Founded in 2016, Black Hippie Art is an art platform dedicated to empowering artists of color through the sharing of resources, fostering creative expression, and promoting overall well-being.
With a mission to foster self-care and personal growth, the collective offers a diverse range of art experiences, workshops, and educational resources tailored to meet the unique needs of BIPOC artists. By providing a supportive community, the collective encourages artists to explore their cultural identities and narratives, using art as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. Through collaboration and shared learning, Black Hippie Art aims to uplift voices often marginalized in the art world, nurturing a space where creativity thrives and personal well-being is prioritized.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower our community members to lead creative lives by following their passions. We strive to provide resources that aid artists in the creative industry, fostering networking, collaboration, events, exhibitions, and advocacy opportunities to uplift Black and POC artists. Our focus is on gathering resources and experiences that allow you to discover and nurture your creative identity, all while ensuring you remain connected to your well-being.
The Black Hippie Art community wants to help you get to the place you always dreamed of being. This is your moment. Be sure to join the tribe!
To be a part of the community, learn more by clicking this link.
Our Services
How to Work With Me
All services are remote and flexible
Quick turnaround times
Ideal for artists balancing work, school, and life
Sliding scale available for community-based or low-income artists
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Perfect for: Artists, collectives, and small orgs who need help navigating the overwhelming world of opportunities.
Services Include
Curated lists of grants, residencies, fellowships, and open calls
Deadline calendars tailored to your discipline and goals
Resource mapping for emerging or transitioning artists
Monthly or quarterly opportunity roundups
Pricing
One-Time Curated List: $50
Monthly Subscription: $120
Deep-Dive Research Package: $150+
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Perfect for: Small orgs or collectives needing quick, strategic guidance.
Services Include
Identifying funding opportunities
Community engagement strategy review
Partnership mapping
Pricing
One-Hour Strategy Session: $75
Mini Audit (Funding or Outreach): $150
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Rush turnaround (48–72 hours)
Personalized opportunity calendar
1:1 “Ask Me Anything” sessions for emerging artists
Want to work with Black Hippie Art? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to see what the best resource for you would be for your needs.
OUR PROGRAMS
Exhibitions
We host exhibitions showcasing our members’ & attendees' work. Through partnerships with local Philadelphia galleries and art spaces, we can showcase local BIPOC Philadelphia artists in a professional art gallery setting.
The Art Club
The Art Club series is a bi-monthly gathering for artists and art enthusiasts to create in an inclusive setting, requiring no prior experience. It combines artistic techniques with self-care and healing practices, promoting the idea that art can enhance mental wellness.
OUR TEAM
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Keyonna Butler
Founder + Director
Keyonna Butler is the founder of Black Hippie Art and a versatile creative based in Lansdowne, PA. With more than a decade of experience in various facets of the creative industries, she has collaborated with renowned designers and brands, including Dah Mod Collins of RM67 Studio, James R. Sanders, Sibby Liv, The Sable Collective, The Humanitas Movement, Philadelphia Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and FAME Worldwide in London, as well as during Art Basel Miami.
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Eve Hartwell
Volunteer
Eve Hartwell is a UX designer based in Philadelphia, PA, with a passion for creating user-centered digital experiences. As a recent Drexel graduate, she is at the beginning of her career, gaining valuable experience collaborating with various startups and local companies. As she continues to build her expertise, Eve is excited to explore new challenges and opportunities in the UX field.
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Sara Rege
Volunteer
Sarah Rege is a creative strategist, multidisciplinary designer, and visual storyteller with a background in architecture, planning, and design research. Her work focuses on using design as a tool for equity, translating complex narratives and research into accessible designs that foster engagement.