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 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.
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.