about
Onyx is the primary catalyst for elevating the presence of Pacific Northwest artists of the African diaspora throughout our region, nation, and the world.
mission
Onyx Fine Arts Collective is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire, cultivate, and showcase the artwork of artists of the African diaspora from our Pacific Northwest community.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
Advocate for the exhibition, recognition, funding, promotion of artists of African descent in the PNW.
Build a community of PNW artists of African descent that is consciously placed in relationship with artist of African descent around the world.
Explore regional and national opportunities to showcase the work of Onyx Artists.
Celebrate the history and legacy of Pacific Northwest artist of African descent.
Become a resource for artists to grow and develop their skills, knowledge and experience.
president’s message
Hello Onyx Friends,
In concert with the initiative to bring global attention to the systemic barriers to equality for our women, Onyx Fine Arts Collective is happy to showcase our 4th Annual All Women's Art Exhibit in Gallery Onyx. This year, 36 artworks by 23 artists are on display from April 4, 2026 through May 29, 2026 for your viewing and purchase. Artists being featured are:
Adetola Abatan
Allani Seals
Altynai Saparbai
Bilomda Mireille Rommel
Deborah Boone
Delores Davis
Fin'es Scott
Genea Morrow
Heaven Sky
Jackie Nichols
Jazzy Historian
Jenn NGeth
Jennifer Barnett
Lo Metoyor
Nia Kent
Nova Thomas
Sanjida Mity
Shayla Harris
Stella Zahn
Tamara Kelly
TyResha Jones-Smith
Vonnie Gaither
Whitney Diggs
Please stop by to see these wonderful works which reflect the experiences of these artists from age 16 to 99.
We look forward to seeing you in Gallery Onyx. The gallery is located at 600 Pine Street, Seattle (3rd flr) and is open Friday - Sunday from 12 - 6pm or other days/times by appointment.
Thanks for your support. Link to Women’s Exhibit
Earnest Thomas
Board President
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Earnest D. Thomas
Board President
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Annie P. Hudson-McKnight
Board Secretary
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Ashby D. Reed, Jr.
Board Vice-President
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Connie Thomas
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Cos Anthony
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David Daw
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Dé Brown
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Jay Taylor
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Kyle Melendez-Daigre
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Louise Bowman
Board Advisor Legal Council
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Robert Horton
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Dr. Robert Radford
Board Treasurer
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Sharon Sobers-Outlaw, MSW
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Tsewone Melakum, MEd.
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