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​Arte Noir celebrates Black art, culture, and creativity through exhibitions, events, and community engagement. We are committed to uplifting artists, honoring heritage, and creating space for connection.

Black Canvas Editorial Magazine

RECENT ARTICLES

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Black Canvas is ARTE NOIR's monthly editorial magazine. In addition to spotlighting the art and stories shaping culture, each edition highlights one creator, offering a closer look at the inspiration and vision behind their work. 

FEATURED ITEM

TARIQA WATERS' NEW BOOK

Who Raised You?
A Martyr Sauce Guide to Etiquette

Tariqa Waters is an activist artist who uses humor, color, and pop iconography to draw audiences into her joyous world. Her first book, Who Raised You? A Martyr Sauce Guide to Etiquette is both a survey of her paintings, sculptures, installations, and public works of the last decade, and a primer on navigating the challenges and opportunities of a family’s creative life.

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Tariqa Waters, Who Raised You? Book cover

ARTE NOIR GALLERY

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ARTE NOIR EVENTS

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OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Join our growing roster of Black artists. ARTE NOIR's Black Artist Roster was designed to serve as a creative hub, offering access to professional development opportunities, calls for art, residencies, exhibiting in our gallery space, and more. Open to emerging and established artists of all disciplines.

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Plan yOUR vISIT

2301 E. UNION STREET, SUITE H, SEATTLE, WA 98122

The ARTE NOIR Gallery and Gift Shop is a vibrant hub celebrating Black art, culture, and creativity. Visit us to explore curated exhibitions and shop goods by local Black artists and makers. 

ARTE NOIR HOURS

Wed-Sat: 11 AM to 7 PM

Sun: 12 PM to 6 PM​

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