For five years The Art of Blackness exhibition has showcased the best of African American art and design.

In celebration of our five year run, this year’s exhibition will be our first pop-up store themed engagement. In addition to our traditional opening night event, The Art of Blackness store will be open daily to the public at Block 37, in the heart of downtown Chicago.

Please register for complimentary admission: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-blackness-2016-exhibition-tickets-28344875285

Opening Night
Block 37
October 28th
108 North State Street
6pm-9pm

Exhibition curated by LaShun Tines and Marcus Sterling Alleyne, with music by D.j. Kwest-on.

Exhibiting Artists

Gravillis Inc.

Phillip Scott

Barrett Keithley

Martha A. Wade

Keisha Jordan

Kamal Akinyele Collins

Raymond Thomas

David Anthony Geary

Alisha Jiggy Barnaby

Visual Connoisseur

Troy Scat

Maya Imana Iman

Cinque Latifue 

Angelica London

Art By Sola

Tye Johnson

Brittney Leeanne Williams

Makeba Kedem-DuBose Art

and works from the private collection of Terrence Reese