Here’s a recap video shot and edited for Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire by youth creatives and professional mentors from @futuregrowai using only iPhones. Thank you to our aspiring journalists, filmmakers, and editors from Luv City, Gary Comer Youth Center, Comer Crops Youth Farm, Project Love Chicago, and Dyett High School. We’re grateful to the team at @pigmentintl@itsgoldenour@recycledmodern@zhoubartcenter and professional mentors like Doug Kenney (producer), Cam Be, (filmmaker), Ashley Chappell (photographer), and others who are helping guide the next generation of BIPOC creative media mavens. Visit http://futuregrow.ai to learn more, support our mission, and help us grow. Link in Bio.
What a marvel to witness @ganggangculture once again elevate @butterartfair to exquisite new heights—an equity-driven, artist-centered celebration of Black art, music, fashion, food, and culture.
It was a joy and privilege to meet the incredible artists showcased at BUTTER 5. I was humbled and inspired by connecting, sharing, and growing with them. I’m grateful to support their artistic endeavors with my passion for business strategy, marketing and innovative use of AI to assist them along their journey.
My heartfelt gratitude to the team, artists, curators, partners, collectors, and supporters who made this cultural heartbeat of community and creativity possible. ❤️
Thank you @alanbaconjr@malinasimone and @kerikirschner for hooking @pigmentintl with media passes enabling me to capture these magical moments! Recap video and more photos to follow. Here’s to the best fine art fair anywhere! #BUTTER5 #BUTTERLA #BlackFineArt
Kinfolk Collective’s Black Pepper dinner reminded us why we’re blessed to be working in our space. These gatherings, uniquely curated and rooted in community celebrate and accelerate the Black art ecosystem. After dinner, Max Davis provided us a personal studio tour and a preview of their excellent Open Studio loft party (photos/video coming)
Chef Saunders served his famous BBQ and @theoldgspirit handled libations. @hebrubrantley hung out late sharing love with collectors and fans like only he can and even did his first art in the studio! A room full of inspiring people. An evening we won’t forget.
Deep gratitude to Shari @recycledmodern@ogechiharryesq@janicebond@maxdavis3 and everyone who helped make this happen.
We’re so proud of our Futuregrow Youth Media Crew. At Expo Chicago, they conducted interviews, captured B-roll, and explored real career opportunities in the cultural arts. Now they’re editing their mini documentary, featuring insights from artists, gallery staff, and more, to share these possibilities with their community and peers. Thank you to all of our thoughtful, welcoming artist and gallery partners for making our 4th year the best ever!
Our youth creative crew at Futuregrow is honored to be the media partner for I Used to Live in Chicago opening Friday, April 10th from 5-9p during Chicago Art Week at @blancgallerychicago in historic Bronzeville.
Curated by @simplynef this must-see Chicago artist showcase will feature, for the first time ever, big oil paintings from one of our very finest @maxsansing alongside design legend and educator @normanteaguedesignstudios character-driven sculpturist @steve_bravo and elder artists Sura Dupart, Tyrue “Slang” Jones, and Patric McCoy. Together, their work provides a multigenerational dialogue rooted in lived experience, cultural memory, and the evolving realities of the city.
Here’s a sneak peek of our first video interview with Max Sansing. Our mentor-guided crew isn’t just covering the exhibit. They’re learning what it takes to be an artist, curator, gallerist, event producer, marketer, and beyond. We look forward to sharing their work with you
For those fortunate enough to attend Friday, please RSVP in my bio! DM me if sold out and we’ll add you to the list!
And the evening was truly glorious! Thanks to @chleeart@reggie.mcfly@chleeart@paul_branton_art@loveaboundz@robertlewisclark for their amazing work. You can see the exhibit @zhoubartcenter this Sunday from 10 am - 1 pm; Tuesday- Thursday: 10am-5pm and Friday- 10am-4pm. Our Salon Talk about civic and political engagement in the arts happens on Friday, March 13th from 6 pm - 8 pm. Visit Pigment’s shop We Love Art on Shopify to acquire any of the works. #linkinourbio #america250 #wearethepeople #pigmentintl #pigmented
It’s been a year filled with love, fun, friendship, growth, fulfillment, accomplishment, challenges and so much more. I couldn’t be more grateful to my family, friends, and colleagues for your support and partnership.
@sentrock and @clue.chicago are just two of the amazing artists whose work carries the heart of community, identity, and imagination at the annual art auction benefiting The Alliance 98 (TA98). This exceptional nonprofit founded by @david.rojasjr expands opportunity for young people through workforce readiness, safe spaces, multimedia storytelling, entrepreneurship, and more. Every bid helps uplift youth and families in Little Village and beyond—fueling skill-building, mentorship, and creative pathways forward. In person and online bidding starts tonight (Friday) at 7p. Take the opportunity to collect art from some of Chicago’s finest emerging and established artists while benefiting one of its most effective grassroots organizations. Come to the event or participate online.
Link in bio @thealliance98
