Black Graduation is a free, two-day art fair and cultural gathering celebrating Black artists across the diaspora presented by Wa Na Wari in partnership with the Northwest African American Museum on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31.  The event will be held at the museum, located at 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144. 

Black Graduation will bring together artists, collectors, and members of the community in a shared space to connect, celebrate, and invest in Black creative futures. The weekend will feature a curated marketplace of Black visual artists, a VIP opening with early access to artwork, live music, film, artist portfolio reviews, and an opening keynote from Chela Mitchell, Founder & Director of Chela Mitchell Gallery. This celebration will also include conversations exploring art collecting as a pathway toward legacy and generational wealth. 

Black Graduation is free and open to the public, but get your free general admission ticket soon. Note that the VIP Early Access event on Saturday and Sunday’s Cinematheque Soundtrack experience require a ticket purchase. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.wanawari.org/new-page-82.