April 23–26
Congo Square Artisan Market, New Orleans
For the first time, I’ll be exhibiting at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival—inside the Congo Square Artisan Market.
This one feels special.
To bring my work into a space rooted in such deep cultural rhythm and history… it’s an alignment. A full-circle moment. A different kind of audience. A different kind of energy.
If you’re in New Orleans during the fest, come find me.
April 3, 2026 | 6–9 PM
HOSTE, Chicago
I’m honored to be part of a three-month artist residency and exhibition exploring Chicago’s Black musical legacy—Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Soul, Funk, R&B, and House.
Curated by Paul Branton and A Film Called Black, this work lives at the intersection of sound, history, and visual storytelling. It’s about rhythm you can feel, even in stillness.
Come experience it in person. Salutations.
February 21–22 | 12–6 PM
55 E. Grand Ave, Chicago
There’s something electric about showing work on Michigan Avenue. On February 21–22, I’ll be hosting a special pop-up at Nordstrom on Michigan Ave — bringing new originals, fresh prints, stickers, and a few surprises into one of Chicago’s most iconic retail spaces.
I’ll be there both days from 12–6 PM, which means you can meet me, ask questions, see the texture up close, and feel the scale of the work in person. The brushwork. The layering. The movement that doesn’t fully translate on a screen.
Featured in this pop-up is my newest work, No Regrets — a piece rooted in motion and release. Deep blues. Midnight tones. A visual reminder that forward is the only direction.
I’m bringing:
Brand new original paintings
Limited edition prints
Stickers and smaller collectible pieces
A few unexpected drops
If you’ve been waiting for a moment to collect, this is a good one. Quantities will be limited. Come by. Stay a while. Bring a friend.
Let’s make this weekend feel like momentum.
With love,
Martha A. Wade