About

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 African descent from our Pacific Northwest communities.

Vision

ONYX will serve as the primary catalyst for elevating the presence of Pacific Northwest visual artists of African descent throughout our region, nation, and the world.

To accomplish our vision, 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,

"Yes it's true!” Onyx Fine Arts Collective is celebrating 19 years of showcasing the finest artwork produced by artists of African descent from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  From our list of more than 800 artists, 28 artists submitted 48 pieces of artwork which were juried into our 19th Annual exhibit.  This exhibit, along with the artwork of 3 of our youth artists, is on display in Gallery Onyx now through November 29, 2024 and we invite everyone to see this wonderful exhibit.  All of the artwork on display is for sell.  Gallery Onyx is located the downtown Seattle Pacific Place Shopping Center at 600 Pine Street (3rd flr) where there is always plenty of parking in the Shopping Center.  Gallery Onyx is open Friday - Sunday from 12 - 6pm or by appointment.

Thank you for supporting Onyx Fine Arts Collective and we hope to see you in Gallery Onyx soon.

​Artfully yours,
 
Earnest D. Thomas, President
Onyx Fine Arts Collective
onyxarts.org

Board of Directors

  • Earnest D. Thomas

    Board President

  • Ashby D. Reed, Jr.

    Board Vice-President

  • Dr. Robert Radford,

    Board Treasurer

  • Annie P. Hudson-McKnight

    Board Secretary

  • Robert Horton

    Board Member

  • Jay Taylor

    Board Member

  • Ben Ruffins

    Board Member

  • Sharon Sobers-Outlaw, MSW

    Board Member

  • Board Advisor

    Legal Council:

    Louise Bowman

Onyx Official Logos

Our logo further enhances our increasing presence and brand in the Northwest and beyond. The properties of the Onyx logo, a black gemstone that represents positive energy, guards against negativity, fortifies self-confidence, and sharpens the senses, further inspiring us to develop and grow professionally.