HIRING PROFESSIONAL VISUAL ARTIST AND ART CONSULTANT, MS. AFRIKA ABNEY
Ms. Afrika Abney first became a professional visual artist and art consultant in 1992 when she was invited to participate in the Congresswoman's Art Competition.
Ms. Abney uses her formal training in the visual arts to provide services as a consultant for many individuals, organizations and community members.Some of them include New Harlem Gallery,Wisteria ArtSpace, Emma Mae Gallery,Phillips Collection,The Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique and Esther Productions, Inc. She has received numerous grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Ms. Abney has been nominated several times for a “Mayor’s Arts Award.” Her abstract paintings and collages have been exhibited widely across the East Coast, including at Emma Mae Gallery (Washington, DC), The New Harlem Gallery (New York City, New York), Wisteria ArtSpace (New York City, New York), Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), Market 5 Gallery (Washington, DC), The Phillips Collection (Washington, DC) and Dupont Society (Washington, DC). Some of Ms. Abney’s art collectors include: Renee Winfield and Esther Productions, Inc. She provided numerous services for many events. Some of the events that she promoted include Annual BZB Gift and Art Show, National Daddy Daughter Reunion Tour, Building Families in the 21st Century, The Gift, Daughters Speak Out, Sip, Paint and Reflect, PaintSpiration: Reflect and Paint!, Spring Cleaning: Mind, Body and Spirit, The Fatherless Daughters Speak Out, Esther Productions, Inc Butterfly Series, Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop for Teens), Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop Sequel for Teens), Reconciliation Week, Joy Jones' Double Dutch, Writing Institute for Teens, Teens Authors Talk, Understanding and Overcoming Fatherless Daughter Syndrome, The Power of Poetry in You, Women Are Poetry in Motion Every Day in Every Way, Kaleidoscope: A Writing Club, Winners Circle, Soaring Sisters Circle, Me, Myself and Our Story: Creative Writing Institute for Young Ladies, Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of the Personal Essay, A Writing Workshop for Girls,Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of Memoir, Part 1, Discovering Me...Without You: An Annual Personal Essay Contest,and African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition. Ms. Abney has exhibited several of her abstract paintings during the virtual art exhibition and poetry reading that took place on February 19, 2023 and had some of her art exhibited during the National Daughter Daddy Tour which took place at National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C from 2004 - 2006. On August 13, 2022, Ms. Abney donated several abstract collages and paintings to Esther Productions, Inc. Additionally, Esther Productions, Inc purchased one of Ms. Abney's abstract paintings on June 23, 2023 and on December 3, 2023, Esther Productions, Inc purchased two abstract paintings created by Ms. Abney. She provides services for Esther Productions, Inc's upcoming events. Ms. Abney also is currently working on branding her overall background as a consultant using creative strategies. Ms. Abney is also working on creating new collages and paintings. She specializes in creating abstract collages, paintings, original greeting cards, and photography. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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PAST SELECTED ART EXHIBITIONS • Virtual Art Exhibition and Poetry Reading. February 19, 2023 • The National Daughter Daddy Tour. National City Christian Church, Washington, D.C. 2004 - 2006 • Every Picture Tells A Story. Moca DC, Washington, D.C. January 6, 2006 - January 27, 2006 • "Heritage Collections." Emma Mae Gallery, Washington, DC. 2005-2004 •"James McLaugin Memorial Staff Show." Phillips Collection, Washington, DC. 2000 •"Evolution of Historical Symbolisms." Corcoran Gallery of the Art, Hemicycle, Washington, DC. 1997 •"All Senior Summer Show." Corcoran School of the Art, White Walls Gallery, Washington, DC. 1997-1996 |
You should hire, Ms. Abney because she can do the work and deliver exceptional results. If you are interested in renewing your services or hiring Ms. Abney, please contact her at abneyartist@gmail.com for details.
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