Empower Afrodescendant Artists

The Foundation empowers Afrodescendant artists to achieve their highest potential. 

Since 2019 we have awarded over $138,500 to 79 artists. 

Art Patrons ($3,000+ a year)

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royal alley barnes
Darryl Chappell
Gregory & Cynthia Chappell
John Guess, Jr.
Dr. Odis Johnson
Christine & Patrick O'Donnell
Kyle Pierce & Daryl Shorter
Darren Sharpe

Sustaining Donors (recurring donations)
John Abodeely
Allswell Akrong
William Bowser
Molly Brown
Aaron Chappell
Carlton Chappell
Clint & Marilyn Chappell
Darlene Chappell
Darryl Chappell
Grant & Dichaba Chappell
Ashley Clemmer
Michelle Durham
Simone Jones
Moses Ngong
Denise Pate
Vicki Meek*
Julia Michaels
Merian Sherrod
Lisa Stone
Maureen Tepedino

Photo Credit:
Afro Queen, Chicago, 1967 by John Simmons