Professional OverviewHighlighting 20+ years of experience as a professional artist, educator, and historian, this consulting service integrates art-making, education, and history to meet diverse needs. The foundation of this service lies in socio-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices, ensuring culturally responsive, healing-centered approaches.
A. Visual Artist Services
Key Competencies
Contact & EngagementInterested organizations and individuals can engage services through personalized consultations to determine tailored programs, events, or lectures. Flexible options for virtual or in-person collaboration are available.
A. Visual Artist Services
- Exhibitions & Performances: Curated gallery exhibitions, live painting events, and artist talks that explore themes of African American culture, history, and identity.
- Workshops: Hands-on art-making sessions for community organizations, schools, and individuals.
- Portfolio Development: Tailored guidance for high school students preparing for advanced art studies, with a focus on showcasing individual voices and technical excellence.
- Curriculum Design: Creation and implementation of customized lesson plans that foster emotional understanding, creative expression, and collaboration through diverse art media.
- Professional Development: Training for educators on integrating SEL and trauma-informed teaching methods into art curricula.
- Community Engagement: Programs that connect communities to art, fostering cultural pride and collaborative expression.
- Custom Lectures: Presentations tailored to academic, public, or community audiences, covering:
- African American Art History
- Western Canon Art History
- Black Studies: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, Black Arts Movement, etc.
- African American Art History
- Research Services: Historical insights and narratives supporting exhibitions, educational materials, and public programs.
- Curation: Designing and implementing exhibitions, whether temporary, pop-up, or permanent, to reflect diverse historical and cultural perspectives.
Key Competencies
- SEL and Trauma-Informed Practices: Programs rooted in emotional awareness, fostering healing and growth through art.
- Holistic Art Education: Integrating history, creative practice, and emotional intelligence into curricula that resonate deeply with students and communities.
- Cultural Expertise: Focus on African American history and art, empowering individuals to understand and celebrate their heritage.
- K-12 & Higher Education: Students and educators looking for culturally enriching, emotionally supportive learning experiences.
- Community Organizations: Groups seeking workshops or lectures that inspire connection and self-expression.
- Museums & Galleries: Institutions in need of curatorial expertise, historical context, and engaging programs
Contact & EngagementInterested organizations and individuals can engage services through personalized consultations to determine tailored programs, events, or lectures. Flexible options for virtual or in-person collaboration are available.