Celebrate Black Artists and Artisans in February!
Our organization has participated in discussions around equity and accessibility and how to make differences in the lives of Black creatives in our community. We have landed on this stance: the best and fastest way to help Black Artists is to purchase their work.
This February, Evanston Made is highlighting Black Artists we’ve worked with in the community and will keep this list updated and published under the What We Do section. If you know of anyone that should be added to the list, email us at info@evanstonmade.org
Please take a moment to read their bios, learn about their current body of work and consider purchasing their art. This February, 100% of art sales will go to Black Artist members, EM is forgiving our 20% commission.
Are you a black artist living and working in Evanston? Use the following hashtags to grow awareness for your work;
#buyblackart
#blackartist
#blackartists
#blackart
Exhibiting Artists’ Bios
Angela Williams
Website: angelawilliamsartdesign.com/about-3
Instagram: @angelawilliamsartdesign
Baz Cumberbatch
Website: bazmauiart.com
Instagram: @bazmauiart
Ben Blount 
studio at 1123 Florence Ave, where you can see his work on display.
Website: benblount.com
Instagram: @blountben
Bryana Bibbs
Website: bryanabibbs.com
Instagram: @bryanabibbs
Bryanna Christian Renee’ 
Instagram @brythegriot
Cherie Lockett
Website: Cherielockett.com
Courtnee Williams 
Instagram @_itssimone_
David Niari
Website: davidniari.com
Instagram: @davidniari
Destiny Wesley
Website: thereadygeneration.org
Fran Joy
Website: franjoy.com
Instagram: @fjoy5
Ila Allen
website: ilaallendesigns.com
James Hopkins
Website: PoeticAnglesphotography.com
Instagram: @poeticanglesphotography
Jevoid Simmons
Website: sugarcreekfolkart.com
John Wangendo
Email: Wangendojohn@gmail.com
Instagram: @artwak4u
Liz Brent
Website: lizbrentart.com
Instagram: @lizbrentart
Melissa Blount
Instagram: @beingblount
Rose Cannon
Email: cannonfineartgallery@gmail.com
Seth Simmons
website: freshprintsofevanston.com
Instagram @freshprintsofevanston
Stephan Collins
Website: Sccj,art
Instagram: @stephancollins123
Verzell James
Website: awe-sauce.com
JAM. Graphics & Publishing: jamgraphicsandpub.com.
Yancey Hughes
Instagram: @yanceyfoto
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To explore more black owned businesses in the community, visit the Black Business Consortium of Evanston North Shore at https://www.blackbizevanston-ns.org
