NIAD & the Art of the African Diaspora

Art Of The African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. It originated from a salon for African American artists known as Colors of Black that was organized in 1989 by artist and professor Marie Johnson Calloway. 

In 1996 artists Jan Hart-Schuyers and Rae Louise Hayward established the exhibition The Art of Living Black at Richmond Art Center. Many of the artists from Colors of Black participated in the inaugural exhibition, which presented the work of emerging and established African American artists. The artists gained introductions to new audiences, and access to build a creative community of artists and art lovers.

NIAD is proud to present this AOTAD Satellite exhibition, including NIAD artists alongside artists from the Bay Area's thriving community of Black artists.

Erika Stitt

Sloane Gross

Arthur Norcome

Monique Harris

Malcom Ryder

Kelvin Curry

Max Wheaton*

Brandon Harris*

NIAD artists

Saturday January 25, 1 to 3pm: Art of the African Diaspora Main Exhibition Reception, Richmond Art Center

Saturday February 8, 1 to 4pm: NIAD & the Art of the African Diaspora Gallery Reception, NIAD Art Center