Southwest Black Art Show 2018

APRIL 6-8, 2018 - Dallas, Texas - THEME: We Are Who We Are

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About SWBAS 2018

Southwest Black Art Show gives black artists visibility. Nine years ago Frank Frazier, African American museum personnel, art collectors, educators, and other artists created the show.

SWBAS is committed to the presentation of original art produced by artists of African and African-American descent in spaces where the public meets and buys directly from artists. SWBAS spotlights artists, academically trained and folk artists, across the US and internationally. Join us to make this a great year.

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Who Should Attend SWBAS?

SWBAS is for everyone interested in fine art created by black American artists and artists from the African and artists from the Southwest, beyond the Southwest and African Diaspora.

  • The first time art buyer, novice and mature collectors
  • Dallas natives, Texas residents, tourists and business travelers
  • Families, single adults, dating couples, and senior citizens
  • Youth & Adult groups, open minded individuals, and artists

Helpful Tips to Navigate SWBAS?

We want your experience at SWBAS hosted by the African American Museum in Dallas to be an outstanding one. So here are few things to keep in mind.

  • Entry and parking is free. Donations are always welcomed.
  • It's Dart accessible. Take the Green Line to Fair Park. Gate 5.
  • Arrive early for sessions. Space is limited.
  • Female and male artists are represented from ages 25 to 90.

2018 SWBAS Featured and Emerging Artists

Fanta Celah

Featured Female Artist

She is a world renowned visual artist and jewelry designer. Her work is on permanent display at the National Museum of Ethiopia.

Jerry "Twin" Lynn

Featured Male Artist

A true artistic phenomenon, the painting styles and techniques of Twin are as connected as their physical presence.

Desmond Blair

Emerging Male Artist

Desmond Blair is a public speaker, teacher, and passionate artist born without fingers.

Nychelle Elise

Emerging Female Artist

Dallas artist, tatoo artist at Steel Paintbrush, and CEO of Urban Chatter.

Activities and Sessions Schedule

Friday - April 6, 2018

Activities & Session Speakers Time Venue
African American Museum Doors Open N/A 10:00 AM Historic Fair Park
Artists Setup All Artists 3:00 PM Upper & Lower Rotundas
Preview Sale All Artists 5:00 PM Upper & Lower Rotundas
SWBAS Reception Starts Frank Frazier and Dr. Harry Robinson 7:00 PM Upper & Lower Rotundas
SWBAS Reception Ends Frank Frazier and Dr. Harry Robinson 9:00 PM Upper & Lower Rotundas

Saturday - April 7, 2018

Activities and Sessions Speakers Time Venue
SWBAS Opens - Come Join Us SWBAS Welcome Volunteers 10:00 AM African American Museum Entrance - Gate 5
Youth Face Painting by Seidah Seidah Williams 10:00 - 5:00 PM Lower Rotunda
Printmaking Ages 6 - 16 Frank Frazier 11:00 AM Lower Level Classroom 1
Collecting 101 - Novice Collectors Welcomed Denise Penn 11:00 AM AT&T Theatre - Lower Level
Discover Your Inner Artist Ages 6 to 16 Local Dallas Art Teacher and 25 youth will create their own 8x10 creation. FREE 12:00 PM Classroom - Lower Level
Branding Your Art Fanta Celah and Jerry "Twin" Lynn - Featured artists. Desmond Blair and Nychelle Elise - Emerging Artists. 2:00 PM AT&T Theatre - Lower Level
MCDC Semi Pro Youth Dance Team 18 Youth Dancers 5:00 - 5:15 PM AT&T Theatre - Lower Level
MCDC Semi Pro Youth Dance Team 18 Youth Dancers 6:00 - 6:15 PM AT&T Theatre - Lower Level
SWBAS Closes for the Day N/A 9:00 PM African American Museum - Fair Park

Sunday - April 8, 2018

Gathering Speakers Time Location
African American Museum Doors Open N/A 11:00 AM Historic Fair Park
SWBAS Opens All Artists 11:00 AM Upper & Lower Rotundas
African Dance Demonstration Kency and Partner 02:00 PM AT&T Theatre - Lower Level
Discover Your Inner Artist Ages 6 to 16 Local Dallas Art Teacher and 25 youth will create their own 8x10 creation. FREE 3:00 PM Classroom - Lower Level
SWBAS Closes All Artists 6:00 PM Upper and Lower Rotundas

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Event Venue

African American Museum
3536 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX

Contact Information

(214) 565-9026 Ext 301
swbartshow@gmail.com
Start Date: April 6, 2018

Travel Information

Take I-30 East until you see the 2nd Ave., Fair Park exit. Take right at light onto Robert B Cullum Blvd and proceed to Al Lipscomb and make left into Gate 5. Museum is to left (see picture of museum above).

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