- Frizzelle Is Leading a Unapologetic New Era of Black Women’s Storytelling
by aawacollectiveIn a cultural moment where authenticity is both currency and resistance, Brittany Frizzelle is not asking for permission—she’s leaping. “I’m leaping and diving into my authenticityAnd landing in the sea… Read more: Frizzelle Is Leading a Unapologetic New Era of Black Women’s Storytelling - Playwright Dionne M. Robinson’s AVA Means LIFE: An Immersive Installation
by aawacollectiveFeb 2026- There are some stories we perform. And then there are stories we live. AVA on FIRE is not something you simply watch. It is something you recognize. AVA… Read more: Playwright Dionne M. Robinson’s AVA Means LIFE: An Immersive Installation - Bisa Butler and the Resurgence of Quilting in African American History
by aawacollectiveJan 2026- In the vibrant world of contemporary art, few artists have captivated audiences and reignited interest in quilting like Bisa Butler. With quilts that shimmer like tapestries and portraits… Read more: Bisa Butler and the Resurgence of Quilting in African American History - Destiny Is a Rose: Inside Eileen Harris Norton’s Iconic Collection
by aawacollectiveDec. 2025- Los Angeles, CA DTLA is currently home to one of the most influential and deeply personal exhibitions of the year: “Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton… Read more: Destiny Is a Rose: Inside Eileen Harris Norton’s Iconic Collection - Coping, Cocoa + Canvas: Connected to Lead Builds Community Through Creativity
by aawacollectiveHawthorne, CA — Connected to Lead, a Southern California nonprofit organization, hosted its latest “Coping, Cocoa + Canvas” workshop last week at Hawthorne High School, bringing parents together for an… Read more: Coping, Cocoa + Canvas: Connected to Lead Builds Community Through Creativity
