Onyx Fine Arts Collective

MISSION 

Onyx Fine Arts Collective is a voluntary, non-profit organization, based in Seattle, whose mission is to educate, inspire, cultivate, and showcase the artwork of artists of African descent from our Pacific Northwest communities. 

VISION

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

• Advocate for the exhibition, recognition, funding, promotion of artists of African descent in the PNW
• Build a community of PNW artists of African descent that is consciously placed in relationship with artist of African descent around the world
• Explore regional and national opportunities to showcase the work of Onyx artists
• Celebrate the history and legacy of Pacific Northwest artist of African descent
• Become a resource for artists to grow and develop their skills, knowledge and experience