about

Onyx is the primary catalyst for elevating the presence of Pacific Northwest artists of the African diaspora throughout our region, nation, and the world.

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 the African diaspora from our Pacific Northwest community.

To accomplish our mission, 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.

President’s message

Hello Everyone,

We're off to a great start! The reception on Sunday, celebrating our milestone 20th year, was very well attended by artists and guests alike. 62 pieces of artwork by 36 artists are being showcased in this amazing exhibit, with ten of the 36 artists exhibiting with Gallery Onyx for the first time.

The exhibiting artists are:

Aba Diallo
Altynai Saparbai
Angelena McQuarter
Arnold Broom
Aschenaki Lulu
Bernie Hall
Brenda Nelson
Bryon Stewart
Charles Conner
Clifford Crawford
Di Faria
Douglas McQuarter
Earnest Thomas
Fin'es Scott
Edwin Fountain
Genea Morrow
Guilite Kamanda
Jackie Nichols
Jay Taylor
Jonarra Swanson
Katherine Pennington
Kay Burnett
Kyle Melendez Daigre
Latoya Lovely
Liah ArtQuake (youth artist)
Loubaba Boury
Maya Milton
Moet McClain
Myron Curry
Nova Thomas (youth artist)
Robert L. Horton
Rodney King
Samajay Collins
Shelia Lakeshore
Tracy Poindexter-Canton
Valerie Washington

Juror-selected award winners are:

1st Place Winner - Katherine Pennington for painting "Shadow"
2nd Place Winner - Bryon Stewart for painting "Destined"
3rd Place Winner - Edwin Fountain for sculpture "Dream"
Honorable Mention - Myron Curry for painting "This Is AmeriKKKa"
Youth Award Winners - Liah ArtQuake & Nova Thomas

We're proud of this milestone exhibit and encourage all to witness the creative brilliance inherent in our community. Gallery Onyx is located at 600 Pine Street (3rd flr), Seattle, WA, and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 - 6pm or other days/times by appointment.

See you soon,
Earnie

Board of directors