Association of Black Artists
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APPLICATION EXTENDED!
Apply by Wed, March 26th!
If you are a black creative and you wish to showcase your works or talents, but missed the original deadline, now is your chance! We have extended our Spring '25 Symposium and Exhibition...
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted in Association of Black Artists · 4:03 PM
    *NEW DATE* Art of the Needle
    New Date and Location for our Workshop!
    Our "Art of the Needle" Workshop has been moved to April 4th in Commons 329 at 6:30pm-9pm! We are teaming up with Taylored to learn fashion techniques and hacks, create a craft, or fix and...
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Sunday, March 23, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted in Association of Black Artists · 5:16 PM
    Join us at the "Art of the Curl" GBM!
    Collaboration with CurlPWR
    Come learn about the history and art of black hair at our next GBM on Wednesday, March 26th from 12pm-1pm in ILSB 201! Also snag a chance to win a prize in our trivia game. See you there!
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  • Important Kirstin Floyd posted in Association of Black Artists · 4:44 PM
    APPLICATION EXTENDED!
    Apply by Wed, March 26th!
    If you are a black creative and you wish to showcase your works or talents, but missed the original deadline, now is your chance! We have extended our Spring '25 Symposium and Exhibition...
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 5:14 PM
    MAR
    26
    The Art of the Curl
    Curl PWR and ABA GBM!
    12:00 PM · Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 201
    Join ABA and Curl PWR in our collab GBM about the history of black hair and the artistry within its roots. Then try your best to win a prize in our fun trivia game! Be sure to come through and...
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  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 4:39 PM
    APR
    4
    Art of the Needle
    Textile Workshop
    6:30 PM · The Commons : 329
    Join ABA in our exciting Textile Workshop with Taylored! Come out to learn fashion techniques, hacks, create a craft, or fix and accessorize your own clothing, bags, and more!
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted in Association of Black Artists · 5:19 PM
    Spr '25 Art Symposium and Exhibition Application is OPEN!
    Calling All Black Artists!
    It's that time again! ABA's Bi-annual Art Symposium and Exhibition is on the way, and we need YOUR participation! If you are a black artist--dancer, painter, writer, singer, animator, etc.---then...
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  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 4:46 PM
    MAR
    10
    GBM: Your Art and It's Story!
    Come "Show and Tell" Us about Your Art!
    12:00 PM · The Commons : 329
    Join us for our SECOND GBM of the semester! Come and share your art, completed projects or works-in-progress, and tell us about them! We want to hear about your process, your inspirations, or...
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  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 4:34 PM
    MAR
    7
    Studio Session
    Come Chill and Create!
    6:30 PM · The Commons : 329
    Looking for a space to work on personal art projects? Want to hang with some fellow artists and potentially make new friends? Need to some creative downtime? Then our Studio Session are the place...
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Monday, February 24, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 2:05 PM
    FEB
    28
    Studio Session
    A Time to Chill and Create!
    6:30 PM · The Commons : 329
    Looking for a place to work on your personal art projects? Wishing to just chill out and create? Then join us for our Studio Session this Friday, 2/28/2025 at 6:30pm-9pm! Stay for the whole...
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Sunday, February 23, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted in Association of Black Artists · 2:37 PM
    Through Your Hands
    First GBM of Spring 2025!
    Join us tomorrow 2/24/25 from 12pm-1pm in Commons 327 for our first GBM of the Spring semester! Come discuss the art and people that inspire your artistry, and create a self-portrait or collage...
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Thursday, February 20, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 1:14 PM
    FEB
    24
    First GBM: Through Your Hands
    Self-Portrait/Collage Inspired by What Art Means to You!
    12:00 PM · The Commons : 327
    Join us on Monday, 2/24/25 for our first GBM of the Spring '25 semester! Come discuss who or what inspires your art, and create a self-portrait or collage based on that inspiration. We hope to see...
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

  • Kirstin Floyd posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 9:40 AM
    FEB
    19
    Speed Painting
    Come with Friends and Paint Away!
    6:00 PM · The Commons : Lowe Flat Tuesdays
    Join us tonight for an evening of painting and canvas switching! Bring your friends, make new ones, and let creativity fly at Speed Painting! See you there!
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Monday, November 11, 2024

  • Important Nadia McCall posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 3:53 PM
    NOV
    22
    ABA ART SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION
    Afrofuturism: The Black Visionaries
    7:00 PM · The Commons : Skylight Room
    Association of Black Artists Bi-Annual Art Symposium & Exhibition is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2024!!! This year’s theme is Afrofuturism: The Black Visionaries.
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Sunday, October 27, 2024

  • Nadia McCall posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 7:40 PM
    OCT
    28
    GBM: Navigating Imposter Syndrome
    12:00 PM · The Commons : 318
    Join us TOMORROW in Commons 318 for our next GBM of the semester! We’ll be discussing how to navigate imposter syndrome, and creating in different environments!  
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

  • Kirstin Floyd posted in Association of Black Artists · 2:54 PM
    Apply. Apply! APPLY!
    FA'24 Symposium and Exhibition Apps Close Soon!
    The applications to participate in this semester's Art Symposium and Exhibition are set to close this Friday, Oct 25th. Do not miss out on the opportunity to showcase your artwork, talent, and...
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Monday, October 14, 2024

  • Nadia McCall posted an event in Association of Black Artists · 7:23 PM
    OCT
    18
    ABA Studio Session
    6:30 PM · Public Policy : 203
    ABA’s next studio session of the semester is THIS FRIDAY at PUP 203! If you’re looking for a place to make new friends, work on your creative projects, or just unwind from the week; Studio...
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Sunday, October 13, 2024

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About This Group

The Association of Black Artists has been established for the purpose of creating a safe space for black artists to have dialogue about what it means to identify as a black artists, to establish a strong network of artists for fellowship and support, and to encourage collaborative projects between disciplines.

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Officers

  • Kirstin Floyd
    President
  • Jahquana Bond
    VP/ Lead Event Coordinator
  • Shanell Bush
    Co-Treasurer
  • Kamron Mason
    Co-Treasurer
  • Taylor Holmes
    Event Coordinator
  • Jasmine Tims
    E-Board Assistant
  • Nadia McCall
    Social Media Manager
  • Akondi Fopenawoh
    Social Media Team Assistant