Who We Are
MISSION
Onyx Fine Arts Collective is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire, cultivate, and showcase the artwork of artists of African descent from our Pacific Northwest communities.
Onyx Fine Arts Collective is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire, cultivate, and showcase the artwork of artists of African descent from our Pacific Northwest communities.
VISION
ONYX will serve as the primary catalyst for elevating the presence of Pacific Northwest visual artists of African descent throughout our region, nation, and the world. To accomplish our vision, we will:
ONYX will serve as the primary catalyst for elevating the presence of Pacific Northwest visual artists of African descent throughout our region, nation, and the world. To accomplish our vision, we will:
- Advocate for the exhibition, recognition, funding, promotion of artists of African descent in the PNW.
- Build a community of PNW artists of African descent that is consciously placed in relationship with artist of African descent around the world.
- Explore regional and national opportunities to showcase the work of Onyx Artists.
- Celebrate the history and legacy of Pacific Northwest artist of African descent.
- Become a resource for artists to grow and develop their skills, knowledge and experience.
Onyx Logo
Our logo serves to further enhance our increasing presence and brand in the Northwest and beyond. The properties of the Onyx logo, a black gemstone that represents positive energy, guards against negativity, fortifies self-confidence and sharpens the senses, further inspiring us to develop and grow professionally.
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Media Segments Featuring
Onyx Fine Arts Collective
Onyx Fine Arts Collective
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"Where Have You Been?" Seattle Channel 21 Video Feature September 12, 2020 The Seattle Channel (https://www.seattlechannel.org/) is an award-winning municipal television station that reflects, informs and inspires the community with a local mix of news, analysis, stories and perspectives which reaches a substantially large audience. Randy Eng - Producer/Photographer/Editor |
- September 18, 2022: New spot celebrates Black culture and artwork in the Central District
- September 15, 2022: ArtSEA: Seattle’s new Arte Noir shines a light on Black creators
- August 24, 2022: TRUTH B TOLD, GALLERY ONYX AT MIDTOWN IS A THING!
- June - August 2022: PublicDisplay.ART vol. 1, issue 3 (June 2022 - August 2022)
- February 1, 2022: Discovering new artists of African descent in the Pacific Northwest
- May 31, 2018, 7pm: Onyx Fine Arts Collective was featured on Seattle Channel's (Channel 21) CityStream program.
- Reviews of Onyx's 12th Annual Juried Exhibit, Truth B Told, at Seattle's historic King Street Station
- Seattle Times review of Onyx's 10th annual Juried Exhibit, A Decade of Art, at the Northwest African American Museum
- Seattle Times Weekend Plus review, October 3, 2014