BAIA FINE ART PRINT FAIR – HOUSTON EDITION

THE BLACK ART IN AMERICA FINE ART PRINT FAIR AND WORKS ON PAPER SHOW TRAVELS TO THE HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE FEBRUARY 1-2, 2025.

BLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA), building upon recent successes of its annual Atlanta and D.C print fairs, is thrilled to announce the Fair has secured a new venue to meet growing interest and demand. Join us for THE BLACK ART IN AMERICA FINE ART PRINT FAIR AND WORKS ON PAPER SHOW at the Houston Museum of African American Culture.This Fine Art Print Fair is the first and only U.S. print fair dedicated to showcasing contemporary and legacy African American printmakers. By focusing exclusively on artists of African descent, it provides a much-needed platform for talented artists who have been historically underrepresented in the fine art world.

The fair will showcase a curated selection of works from over 100 legacy and contemporary artists, including works by nationally renowned and award winning printmakers Traci Mims, John Biggers, Jamaal Barber, Steve Prince, Elizabeth Catlett, Lou Stovall, James L. Wells, Sam Gilliam, David Driskell, Ed McCluney as well as Charly Palmer, Freddie Styles, and Lillian Blades.

Among the artists featured in this show we have Traci Mims, an Atlanta-based artist and prior winner of the Atlanta Printmakers Biennial, who is celebrated for her diverse artistic practice including printmaking, painting, and mixed media works, often addressing themes of Black identity and social justice. Our second featured artist is Jamaal Barber, Master Printmaker has worked for Twitter, the New York Times, Penguin Random House, and Emory University. Jamaal also hosts the Studio Noize podcast, which features conversations with Black artists and creatives, and has appeared on major networks such as Ted Talk, MTV, The Smithsonian Channel.

The weekend will also include artist demonstrations, collector talks and artist professional development sessions. This event is free and open to the public. A portion of art sales will support The BAIA Foundation’s public programming and community engagement. The BAIA Foundation is dedicated to facilitating the growth of artists while cultivating relationships and opportunities that bring Black artists and communities together.

Join us in celebrating the rich legacy of African American printmakers and the vibrant voices of contemporary artists at this landmark event.