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Color Me Africa Fine Arts

Founded in 2017 in Chicago, Color Me Africa Fine Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and preserving fine art created by artists from Africa and the African Diaspora. Rooted in rich cultural traditions and contemporary expression, our work amplifies voices and stories that have historically been underrepresented in the visual arts.

We present powerful paintings, murals, and mixed-media works that celebrate African heritage, identity, and creativity. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community partnerships, Color Me Africa Fine Arts creates accessible opportunities for cultural connection, artistic discovery, and creative exchange.

Whether you are seeking to reconnect with African heritage or are inspired by the beauty, history, and social impact of African and Diasporic art, our gallery and programs offer meaningful experiences that strengthen community, foster cultural understanding, and support artistic excellence.

Why this work matters

We open doors for African and African Diaspora artists through exhibitions and platforms that expand public access and recognition.

Preserve cultural narratives

We honor the stories, traditions, and lived experiences carried through painting, murals, and mixed-media work.

Build connections

We open doors for African and African Diaspora artists through exhibitions and platforms that expand public access and recognition.

WHAT WE DO

Exhibitions, education, cultural exchange

Through curated exhibitions, public programs, and cross-community partnerships, Color Me Africa Fine Arts creates meaningful experiences that celebrate African heritage, contemporary expression, and artistic excellence.

2017

Operating as a nonprofit since

Chicago

Home base and community anchor

PROOF OF MISSION

A Platform for diverse African voices

The organization has presented exhibitions such as The Good Work, which brought together artists from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Cameroon, demonstrating its commitment to showcasing diverse contemporary perspectives across Africa.

Support artists through curated visibility and public engagement.
Invite audiences into deeper cultural understanding through art.
Build lasting bridges between artists, collectors, communities, and institutions.

Global

Vision for visibility and exchange

YOUR SUPPORT

Your gift helps African artists be seen, valued, and celebrated.

Every donation helps Color Me Africa Fine Arts expand opportunity for African and African Diaspora artists through exhibitions, public programs, and community experiences that educate, inspire, and enrich.

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PATRICK WOODTOR SORAYA SHEPPARD AND CHARLES BOWEN		SORAYA SHEPPARD AND NICOLE FROM NICOLES GALLERY
SORAYA WITH REV. JESSE JACKSON AND HER GRANDDAUGHTER ZAHRA	CMAFA Resolution	PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTIST JABU
SEAN TENNER WITH SORAYA SHEPPARD RESOLUTION	AFRICA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE	JUDGE MEAGAN GOLDISH AND SORAYA SHEPPARD
GLOBAL GRIOTS	ART EXHIBITION AT AFRICA INTERNATIONAL HOUSE WITH ARTIST JABU AND SORAYA SHEPPARD
GLOBAL GRIOTS	GLOBAL GRIOTS_edited	SCHILLER-PREYAR LAW CHRISTMAS PARTY POP-UP EXHIBITION
SEAN TENNER, JUDGE MEAGAN GOLDISH, SORAYA SHEPPARD, AND SHAWN TALOR	SCHILLER PREYAR LAW CHRISTMAS PARTY POP-UP EXHIBITION	HELEN SCHILLER
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TEAM COLOR ME AFRICA FINE ARTS AT THE AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2012	SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST WITH FATHER PFLEGER AT THE AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS -NDABUKO NTUL,I BONGI BENGU, SORAYA, ARTIST JABU AND THABISO PHOKOMPE	POP-UP EXHIBITION AT CAFE ON THE GROVE
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HFSA 2018 NEW YORK	HFSA 2018 NEW YORK	ARTIST JOHN ADAMS AT THE HARLEM FINE ARTS SHOW IN NEW YORK
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