationally acclaimed exhibition 30 Americans made its West Coast debut at Tacoma Art Museum in September 2016 and has been widely appreciated by local visitors. Enjoy a free day to see it before it leaves Tacoma! Participants can help make a collaborative mural, take part in dance, hear spoken word, tour 30 Americans and TAM’s other exhibitions, and more.

TAM sent out a call to local artists and creatives to gather the best local talent for this festival. Selected by our 30 Americans Community Advisory Committee, this unforgettable line up is one you don’t want to miss!

Schedule of Events

10 am – Festival Begins

11:30–Noon – Tag Team Poetry in 30 Americans galleries by Jacqueline Ware and Georgia McDade from the African American Writers’ Alliance

1–2 pm – Basquiat Bebop performance by Stephen Griggs Jazz Ensemble

Listen to dynamic renditions of the jazz that inspired artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, including compositions by Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis. The band will introduce tunes with biographies and references to Basquiat’s paintings. The Steve Griggs Ensemble has created original site-specific programs of jazz and stories that have twice won the ASCAP/CMA award for Adventurous Programming in Contemporary Music. They have performed at the historic Panama Hotel, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Bumbershoot, Jazz Alley, Vashon Island Allied Arts, and Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

1–3 pm – Breaking Stereotypes/Redefining Identity workshop with Beverly Naidus and Carol Rashawnna Williams

2–3 pm – Artmaking Inspired by dance with Barbi Leifert

3–3:30 pm – Interactive Dance Performance by Chris Daigre

4 pm – Festival Ends

Ongoing (10 am – 4 pm)

Kehinde Wiley-inspired portraits with Jasmine Brown
Collaborative mural with Shurvon Haynes
“What does it mean to be an American?” community response activity.
The critically acclaimed exhibition 30 Americans makes its West Coast debut at Tacoma Art Museum. 30 Americans showcases an influential group of prominent African American artists who have emerged as leading contributors to the contemporary art scene in the US and beyond. The exhibition covers important topics in contemporary America including race, history, and gender. See 45 works of paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and videos from artists including, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Nick Cave, Robert Colescott, Glenn Ligon, Kerry James Marshall, Wangechi Mutu, Lorna Simpson, Mickalene Thomas, Kara Walker, Carrie Mae Weems, and Kehinde Wiley.
30 AMERICANS COMMUNITY FINE ARTS FREE FESTIVAL
AT THE
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016
10am to 4pm

American Theory, was painted live on January 8, 2017 at the Tacoma Art Museum's Free Community Festival for the 30 Americans Fine Arts Exhibit sponsored by the Rubell Family Foundation.

There were approximately 45 fine art paintings, sculptures, installations and video presentations included in this exhibit, each art piece created by a famous Black African American Visual Artists, on display for first time on the West Coast.

I was truly honored and blessed to have one of my collage assemblage paintings showcased for the last week of this celebrated African American Fine Arts Legacy. Words cannot fully explain the powerful historical relevance of the 30 Americans Fine Arts Exhibit.

The opportunity to see exquisite original artwork made by Kara Walker, Kerry James Marshall and Kehinde Wiley was more than worth the 45 minutes ride from Seattle.

It was if I had reconnected with the spirit of creativity from our enslaved African ancestors as I walked through the museum and witnessed the creative energy in the building.

'American Theory' is also the first painting I have made this year in remembrance to the universal significance of the African Diaspora, as we honor Black African American History in the United States.