House of Friends Cincinnati

10/20/2025

𝐒.𝐎.𝐒. 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓,
After being postponed with respect to Ralia Odinga & his passing, we will be sharing the new date Tuesday early morning. Expected to be 1st November- but will be confirming Tuesday morning.

Along with the shift of dates we will also be announcing changes to planned events- folding them into a series of events through the end of the year under the larger 𝐒𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 -A𝐫𝐭 E𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫. 
– Jamey & Pato

𝑺.𝑶.𝑺. 𝑨𝑹𝑻 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒚𝒂 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱,
Art Exhibition & Fair- A new annual large-scale exhibition/fair sharing works about Peace & Justice. This show will be the largest exhibition that 𝑯𝑶𝑭 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑲𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒂 has presented & will be in spaces throughout the 𝑲𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕. Many ongoing & scheduled events will be included in this effort throughout the balance of the year.

10/15/2025

𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 • 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 • 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 • 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃
With respect to Ralia Odinga & his passing, we are 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 the S.O.S. Art Kenya opening. 
A new date will be shared later. 
– Jamey & Pato

𝐒.𝐎.𝐒. 𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓,
Art Exhibit Opening 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃- A new annual large-scale exhibition sharing works about Peace & Justice. This show will be the largest exhibition that 𝐇𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚 has presented & will be in spaces throughout the 𝐊𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭.

06/19/2025

Join us on June 20 between 6 and 9 pm- this is at the Art Academy in OTR

03/23/2025

Hope you can join me Sunday as I lead a 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭’𝐬 ‘𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒’
“An interactive conversation where visual artist & activist, Jamey Ponte shares about ‘WHY’ he & others create. HOW’ it serves a purpose not just for themselves but for the community & the larger grand Universe we all live. Before and after the conversation from 1to 3pm there will be protest style sign making in the art studio from11am through 6pm. There will also be other creatives and activists sharing what small & large ‘ACTIONS’ they take to make the world a better place.”

I invite everyone in Cincinnati to please attend and bring a friend. I also ask all of you to please help me share this across social media platforms & just word of mouth. See you 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝐩𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦.
Again, before and after the talk you can make signs, learn some coping skills per the stress and anger, learn more how to do small steps to make the world better.

NOTE - This event is in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA nit in the Kibera Arts District.

THANKS!
-Jamey Ponte

03/19/2025

You know you want to learn about silk screen printmaking - Join us. Only 15 spots.
Kibera Arts District welcomes you.

03/13/2025

Please join me as I lead a 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭’𝐬 ‘𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒’
“An interactive conversation where visual artist & activist, Jamey Ponte shares about ‘WHY’ he & others create. HOW’ it serves a purpose not just for themselves but for the community & the larger grand Universe we all live. Before and after the conversation from 1to 3pm there will be protest style sign making in the art studio from11am through 6pm. There will also be other creatives and activists sharing what small & large ‘ACTIONS’ they take to make the world a better place.”

I invite everyone in Cincinnati to please attend and bring a friend. I also ask all of you to please help me share this across social media platforms & just word of mouth. Offer a ride to a neighbor or friend. We are shooting for 100 guests to attend. Save the date please for 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝐩𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦.
Again, before and after the talk you can make signs, learn some coping skills per the stress and anger, learn more how to do small steps to make the world better

THANKS!
-Jamey Ponte

03/09/2025

Join us today of you are not at another protest to save America from FASCISM. Come and learn more about what you can do - even the smallest 'Action' can make a difference but please come and join us to learn what we can do to save America.

Starts 1pm... food will be served.

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06/23/2024

Join us today (SUNDAY from Noon to 6pm)
at the art opening: [Unheard Voices of Kenya] unstretched canvases. Will have some funny Slushies & simple bites as well.

Some nice works to share & chill conversation.

06/13/2024

For our art loved ones and viewers we bring you a show closer to where you are.
𝐇𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚 (𝑖𝑛 𝑁𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑖, 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑦𝑎) and 𝐇𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝑖𝑛 𝐶𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖, 𝑈𝑆𝐴) will be having 2 exhibitions launching next week on 22nd June and 23rd June 2024.

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑
22nd June - 10th August 2024
HOF Gallery Kibera (Kenya)
𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕: 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒐
Featuring (𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎ℎ 𝐼𝑗𝑎𝑖, 𝐸𝑑𝑔𝑎𝑟 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑎, 𝐻𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑡 𝑇𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑖, 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑒 𝑂𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑎, 𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑦 𝑀𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑢𝑟𝑖, 𝐶𝑅𝐴𝐸 & 𝐷𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑀𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑖)
Opening Reception from 3pm - 7pm

𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀(𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬)
23rd June - 30th July 2024
HOF Gallery Oasis (USA)
𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕: 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑲𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆 , 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒂, 𝑻𝒂𝒂𝒃𝒖 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒌𝒊 , 𝑿𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒓𝒐, 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒖 𝑯𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏 & 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒍)
Opening Reception Noon to 6pm

Keep your calendars in check and visit any of the spaces that is closer to your.
See you soon.

06/12/2024

Please Save this Date & join us....
Walk up & visit if you live near College Hill or ride your bikes. We welcome everyone even well behaved four legged friends.

A sneak peak can be had if you join us for the Grace's Dinner on 19th June, Wedensday from 5 to 7pm, where we will be celebrating Juneteenth with free food, music & community.

[Unheard Voices of Kenya]
unstretched canvases

HOF Gallery Oasis is located within the Oasis at Grace, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 in the neighborhood of College Hill (parking on Belmont Ave.)

Opening June 23rd 2024 -Noon to 6pm, Runs through July 30th Paintings by Allan Simba, Taabu Munyoki, James Kamande, Xavier Muliro, Kiliku Hassan & Martin Michael. Curated by Jamey Ponte.
HOFgalleryCincinnati on Facebook & Instagram
or HOFgallery.com

04/24/2024

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