#BeTheRipple and support
@diasporalrhythms !
Meet Diasporal Rhythms, a grassroots cultural institution that collects, promotes and preserves art from the African Diaspora by encouraging individuals and institutions to appreciate and acquire this art. For over 20 years, it has been galvanizing art lovers and expanding the appreciation of our visual arts culture—and the contemporary Black artists who create it—through workshops, seminars, tours and special events.
This year contained a multitude of informative and inspiring experiences including an excursion to the vibrant arts community of Buffalo, NY, visits to the studios of Chicago area artists such as Clifton Henri (nationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer), Thomas Lucas (printmaker, associate professor, department chair, and campus gallery curator at Chicago State University), Nick Brown (innovative, contemporary artist blending AI and mixed media), the powerful “Black & White in Color” photography exhibition and opening night reception for
@pigmentintl ’s inaugural Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire. Diasporal Rhythms Executive Director D.E. Simmons also received the Rooted Love Award at
@ilacreativestudio ’s “Black Art Love Affair” annual fundraiser for his commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement.
The organization will continue to collect, promote and preserve art from the African Diaspora by inspiring individual collectors and institutions to embrace this extraordinary art form through establishing the Diasporal Rhythms African American Collectors Institute.
Learn how you can help to ensure the preservation of Black artistry for generations to come at diasporalrhythms.org, and head to the links in our bio to
- donate directly,
-support the collective campaign with a donation, or
-support by purchasing a Holiday Hustle ad!
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