Join artist Martha A. Wade as Nordstrom Michigan Ave hosts an Artist Meeting ‘n Greet for Black History Month on February 24, 2024.
I have been working on an exciting collaboration with Starbucks for over a year, and can finally announce the big news! This is my first big merchandising deal, and it’s so exciting.
We created 5 products in this Chicago collection in the theme of generational empowerment: a jean jacket, ceramic tumbler, sketchbook, tote bag, and fine art print.
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
I wanted to create a collection that was special, and embodied my love of Chicago. One of my fondest memories growing up was our family bike rides with dad along The Lake. I incorporated that feeling into the collection of art for this project. I have to say, working with Starbucks was such a wonderful experience.
I am pleased to invite my friends and followers to our first artist meet ‘n greet this Sunday. These products are available at the downtown Roastery location only, and for a limited time!
Tote Bag
EVENT DETAILS
Celebration of the launch of Martha Wade's Generational Empowerment artwork for Starbucks Reserve!
Sunday, January 15, 2023
1:00 - 3:00pm
Starbucks Chicago Reserve Roastery
646 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Award winning Chicago visual artist Martha A. Wade portrays culture and history in a positive light through dreamlike paintings and themes of whimsy, fantasy, and hope. Generational Empowerment, her artwork for the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, incorporates art from a collaboration with her father and seeks to uplift, displaying a tapestry of everyday people on a common ground where all are empowered.
Come join us at the Chicago Roastery on the first floor to meet with Martha as she signs signature pieces and interacts with our community and coffee lovers alike!
It is my pleasure to personally invite you to the Melanin Minds Mental Health + Art Weekend Collectors and Media Preview Night!
Who: Melanin Minds provides mental health resources that educate, amplify & create accessible spaces for personal & professional development within BIPOC communities.
What: In partnership with Black Fine Art Month & Pigment Magazine, the Melanin Minds Mental Health + Art Weekend is happening at Connect Gallery. A major objective of this Mental Health and Art weekend is to promote local artists and their art in relation to their mental health.
When: Friday, October 14th 6pm
Where: Connect Gallery, Address: 1520 S Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615
Why: This is a unique, innovative way to highlight all the positive work that BIPOC are doing within Mental Health spaces and to get first-hand insight into our featured local Chicago Artists Work!
From the brand that brought you “Blaqe Everyday Clothing” @blaqeeveryday is proud to present their inaugural art show BLAQE GOLD. This exhibition celebrates the excellence that is our culture. Owner Bobby Burke @bobbyburkejr opens his doors to artists + designers to highlight the great creative talent in our city!
Blaqe is a beautiful space nestled in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, and is known as The Giveback Brand. A percentage of profits from each item sold, will be distributed amongst Black Owned business and Non-Profit Organizations, that focus on the betterment of the African American community.
BLAQE GOLD
Opening Reception
Friday, May 20, 2022
7:00 - 10:00pm
2022 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
ARTISTS
David Anthony Geary @davidanthonyart
Max Sansing @maxsansing
Dana Todd Pope @danatoddpope
Pop Toy Art @poptoypopart
Paul Branton @urbanmenta
Reisha @reishag19
Latia Jackson @afro.picasso
Marcus Alleyne @greatest_artist_ever
Jeff Beckham @jeffbeckham
Mike Stidham @blackmikestidham
Martha A. Wade @wadecreate
James Nelson @theartistforever
Candace Hunter @chleeart
Keith Conner @keith_david_conner
Jennifer Hodges @iamjhodgesart
commissioned by the Obama Foundation for their Community Caretakers challenge.
Around the globe, communities have been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating hyper-local “mutual aid” networks. Volunteers find out what neighbors need—like a prescription pick up, groceries, or PPE—and organize to provide that service. At a time of economic hardship for many, this is a way for community members to go beyond financial contributions and take care of people’s needs directly.
Check out this map to find your community mutual aid hub and volunteer to help.
If there isn’t already a hub where you live, consider starting one yourself. Here’s a guide from ioby, an organization led by Obama Foundation Fellow Erin Barnes, with steps to set up a simple mutual aid system where you live.
Artwork by Martha A. Wade.
You’ve seen our #OFcarechallenge on social, now meet the four creative powerhouses behind each challenge's original artwork.
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) December 18, 2020
Get to know @_jacqueline_ill, @lizatlarge, @wadecreate, and @simonenoronha and read their advice for emerging artists https://t.co/CLxR9vAeU6 pic.twitter.com/9u74aEUdax
Ciera and Martha at the opening reception of “we are the black gold of the sun” on October 23, 2020.
Martha A. Wade solo exhibition is now on view at Blanc Gallery Chicago through November 30, 2020. The Exhibition Catalog is also now available.
We Are The Black Gold of the Sun, explores the richness and complexities of black people. Martha Wade's recurring motifs - the sun, stars, and strong spirit animals such as bears and whales - personify strength, grandeur, longevity and vitality. This is especially embodied in these times of social unrest, distress and duress, that often fall at the feet of black people. Wade asks us to remember there is always light in darkness ... we are always the brightest stars.
We Are The Black Gold of the Sun, explores the richness and complexities of black people. Martha Wade's recurring motifs - the sun, stars, and strong spirit animals such as bears and whales - personify strength, grandeur, longevity and vitality. This is especially embodied in these times of social unrest, distress and duress, that often fall at the feet of black people. Wade asks us to remember there is always light in darkness ... we are always the brightest stars.
Join us this Friday from 6-9pm for the opening reception of "We Are the Black Gold of the Sun" by Martha A. Wade.
Please wear masks and be advised that we can only allow 15 people at a time into the gallery space. Blanc Gallery also has a beautiful outdoor space and fire pit that makes social distancing a breeze!
Virtual Attendance is also encouraged for this show. Join from the comfort of your own home from 7-8pm on Friday with this link: Zoom Room - Black Gold 10/23 from 7-8pm
Malcolm, Angela, Martin. Digital Art on Canvas by Eda Wade. 2007
Artist and Muralist Eda Wade and his artist daughter, Martha A. Wade will be collaborating on an exhibition this June 2019 at the South Side Community Art Center. Stay tuned for more details!
Participating Artists
Russell Harris
Pearlie Taylor
David Anthony Geary
Cesar Conde
Christine LaRue
Candace Hunter
Arthur Wright
Paul Branton
Gerald Griffin
Martha Wade
Tony Smith
DuSable Museum
Love Affair Continues
15 Year Anniversary Exhibit
ARTISTS TALK
Discover the creative process and influences of some of the amazing Artists featured in Diasporal Rhythms
SATURDAY
December 22
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
DuSable Museum of African American History
Come out and join enjoy the artists in the Diasporal Rhythms Exhibition
Admission is FREE
Please any questions to D. E. Simmons - desimmons@hotmail.com
Opening Reception
Sunday, February 19, 2017
6:00 - 10:00pm
NYCH Art Gallery
643 W. 18th Street
Chicago IL
On view through April 9, 2017
The opening reception will be held Sunday, February 12 from 2-5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served.
Martha A. Wade is an award-winning visual artist from Chicago who has always carried a deep passion for art making. Her painting style utilizes whimsical themes of fantasy and hope to portray cultural historical themes in a positive tone.
Reisha Williams is a Chicago-based contemporary fine arts photographer and painter. She creates images holistically by combining conception, styling photography, collage and found objects.
Anthony Porter’s current art medium of choice is drawing and painting, with a strong emphasis in portraiture, using a rendering process with pastels. His figures are African-American Civil Rights advocates who have made sacrifices, and show bravery and courage for the betterment of all people.
For more information, please view the gallery page here.
In honor of the new AMFM space in Pilsen, and the generous support of the community, AMFM Gallery is throwing a HUGE thank you and grand opening party featuring performances from some of their favorites throughout the night, a visual tribute to our AMFM journey, food, drinks, and as always, those good amfm vibes. Martha Wade is one of the featured artists for the grand opening.
This is not a pop up, this is rooted and real. Come kick back in the new AMFM space and check out our new gallery, co-working space and shop area all in one! We can't wait to open our doors and celebrate with you.
Miami Beach
December 1 – 4, 2016
Martha will be showing her work alongside Reisha at Art Basel this year with Spectrum - Miami in booth 607,
The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) is the largest traveling African Diasporic art show in the United States. Since its inception in 2009, HFAS has had over 80,000+ visitors, traveled to 10+ cities as well as showcased 100+ artists and galleries.
Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, HFAS provides a platform for African Diasporic visionaries as well as American visual artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. The Harlem Fine Arts Show has also created economic empowerment, educational opportunities, and professional recognition within the multicultural community.
In Martha's newest body of work, she depicts images of children with spirit animals in the series titled Childhood Dreams & Conquered Fears.
The message speaks to the strength of children who are often fearless, and at the same time encourages us to hold on to our innocence.
The show will open in October.
Details to come!
Identity is both the lens and filter by which we see and experience ourselves. Although variables such as gender, popular culture, environment, and heritage may inform how one initially constructs a sense of who they are, time and experience naturally evolves this initial imprint into a more complex structure. How does this internal “portrait” of oneself affect the way we process our lives, society, and our families? How does it affect our rate of consumption, our health, and our safety?
Highlighting the multiple dimensions and narratives that determine and influence our personal, political, and social self-awareness, identity resurfaces in truth as more than simply an internal or external dialogue by which we govern ourselves. It is the key platform by which we reveal determine a sense of place, power, and most importantly, peace.
Elephant Room Gallery (Bridgeport)
2727 S Mary St.
hicago, Il 60608
Opening Reception
September 16 from 6-9pm
On view through October 29, 2016
Silver Room Block Party
The Silver Room's 13th Annual Sound System Block Party
"A 100 Canvases for Freedom, Love, Joy & Peace" Art Exhibition
Opening Reception
The Silver Room
Friday, July 15th 2016 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
1506 E. 53rd Street, Chicago IL
Block Party
The Silver Room Sound System Block Party, started in 2002, celebrates cultural diversity through expression, music and art, and is a free event organized by The Silver Room and owner, Eric Williams along with Ron Trent. Once a quaint affair for friends and family of The Silver Room, the event has grown into a vibrant and diverse, all-ages, neighborhood gathering and continues to be a platform for famed and up-and-coming artists from the Chicago-land area.
This year, we're proud to partner with Downtown Hyde Park Chicago to present the 13th Annual Silver Room Sound System Block Party on Saturday, July 16th, 2016. For residents and visitors alike, Downtown Hyde Park is not simply a commercial corridor found in any Chicago neighborhood, Downtown Hyde Park is its own small town - embracing and supporting a rich blend of shopping, dining, cultural attractions and business services - that invites those who walk its streets to experience the neighborhood's storied history of eclecticism, warmth and individuality.
Visit my artist booth at the Taste of WVON this Saturday, July 16 from 10am-8pm
The Taste of WVON is a free festival for all attendees. This open, outdoor festival is also open to all ages.
Lorraine Dixon Park
87th & Dauphin
10am - 8pm
Children's Pavilion open 12pm - 6pm.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Boulevard NW
Atlanta GA 30313
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Wednesday June 15th (Opening Night)
Event hosted by Emerging 100 Black Men (6pm-9pm)
Thursday June 16th
Open to the Public (10am- 5pm)
Event hosted by Bronze Film Festival & Peachtree Street Project (6pm-9pm)
Friday June 17th
Open to the Public (10am- 5pm)
Private Event (6pm-9pm)
Saturday June 18th
Open to the Public (10am- 5pm)
Fundraiser (6pm-9pm)
South Side Community Art Center
51st Annual Art Auction
Saturday - May 21, 2016
5:00pm - 7:00pm
School of the Art Institute
MacLean Ballroom
112 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago Il 60603
The auction is a highly anticipated arts event in Chicago, one that provides experienced and novice collectors an opportunity to purchase fine art. Monies raised at the auction enables the SSCAC to continue its mission of preserving, conserving and promoting African American art. Our honorary chairs, Amina Dickerson, Veranda Dickens and Phillip Scott.
This prestigious event will also recognize and honor artists Joyce Owens and Martha Wade for their generous contributions to the continuing legacy of the SSCAC.
The G!9 After Dark Art Series is a new creative concept that introduces new, emerging, and established artists in an intimate space. This event compels both the attending visitors and artists involved to interact socially and creatively. Filled with paintings, selected music, and complimentary appetizers, this event is designed to stimulate new creative ideas and connect both the trendy and traditional generations in a colorful, vibrant and hip space.
Celebrating the 2nd year in business, Galleryna19 is a trendy boutique art gallery that sits along the Oak Park Art District, which spans nine blocks along Harrison Street. This stylishly minimalist gallery exhibits emerging, mid-career and established artists creating contemporary works of paper, painting, mixed media, and fine art photography.
Friday - May 20, 2016
19 Harrison Street
Oak Park IL 60304
Cover: $9.00 || @galleryna19 || @melloedrama
