CO-FOUNDERS
JOANNE ROGERS
DERRICK ODIDI
AFRICA - KENYAN ARTISTS
ANTHONY MWENDIA
The focus of his work is the realistic depiction of life and capturing stories that affect people in our society.
ANTOINETTE APONDI
Antoinette Apondi is a distinguished fine artist, specializing in acrylic on canvas. Her artistic odyssey has been an exploration of the profound beauty found in black women.
BENARD NGETHE
I usually explore the beauty of the life form and the environment around us. Most of my paintings subjects are women faces.
CAREN ATIENO
Caren's journey as an artist is a dynamic exploration of identity, culture, and the profound beauty embedded in the ordinary.
CHRISTINE KARUMA
I am conceptual artist and illustrator whose specialization is painting, mural art, graphic design and Illustration.
ELIAS BAHATI
His works depict beauty and hope in every situation while reflecting the rich African culture.
ELINAH ONGARO
I am one of Kenya’s leading artists, I have the ability to articulate a genuine “inner voice” through art to tell an original story through experience, memories, and beliefs.
ERICK MOCHIEMO
Currently, I am focusing on bead mosaic, painting, and furniture making. I do both abstract and realism work and my themes are diverse.
EVANS MWIRIGI
He creates artworks with a deep story on society and tries to speak on crucial issues to create a positive impact as well as embrace society.
HENRY RONOH
Henry is on a mission to create safe zones for dialogues on the issues affecting society both socially and politically.
JEFF MUWANIKI
I hope to spread the Africanism ideology through art.
JOEL ODHIAMBO
My artworks take a critical view of social and cultural issues over time, both historical and present.
PETER MUCHIRI
I also hope to take part in creating a world that is full of inspired creatives all around us who will make our world beautiful.
VICTOR NDERITU
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant cultural tapestry of Nairobi, he infuses his paintings with a rich palette that reflects the diversity and spirit of his surroundings.
WASHINGTON MBUKA
Most of my paintings revolve around wildlife which was my obsession as a kid.
USA - CHARLOTTE ARTISTS
ABEL JACKSON
My objective is to stir the soul, stimulate the mind, and expand the consciousness – awareness of both the artist (myself) and the viewer.
ANI TODD
Ani is also the creator of the web-comic called “Tales from a Sketchy Artist,” and has been a past contributor artist for Inx comic, a quarterly zine featuring art and essays by local artists.
ANTHONY BURKS, SR
Anthony Burks, a native Floridian, is a conceptual fine and commercial artist. He works numerous forms of media including pen & ink, pastels, watercolor, and color pencil.
ARTHUR ROGERS, JR
I love portraiture. To me, it is the ultimate challenge to capture the spirit of a person on canvas.
CLAYTON SINGLETON
Clayton has created public art, won numerous awards, produced several solo and group shows, in addition curating exhibitions for other artists.
NELLIE ASHFORD
Specializes in body contouring procedures, pediatric cleft lip and cleft palate surgery.
MICHELLE "BUNNY" GREGORY
Specializes in body contouring procedures, pediatric cleft lip and cleft palate surgery.
SHAWN ETHERIDGE
A graduate of North Carolina Central University, he majored in Public Administration while minoring in Visual Art.
SLOANE SIOBHAN
Specializes in body contouring procedures, pediatric cleft lip and cleft palate surgery.
WILL WHITE
Will has designed womenswear, menswear, dog outfits, dance costumes, his wife’s wedding gown, and his own tux for their special day, and was even chosen as a semifinalist for Project Runway Season 17.