About Professional Visual Artist and Art Consultant 

Ms. Afrika Abney first became a consultant in 1992 when she was invited to participate in the Congresswoman's Art Competition.


​Ms. Abney attended Bell from 1991-1993. She graduated in 1993 and was 16 at that time. Years later, Ms. Abney donated the painting shown in the above photo. Additionally, she gave away the clothing articles and jewelry shown in the photo above.

Ms. Abney's art teacher when she was a student was Mr. Jorge Somarriba. 

Art is an important expression of life that documents the thoughts, experiences, and traditions of an individual. Art is the power to create a specific piece using various materials heightened by tone, volume, depth, and definition. Art is the tool for healing the mind, body and spirit. Art is the beauty of the human eye.


Art comes naturally to me.

Before creating abstract collages on canvas or paper, Ms. Afrika Abney first paints the background for her abstract paintings. The photos created in this slideshow documents just that which was created several years ago. 

"There is no mystery as to the talent, energy and spirit that Ms Afrika Abney brings to a very diverse community. Her artistic skills are enhanced by her ability to organize such a community. Ms Abney is a motivator, innovator and an inspiration that would make any organization, institution be proud to have you on its staff."- J'Huti Ta Seti, Speech Pathologist/Educator"

"It has been such a long time. I am happy to know that you remain passionate and invested in art and art education!" - Jorge Somarriba, Former Art Teacher at Bell Multicultural High School




MISSION


To sell original art and provide services to small businesses, non profit organizations, and community centers as a professional visual artist and art consultant. 


Ms. Afrika Abney has had the opportunity to provide free services to numerous organizations and small businesses.

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Providing free services is another strategy in fulfilling Ms. Abney's mission.

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However, she no longer provides free services as a consultant.  

VISION


Ms. Afrika Abney's primary goal is to help other people and businesses. In order to achieve this vision, she implements numerous strategies.  Ms. Abney has had the opportunity to work with many businesses. Some of them include  



























1992 - 1993. Participated in the Congresswoman's Art Competition.


SELECTED EXHIBITIONS


•"Evolution of Historical Symbolisms." Corcoran Gallery of the Art, Hemicycle, Washington, DC. 1997

•"All Senior Summer Show." Corcoran School of the Art, White Walls Gallery, Washington, DC. 1997-1996


ART CURATOR. New Harlem Gallery, New York City. 1992 - 1993. Installed art for some of the exhibitions held at the New Harlem Gallery.


COMMUNITY CAREER DAY VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS


1996. Calvin Coolidge High School (invited by Ms. Angela Cook)


2016. Eliot  (invited by Ms. Ophelia Morgan). 


PAST VISUAL ART WORKSHOPS 


Kuumba Arts and Crafts Program (1995-1998). D.C. Department of Recreation (Emery Recreation Center, Parkview Recreation Center, Hamilton Recreation Center and Upshur Recreation Center) from 1997 - 1998 and A - T Seban Mesut (1995- 1998). Sponsored by Ms. Afrika Abney and funded by the D.C. Commission of the Arts, Arts Education Grant Program


Kuumba Expressions Visual Art Workshops (2015 and 2016).Culture Coffee on January 31, 2015 and Potter's House on May 16, 2016 and May 23, 2016. Sponsored by Culture Coffee, Potter's House and Esther Productions, Inc Art Enablers.