THE BUILD ISSUE

Black Art Magazine Spring 2025

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Santa Fe Art Institute Appoints Jessica Gaynelle Moss as Artist Relations Director
April 26, 2026

Jessica Gaynelle Moss joins the Santa Fe Art Institute as Artist Relations Director, bringing deep experience in residency leadership, community engagement, and artist support systems.

Augustus Washington: One of the Earliest Black Studio Photographers

Augustus Washington was among the earliest African American studio photographers—building a Hartford practice in the daguerreian era, then expanding photography’s story into Liberia.

Afro Casa Silvana Museum Puts Afro-Puerto Rican Photography in the Spotlight

A landmark group exhibition spotlights contemporary Afro-Puerto Rican photography at Afro Casa Silvana Museum in Humacao, on view through May 16, 2026.

Roberto Diago to Represent Cuba at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Roberto Diago represents Cuba at the 2026 Venice Biennale with Hombres Libres / Free Men, an installation of scarred sculptural heads built from salvaged materials that frames freedom as embodied, hard-won, and historical.

18 Art World Careers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The art industry runs on more than artists and curators. Here are 18 art world careers that keep exhibitions, collections, and programs moving, plus how people actually get into them.

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Afro Casa Silvana Museum Puts Afro-Puerto Rican Photography in the Spotlight

A landmark group exhibition spotlights contemporary Afro-Puerto Rican photography at Afro Casa Silvana Museum…

Roberto Diago to Represent Cuba at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Roberto Diago represents Cuba at the 2026 Venice Biennale with Hombres Libres / Free…

“As We Rise” presents 100+ photographs showcasing Black Atlantic life

"As We Rise" at Grand Rapids Art Museum presents 100+ photographs from the Wedge…

Collections from 5 HBCUs featured in National Museum of African American History & Culture exhibition

NMAAHC’s At the Vanguard opens Jan. 16, 2026, spotlighting over 100 objects from five…

18 Art World Careers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The art industry runs on more than artists and curators. Here are 18 art world careers that keep exhibitions, collections, and programs moving, plus how people actually get into them.

Oil Paintings by Rodney Butler

Meet Rodney D. Butler, a modern-day Renaissance artist who is willing to master any…

Mixed Media Painting by Brian Mathus

Meet Brian Mathus, an artist from Ohio who specializes in mixed media paintings.

Watercolor Paintings by Patrick Waldemar

Introducing Patrick Waldemar, an artist from Jamaica whose art is inspired by constant examination…

Mixed Media Art by Xen

Meet Xen, a mixed meda artist from New York whose specialty is depicting Afrobeats…

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Oolite Arts Awards Puts $425,000 Into South Florida’s Art Economy

The 8th annual Oolite Arts Awards expands across four counties, shifting to fully unrestricted awards that distribute $425,000 in direct support plus $75,000 in acquisitions for South Florida artists.

Creative Capital Grants $2.9M to 109 artists across all 50 states

Creative Capital’s 2026 awards distribute $2.9M to 109 artists, expanding nationwide support with a new State of the Art Prize and project-based funding.

Sight and Sound: The Science of Hip Hop’s Art Appreciation

The links between two of the greatest art forms.

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In Each Mistake

In each mistake lies a hidden gem. In every success, a new horizon. The creative journey is a masterpiece in progress.​

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To Appreciate Art

To appreciate art is to recognize its power to inspire and challenge us. Let the colors, forms, and textures open your mind to new ideas.​

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Every Piece of Art

Every piece of art you create tells a part of your story. It's a story of persistence, passion, and vision. Share your journey with the world.​

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