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Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
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- Who is your favorite Black artist and why.
- Jacob Lawrence because of his composition and sense of imagery in his collages.
- About Me:
- Afrika Abney is described as a loving mother, Orisha dancer, multi-talented Renaissance woman dedicated to preserving art and culture.
SELECTED SPECIAL RECOGNITION
• Recipient, Young Artists Program Grant in 2003 – The D.C. Commission on the Arts
• Nominated, Outstanding Emerging Artist for 17th Mayor's Arts Award in 2001 – The D.C. Commission on the Arts
• Recipient, Small Projects in 2001 – The D.C. Commission on the Arts
• Recipient, Arts in Education Grant in 1997 – The D.C. Commission on the Arts
Specialties Include:
Curatorial
Digital Art
Event Coordination/Planning
Graphic Design
Illustrating
Marketing and Promotion
Mixed Media
Painting
Pastels
Photography
Prints
Reliefs
Sculpture
Traditional West African Dancing
Writing
SELECTED LIST OF MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
• African - American Art Collectors - http://aaacollectors.ning.com
• BEPN - Black Event Professionals Network - http://blackeventprofessionalsnetwork.ning.com
• Black Business Women Online - http://sistapreneurs.ning.com
• CAP - Cultural Art Professionals - http://culturalartprofessionals.ning.com and http://culturalartprofessionals.webs.com
• Fine Art America - http://fineartamerica.com
• Living in Black - http://livinginblack.ning.com
• Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers -http://malcolmxdrummersanddancers.weebly.com
• The Professional Black Woman - http://theprofessionalblackwoman.ning.com
To learn more about her visit her official site at http://afrikaabney.weebly.com
Feel free to join BEPN - Black Event Professionals Network - http://blackeventprofessionalsnetwork.ning.com; or
CAP - Cultural Art Professionals at http://culturalartprofessionals.ning.com or http://culturalartprofessionals.webs.com
Contact: Afrika Abney at afrikamaabney@yahoo.com for bookings or services.
- Are you a visual artist if what medium
- Varies
- Statement:
- http://afrikaabney.weebly.com
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney's Blog
BZB’s 19th Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show
Contact: Ms. Juanita Britton
202-610-4188
www.bzbinternational.com
BZB’s 19th Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show
( Washington , DC ) – October 20,2009 - Over 75 local retailers will join together to present fine jewelry; designer & ethnic fashions; eclectic gifts and ho… Continue
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 9:21am —
Re-Opening Celebration of Eastern Market
I would like to inform you that I did pass through and stayed for a while at the Re-Opening of Eastern Market that took place today. I did not make the ribbon cutting ceremony that took place yesterday. I am sadden by the eviction of the owners and workers of the Market 5 Gallery. Despite that, I think the celebration that took place today was awesome and there were a wide variety of musicians and other entertainers.
Some of the regular vendors that were orginally there before the e… Continue
Posted on June 27, 2009 at 7:17pm —
Juneteenth Celebration
Contact: Chuck Hicks at
202-421-8608 or mrblackhistory@yahoo.com
Juneteenth Celebration Hosted by the Special Collections Division of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, in conjunction with the African-American Civil War Museum, the DC Black History Celebration Committee, and the D.C. Office of Aging
(Washington, DC) - May 11, 2009 - Juneteenth Celebration Hosted by the Special Collections Division of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, in conjunction w… Continue
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 7:11pm —
Dance Africa, DC 2009
DC's 22nd annual festival celebrates the dance and music of the African Diaspora while honoring traditional heritage and its transformation into contemporary forms. The vitality and richness of African culture is experienced through dance, music, visual arts, food, clothing and crafts. Through master classes, outreach to school children, a performance series and an African Marketplace, DanceAfrica, DC promotes a greater understanding of African culture and illuminates its… Continue
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 7:07pm —
June is Art and Music Month
Contact: Afrika Abney
at afrikamaabney@yahoo.com
June is Art and Music Month
June is Art and Music Month and is a celebration highlighting the valuable work produced by independent and professional artists of all sorts. Held annually in June, Art and Mus… Continue
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 7:06pm —
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney's Discussions
What's New?
Greetings Everyone, Does anyone have anything new that they would like to share with us? Projects, exhibits, special activities or whatnot... Just curious. Peace, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
Started Sep. 21, 2008
18th Annual Black Gift and Art Show
For Immediate Release Contact: Ms. Juanita C. Britton “BZB” Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique 2806 Bruce Place SE Washington DC 20020 202-610-4188 busybee@bzbinternational.com 1 Annual Black G...
Tagged: press, announcement, release, washington, local
Started Nov. 10, 2008
Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique Presents Spring Opening Celebration
For Immediate Release Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique 2806 Bruce Place SE Washington DC 20020 (Up the hill from Smithsonian Anacostia Museum) 202-610-4188 Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutiqu...
Tagged: washington, Celebration, dc, event, news
Started Mar 16
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