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

board of directors

  • 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

    Board Member

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  • Cos Anthony

    Board Member

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  • David Daw

    Board Member

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  • Dé Brown

    Board Member

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  • Jay Taylor

    Board Member

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  • Kyle Melendez-Daigre

    Board Member

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  • Louise Bowman

    Board Advisor Legal Council

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  • Robert Horton

    Board Member

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  • Dr. Robert Radford

    Board Treasurer

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  • Sharon Sobers-Outlaw, MSW

    Board Member

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  • Tsewone Melakum, MEd.

    Board Member

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