Up Coming Events
Musical Scales
Join us for the 10th Annual Legacy Project: Musical Scales
Presented by the Community Music Center of Houston @cmch_houston & Community Artists’ Collective @communityartistscollective
We're honoring the depth, rhythm, and lineage of Black sonic traditions in a powerful celebration of music, memory, and artistry — all in remembrance of Ron Scales.
🖼️Opening Exhibition
Sunday, June 8 | 2 PM – 5 PM
🎵 Legacy Concert
Sunday, June 8 | 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 El Dorado Ballroom, Dupree Room
2310 Elgin St., Houston, TX
Featuring artwork by:
Carolyn Crump · Charles Washington · Marsha Dorsey-Outlaw · Kanika Blair · Kaima Marie Akarue
Co-curated by Michelle Barnes & Cat Martinez
🗓️ Exhibition runs June 8–28, 2025
⏰ Thurs–Sat | Noon–5 PM
Come experience the power of Black music, art, and legacy in community for #BlackMusicMonth
Jubilee Quilt Circle Workshop: Cyanotype Prints on Fabric
Facilitator April M. Frazier guides us through using the cyanotype technique to print photographs and other images onto fabric.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Lyles is offering a workshop at The Collective on Saturday, June 14, from 2 to 5 p.m., titled “Vinyl and Venerations.”
Juneteenth en Blanc
Mr. Daniel. N. Leathers Sr. Corpus Christi, 1913, photographed by George McCuistion
Sankofa Emancipation Project
Sankofa, a principle derived from the Akan people of Ghana, teaches that one should remember the past to make positive progress in the future. It challenges us to consider our identity, culture, and personhood as we look back and forward.
The “Sankofa Emancipation Project” taps into the creativity, hopes, and understanding of the continued fight for freedom of our ancestors. It reconnects us to the history, radical joy, and celebration of “Jubilee Day”. Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, began one year later in 1866 and the new holiday was celebrated in several places across Texas. Former enslaved people and their descendants living in far-flung parts of Texas made a pilgrimage to Galveston, dressed in their finest clothes, partly in response to the pre–1865 statewide laws that had prevented enslaved people from dressing in any clothing not given to them by those who held them in slavery. Several photographs from these early years of celebration — vividly illustrate elegantly dressed groups in horse-drawn carriages decorated with flowers down to the wheels.
The “Sankofa Emancipation Project” invites us all to look back on our history, and remember that freedom is joy, the reciprocation of human respect, and the ability to live in dignity.
“You will be someone’s ancestor- act accordingly” —Amir Sulaiman
Event Dates
Events are free and open to the public.
June 7th—Sankofa Emancipation Project Photo Session/Register at Eventbrite
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
El Dorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street
Houston, Texas 77004
June 19th—Juneteenth en Blanc/Register at Eventbrite
12 PM-5 PM
Community Artists’ Collective
4111 Fannin, Suite 100A
Houston, Texas 77004
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Part 6: September 13, 2025 Preserve Memories: Artmaking with Dried Flowers
Since its founding at the Turning Basin, Hidalgo Park has been at the center of the East End’s cultural and civic life. Neighborhood residents raised money to purchase the park’s original land and sponsored the creation of its unqiure quiosco (gazebo). Join us in the park’s gazebo for several hands-on workshops using dried flowers, known as flores inmortales (immortal flowers). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dried flowers that they wish to preserve and arrange. Artist Britanny Mayfeild will give pointers and insights on the art of dried flower arrangement. Pressed flower poetry sessions will be offered.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
Latino Poet (TBD)
*Artist Joe Robles IV and his camera will bear witness to this event. Through his art, we will be able to experience the power of community building and creating art in green spaces.
**Buffalo Bayou Partnership will provide information about its ongoing transformation in Buffalo Bayou East. Kristi Rangel is the 2025 Artist in Residence with Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
Part 7: October 18, 2025 Drawing Strength: Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling is a worldwide movement that integrates art, science, and nature exploration. Nature journaling makes you a better observer, naturalist, and artist and opens a world of beauty and discovery. Join artist Maverick for an outdoor sketching class in this calming environment that is designed to reduce stress and create an increased connection to nature. The Nature Heritage Society will lead nature studies, allowing attendees to better understand the park’s unique ecosystem made up of restored wetlands and woodlands. A limited supply of journal and sketching pencils will be provided for participants.
This park was named in memory of Yolanda Black Navarro, a committed civic leader from the East End who served Houston for decades. She founded the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans and received numerous accolades for her leadership in her community. Attendees will learn more about her legacy, while learning to observe and capture details of what they see in nature.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
Nature Heritage Society- Houston
*Artist Joe Robles IV and his camera will bear witness to this event. Through his art, we will be able to experience the power of community building and creating art in green spaces.
**Buffalo Bayou Partnership will provide information about the importance of Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park and its ongoing transformation in Buffalo Bayou East. Kristi Rangel is the 2025 Artist in Residence with Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
Part 8: November 22, 2025 With Gratitude: Pop-Up Community Art Show and Artist Talk
Join us in celebrating the closing of the 2025 Witness Series with a Pop-Up Community Art Show. This unique community art show will feature nature journals from attendees of the Witness Series events at Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park. The works created by artists Maverick and Kristi Rangel will also be displayed. Photographer, Joe Robles IV, will curate a survey of photos he has taken during the series. A facilitated artist talk will take place highlighting the activations in the Buffalo Bayou Partnership green spaces during this year’s Witness Series. Light bites and refreshments will be provided for attendees.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
Erandi Trevino - Panelist
Joe Robles IV - Panelist
Kristi Rangel – Moderator
Maverick - Panelist
Nature Heritage Society- Houston
*Artist Joe Robles IV and his camera will bear witness to this event. Through his art, we will be able to experience the power of community building and creating art in green spaces.
**Buffalo Bayou Partnership will provide information about the importance of Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park and its ongoing transformation in Buffalo Bayou East. Kristi Rangel is the 2025 Artist in Residence with Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
The Witness Series 2025 experiences will be in collaboration with Bayou City Waterkeeper, Blaffer Art Museum, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Chinese Community Center- Houston, Community Artists’ Collective, East End Management District, Friends of Columbia Tap, Harris County Precinct One, Houston Audubon, Houston Botanic Garden, Houston Climate Justice Museum, Houston Health Department, Houston Parks & Recreation Department Houston Public Library (HPL), Journey HTX, Latino Outdoors Houston, Lualo Studio LLC, National Wildlife Refuge System, Nature Heritage Society- Houston and Texas Center for African American Living History.
Underwritten by the Jacob & Terese Foundation
Momma Loves Jazz and Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name
“The Collective opens two powerful solo exhibitions, curated by Stacey Allen, Saturday, June 7
"Momma Loves Jazz" by Carla Sue Lyles and "Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name" by Jakayla Monay
These concurrent exhibitions share gallery space while offering distinct artistic perspectives, reflecting on both the future and the past
“Momma Loves Jazz” and “Welcome to the Mothership: We Gather in Their Name” opens June 7 at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, as a paired exhibition featuring artists Carla Sue Lyles and Jakayla Monay, respectively.
About the Exhibitions
Monay, a visual artist who focuses on photography and film, explores Black life, highlighting moments that often go unnoticed.
“I’m interested in what comes after pain and sorrow,” she said, “the quiet recoveries and everyday joys that help us keep going. Through my images, I touch on memory, love and how we find our footing again.”
Lyles’ work explores the intersection of memory, matriarchal legacy and communal healing. Her exhibition, Momma Loves Jazz, blends fabric, sound and archival imagery to honor the emotional tools, especially jazz, that helped her survive, regulate and ultimately break a generational tie.
Rooted in Black maternal memory, Momma Loves Jazz is a multimedia offering that combines stitched words, vinyl records and layered visuals. The work invites the viewer into an intimate yet collective healing space, where ancestral memory and softness become tools of resistance and repair.
As a self-taught artist and designer, Lyles crafts each piece as an offering to Black womanhood, resilience and the sacred act of remembering.
“This work is about reverence,” she explains. “Not just for my own lineage, but for all the Black women who’ve ever had to make peace in public, who’ve ever had to heal in motion. I want the work to feel like a soft place to land.”
Curatorial Statement
Artist Stacey Allen, director of artistic programs for the Anderson Center for the Arts,, who curated the exhibition, sees both of these works through the lens of non-linear time.
“As Black mother artists, we’re constantly negotiating what to hold on to and what to let go,” Allen explained.
“Jakayla’s imagined future and Carla’s reflections on the past speak to one another in ways that remind us that healing isn’t separate from dreaming. They are part of the same process,” Allen said.
“Monay builds a world full of possibility. I see Jakayla and her work as the future. Her artistic voice provides visual storytelling that imagines new paths forward, spaces shaped by healing, reflection, and the quiet resilience that follows sorrow. Her work feels both visionary and grounding, reminding us of the beauty of who we are, just as we are.
“Carla Sue’s work is deeply personal and grounded in healing. This work also serves as an archive of Southern Black culture and how expressive and material culture shapes our lives,” Allen continues.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
The Collective is cross-promoting this exhibition with the Anderson Center for the Arts (ACA), a BIPOC-founded and led nonprofit organization located in East Harris County. The cultural center serves as the premier destination for residents, artists and tourists to experience rich arts and culture in the area. ACA works to expand arts access in underserved communities, amplify Black voices and level the playing field for Black creatives through training and development and residencies that include free studio space and financial support.
Sankofa Emancipation Project: Juneteenth Photo Session
Honor the Past. Embody the Future.
Join us for a unique and powerful Juneteenth photo experience that pays homage to the legacy of Jubilee Day and the spirit of ancestral joy.
The Sankofa Emancipation Project, presented by the Community Artists’ Collective, invites Houstonians of the African Diaspora to be photographed in modern-day all-white attire on or alongside a horse-drawn carriage adorned with white carnations—a visual tribute to the historic Juneteenth parades of the early 1900s.
Each participant will:
Be professionally photographed as part of a commemorative art project
Sign a release for inclusion in a digital gallery and a pop-up art exhibit traveling across Houston
Reflect and respond to the interactive prompt: “What kind of ancestor do you want to be?” at our “I Am an Ancestor” Response Board
This is more than a photo shoot—it’s a cultural experience rooted in Sankofa, the belief that we must return to our roots to move forward with purpose.
*To be a part of this historic photographic experience please come in white attire.
This event is a collaboration between Community Artists' Collective, Beck & Call Hospitality, Third Ward Cultural District.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Inclusion in the Classroom/Professional Development Workship
Calling all educators! Join us for an engaging and inclusive Open Forum / Professional Development session hosted by artist-educators Joseph Dixon and Janice Warren to explore hands-on and inclusive techniques for teaching children on the autistic spectrum. Experienced special art educators and trainers will lead an open discussion. All teaching professionals are welcome, whether a classroom teacher, a care provider who works with individuals with learning disabilities or just curious.
This workshop is in conjunction with the “Out of the Blue” exhibition at the Community Artists’ Collective through May 24.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Part 5: May 17, 2025 Drawn to Nature: Building Community through Observation
Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park is a scenic park with restored wetlands and woodlands. This intimate 10-acre park is the perfect inspiration for nature journaling. Join artist Maverick and learn how to keep a nature journal in this calming environment. Nature journaling helps reduce stress and makes you a better observer, naturalist, and artist and opens a world of beauty and discovery. The Houston Audubon will provide tutorials on drawing birds found along Buffalo Bayou. A limited supply of journals and sketching pencils will be provided for participants.
This park was named in memory of Yolanda Black Navarro, a committed civic leader from the East End who served Houston for decades. She founded the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans and received numerous accolades for her leadership in her community. Attendees will learn more about her legacy, while learning to observe and capture details of what they see in nature.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
*Artist Joe Robles IV and his camera will bear witness to this event. Through his art, we will be able to experience the power of community building and creating art in green spaces.
**Houston Public Library (HPL) is provide a book list on the themes of Mexican-American Movements in Houston, nature drawing and the importance/protection of wetlands
***Buffalo Bayou Partnership will provide information about the importance of Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park and its ongoing transformation in Buffalo Bayou East. Kristi Rangel is the 2025 Artist in Residence with Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Jubilee Quilt Circle Workshop
Salvage the Selvage, Making Totes
Facilitator Sakeenah Mubashshir leads us through tote making using salvaged materials
Free and supplies provided
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Art on the Spectrum Workshop
Join visual artist-educators Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon for a fun, engaging hands-on workshop designed to introduce students to the techniques and principles of painting with water pencils and collage making.
Each workshop is 45 minutes.
Painting with watercolor pencil with Joseph Dixon:
Workshop description
This fun, engaging hands-on workshop is designed to introduce students to the techniques and principles of painting with watercolor pencils. Through structured lessons and exercises, students will learn how to effectively use watercolor pencils to create vibrant and dynamic paintings. Participants are introduced to an overview of materials and tools, an explanation of watercolor pencil techniques, and a demonstration of basic strokes and blending methods. This workshop will broaden the participants' understanding of color theory basics, and composition along with using simple shapes and forms. In the end, students will select a subject of their choice and apply the techniques learned throughout the course to create a final painting.
Self-portrait collaging with Janice M. Warren:
Workshop Description
Join visual artist and educator Janice Warren for an engaging and therapeutic art experience as we explore the art of collage and mixed media. Participants will have the opportunity to create an abstract self-portrait collage (autobiography) from a variety of materials. Self-portraits can be more than just an artwork of physical likeness, they can also tell a story, express ideas and include the artist's favorite things. Throughout the workshops, participants will be introduced to various techniques and design concepts.
Collage-making teaches a variety of skills including fine motor skills, creativity and self-expression, composition and design principles, spatial awareness and critical thinking while fostering an appreciation for different textures, colors, shapes, and materials.
Self-portraits will allow each participant to not only better understand themselves but to also share and showcase their unique attributes, talents and personalities and overall bring out the artist in themselves.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Part 4: April 26, 2025 Blooming into History: Beautiful, Fierce and Free
This event begins with a wildflower and bird walk starting at the street crosswalk adjacent to 9022 Willow Meadow Drive. Along 1500 feet of wildflowers the group gathers at the Keegans Bayou Wildlife Bridge for other activities. Attendees will experience the beauty of the blooming wildflowers planted in 2021 by Harris County Flood Control and discover the birds that are seen along the bayou’s trail. Historians will share the history of Riceville, TX a Freedom Colony, founded as a black farming community by Leonard Rice in the 1850s. Like Bordersville and other Houston black neighborhoods, Riceville was annexed to the city in the late 1960s. The 1889 Riceville Cemetery still remains along Keegans Bayou. A hands-on wildflower bouquet workshop will be conducted on the bayou near the Riceville Cemetery.
(Registration not required, but appreciated)
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
Friends of Keegans Bayou
*Artist April M. Frazier and her camera will bear witness to this event. Through her art, we will be able to experience the power of community building and creating art in green spaces.
**Houston Public Library (HPL) provides a book list on the themes of works of wild flowers, Texas Freedom Colonies and the importance/protection of wetlands
Rev. Sen. Ralph Warnock Reception
Join us at the Community Artists’ Collective, this Friday, April 25, 2025, as we host Senator Raphael Warnock on his book tour!
Sponsored by Kevin Murray Attorney at Law and Joe Stephens Law Firm PC
5:00PM – 6:30PM
RSVP Required: andrea@theodomgroup.com
Free Parking (2 hours) available in Ion Garage
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Out of the Blue
“Out of the Blue,” the Community Artists’ Collective’s exhibition opening Saturday, April 12, at 5 p.m. features the works of Janice Warren and Joseph Dixon, whose art expresses their life’s journey through the complex maze of raising, educating and advocating for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for their own.
The exhibit, which runs through May 24, coincides with National Autism Awareness Month in April.
Warren’s compilation is a series of thought-provoking imagery of abstract and mixed media works that capture the emotional exertion families face while raising a child with autism or other related developmental impairments.
Dixon presents works from his Faces of Autism series, a body of works in pencil and acrylic that features images of students with special needs that he has been involved with since 2008. These works capture moments in time that depict their personality and passions. This ongoing work in progress is an effort to promote awareness of individuals living with autism and other related learning and physical challenges.
“Out of the Blue” is a continuous effort to educate the community about autism spectrum disorders (ASD), more commonly known as autism, a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime.
Two workshops and talks are open to the public during the exhibition. On Saturday, April 12, artist Akua Fayette will moderate a documentary film screening and artist talk. The two artists will lead an “Art on the Spectrum Workshop” Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
An invitation-only workshop for professional development training, “Inclusion in the Classroom,” will be held Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Collective is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information about the exhibit contact The Collective at 713-523-1616 or visit www.thecollective.org.
Jubilee Quilt Circle Workshop
Crochet techniques with Mike Wicklander—SOLD OUT
Free and supplies provided
Limited enrollment
Women of the Earth
The Community Artists’ Collective opens its 2025 exhibition season in its new home at 4111 Fannin, Suite 100A, Saturday, February 1, with “Women of the Earth,” a collaboration between three Houston artists.
The exhibition unites the creative voices of Andrea Venson, Kanika Blair and Audrianna Woods—three artists whose work is deeply entwined with the natural world. Through distinct yet harmoniously aligned practices, they explore the intersection of femininity, nature and spiritual connection.
Andrea navigates a captivating balance between structure and fluidity in her collages; Kanika animates ethereal dreamscapes that transport viewers to otherworldly dimensions; and Audri’s evocative paintings draw on ancestral energy and wisdom. Together they highlight the power of women working in harmony to create art that is bold, sensual and deeply rooted in the earth.
The exhibition continues through March 22.
Part 3: March 22, 2025 "Bear Witness": (Re)Connecting to Our Ancestors
“Bear Witness” is held each year during the week of Ann Taylor’s birthday. Ann Taylor was born March 20, 1845. This year marks the 180th anniversary of her birth. This participatory public art experience is designed to introduce the public to Ann Taylor’s life and journey. An artist-led Ancestor Altar will be created by visitors to Ann Taylor’s gravesite. Visitors will leave messages of love and goodwill in remembrance to their ancestors. Bird walks and walking meditations will be offered, as visitors explore the forested 26-acre park. A pop-up floral installation will invite attendees to enjoy the beauty of nature and boost their well-being. The Houston Public Library’s (HLP) Gregory School will be onsite to collect the oral histories documenting the lives of African American women and their impact on their descendants that will go into the City of Houston’s official archives.
The Houston Audubon will provide binoculars and nature interpretation along the trail if that is an opportunity.
Thank you to our partners at Gregory School and Houston Parks Department.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & PARTNERS
Houston Parks & Recreation Department
Nature Heritage Society- Houston
Sheila Savannah
*Artist April M. Frazier and her camera will bear witness to this event. Through her art, we will be able to experience the power of community building and creating art in green spaces.
**Houston Public Library (HPL) is provide a book list on the theme of Black Women Narratives and Histories