On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, a federal holiday. For many of folks across the country, this Wednesday is the first time having the day off. I created a curated Juneteenth events guide for those living in the Washington DC metro area. Washington DC June 18 through 20 - The original Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the National Archives in Washington, DC June 18 - Adams Morgan Movie Nights features Race on Tuesday, celebrating ..read more

I'm excited to announce that the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, is hosting an event titled "Fresh Talk: Influence and Collecting" on Wednesday, June 12, from 4 to 6 pm. Leading curators and collectors will explore how art moves through the modern market and is acquired, donated, and displayed. Attendees will gain insights into how women and nonbinary individuals can influence women artists' representation in private and public art collections. As a relatively new art collector, this discussion will be invaluable in helping me gain insights into the art market and be a ..read more

I am thrilled to release the eighth arts & culture events guide! As many of you know, Juneteenth and Pride are this month! This events guide includes events celebrating these two important celebrations in the Black and LGBTQIA communities. For new readers, this guide to art events functions as a resource for discovering and immersing yourself in your city, fostering a celebration and deeper understanding of Black culture through the vehicle of the arts. This guide to art events is not a sponsored post, and I have no affiliation with the mentioned event organizers unless it is stated. Th ..read more

Event Information Friday, June 21 7:00 pm - 8:00pm ET Location: Online Come and be part of a special online networking event curated for both new and aspiring art collectors on June 21, as well as dedicated art enthusiasts! Whether you're stepping into the world of art collecting for the first time or keen to connect with fellow new collectors, this event provides an opportunity to engage in discussions about art collecting and establish new connections. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Valerie Bennett Gillespie, an independent curator and owner of Penc ..read more

I am thrilled to announce the release of the sixth arts & culture events guide! This guide to art events functions as a resource for discovering and immersing yourself in your city, fostering a celebration and deeper understanding of Black culture through the vehicle of the arts. This guide to art events is not a sponsored post, and I have no affiliation with the mentioned event organizers unless it is stated. The cities featured in this guide are determined by the proportion of newsletter subscribers hailing from each region. I hope you enjoy this month’s Arts & Culture Events Guide ..read more

My favorite month is April as it’s my birthday month :)! This month, I'm shining a spotlight on two noteworthy events. Firstly, there's the Artist Branding Workshop taking place at the Overdue Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, MD on April 11. I met the organizer of this event, Dontae Muse during the Harlem Fine Arts Show in February, where he enlightened me about his forthcoming Black Art Gallery Tour. This tour intends to showcase galleries and provide enriching workshops tailored for artists. For more information about the Black Art Gallery Tour, click here. I am always happy to support such ..read more

On Thursday, I toured The Walter E. Washington Convention Center art collection by Events DC for the first time. I learned that the Walter E. Washington Convention Center has one of the largest art collections outside of a museum in the District with 137 works by 93 artists. The collection features a mix of local, national and international artists represents the highlights communities in the District of Columbia in particular the Shaw neighborhood which is where the Convention center is placed in. Another fact I learned is that the collection is comprised of about 50% local DC-area artists ..read more

On a Thursday afternoon, I ventured from Washington DC to Baltimore to attend my first media preview. I am humbled to share that I was able to preview  “The Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams" exhibition at The Baltimore Museum of Art. Special thank you to Anne and Sarah for understanding my mission of The Black Curation.  The Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams" exhibition took five years to materialize, yet for the artist Joyce J. Scott, it was a culmination of 50 years of her artistic vision and craft. The exhibition features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to present d ..read more

Since November 2023, I released monthly art event guides through my newsletter for readers who live in the DMV, New York City, and Los Angeles. The newsletter aims to get people out there to support programming and events focused on Black history and culture and as well experience new places. If you do not want to miss out on future events, please subscribe to my newsletter. subscribe to newsletter Here’s a snippet from the March 2024 Art Events Guide: DMV Mar 7 - MLK Docs Presents: Double Feature hosted by the DC Public Library Mar 7 - Let’s Talk African American Gardens: Reconnect to Nature ..read more

Before you purchase, your first artwork, here is a fun exercise!. The next time you explore an art gallery or museum, capture images of the artwork that captivates you the most. Once you get home, pull out a paper and pen so you can begin write what stands out to you most. Here’s a guide: What caught your attention in the artwork you photographed with your phone? Examine aspects such as color, medium, style, theme of the artwork, and learn about the artist. Review your budget (Collecting art doesn't require spending thousands of dollars, but it's necessary to establish a budget). Evaluat ..read more