Vivian Phillips

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March 13 - April 19, 2026 Curatorial Statement: The second annual ARTE NOIR Youth Art Showcase exhibition: Empowering Creativity features artwork by young African and African American artists, ages 8-18, who are embarking on a path to redefine the role of young people in the Pacific Northwest. The Central District and surrounding area are fertile ground for inspiring youth in the fine arts as a viable path to cultivating ownership, business, critical thinking, and a creative voice in their...

What once moved through institutions now moves through individuals, carried in voices that are immediate, visible, and constant.