Black Palette Art Gallery

05/20/2026

Join Core Four for a critically enlightening and insightful conversation with 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹, President & CEO of Black Art Speaks, a Cincinnati-based arts collective rooted in community, equity, and cultural storytelling.

Alandes is the powerhouse visionary behind Cincinnati’s Black Lives Matter Mural, inspired by her poem “We Want What You Want,” and is a co-founder of Black Art Speaks, which emerged from that historic public art movement and has since grown into a mighty collective of more than 150 Black artists and creative small businesses.

Our conversation will explore 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝘁 as an 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 for 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, and much more.

Don’t miss this!

🗓️ 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱/𝟮𝟭/𝟮𝟲 @ 𝟲:𝟬𝟬-𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽

📍Black Palette Art Gallery | 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟵 𝗪. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘁. • 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝗛 𝟰𝟱𝟰𝟬𝟮 | Historic Wright Dunbar District

Free & open to all
Refreshments provided

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Core Four is an independent grassroots group whose mission is to provide a variety of experiences that educate, inspire, and encourage Black people to purchase, collect, and preserve visual art.

05/09/2026

Opening today, Sat. 5/9/26 @ 2-6p, at Herndon Gallery at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH, a powerful group exhibition curated by friend and fellow artist Joshua Whitaker.

Our own James Pate, Black Palette Art Gallery’s co-owner and renowned artist, has several works included.

Check it out!

04/15/2026

TODAY, Wed. 4/15/26! Come through!
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Next upcoming dates:
Wed., 5/6
Wed., 5/20

03/28/2026

🗣️Join us in person at the gallery for an intimate experience with veteran film & television production powerhouse and author Dr. Lena Jenkins-Smith, former tour manager and current executive producer for renowned comedian and actor Katt Williams, and a Kemet Movie Works partner with 25+ years in the entertainment industry.

Journey into her world and gain valuable insider insight during this book signing and mini-masterclass. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Dr. Lena and get your personally signed copy of her game-changing playbook.

Books will be available for purchase onsite.

FREE general admission
VIP package option
All are welcome
�Learn how to...
✔️ Master the art of producing from concept to screen
✔️ Navigate industry challenges with confidence
✔️ Build your network and secure funding
✔️ Lead productions with purpose and power
✔️ Create a sustainable career in film & television

Ideal for current/aspiring film & tv professionals of all ages, producers, media-based creatives and entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes workings of the industry.
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EVENT INFO:

🗓️ 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟰/𝟰/𝟮𝟲 @ 𝟮-𝟰𝗽

📍Black Palette Art Gallery | 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟵 𝗪. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘁. • 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝗛 𝟰𝟱𝟰𝟬𝟮 | Historic Wright Dunbar District

❓937-723-9106 | [email protected]

Complete details, pre-registration, & VIP package purchase: https://stpdayton4426.eventbrite.com

Learn more: www.shestheproducer.com

Join film & tv industry vet Dr. Lena Jenkins-Smith for an exciting book signing and mini-masterclass all about producing like a boss!

03/18/2026

It’s the 3rd Wednesday. See you at 6:30p!

12/26/2025

Unity,
self-determination,
collective work & responsibility,
cooperative economics,
purpose,
creativity,
faith.

Seven powerful principles that guide our lives and work—not only during Kwanzaa, but all year round.

We invite you to join us for a laid-back evening of enjoyment with games, creative expression, music, and conversation as we honor this rich tradition rooted in community.

Let’s close out 2025 with joy and fun-filled fellowship.

Bring a friend & your favorite beverage to share.

🗓️ Saturday, 12/27/25 | 8-11p | Free & welcoming

📍Black Palette Art Gallery
1139 W. Third St. • Dayton, OH 45402
937-723-9106 | [email protected]
www.blackpaletteartgallery.com

Hosted by:
• Home of Urban Creative Arts | Sierra Leone
• Black Palette Art Gallery | Black Palette Art Gallery
• Lore |

12/14/2025

Join us this Wednesday, 12/17/25, 6:00-7:30p @ Sinclair, Bldg. 11, Rm. 324 for this critical conversation re: the current state of our arts institutions.

• Free and open to all
• Parking provided in Lot C under Bldg. 12
• Complimentary refreshments

Presented by Core Four in partnership with the Michael and Debbie Carter Center for American History at Sinclair Community College.

Core Four is a grassroots group whose mission is to provide a variety of experiences that educate, inspire, and encourage Black people to purchase, collect, and preserve visual art.

12/02/2025

10/12/2025

UP NEXT🗣️: Visual Voices — Black Life as Subject Matter III

Another powerful collaboration curated by our honorable arts patriarch, Baba Bing Davis.

Spanning across Baba’s EbonNia Gallery and our Black Palette Art Gallery, this robust show features masterfully crafted original works by 16 local and regional African American artists that explore all aspects of the Black experience as valid subject matter for creative expression.

Come check it out!

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𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟮/𝟮𝟱 | 𝟮-𝟰𝗽
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 & 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹
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Can’t make it to the reception? No worries. Visit during normal business hours now through November 28, 2025.

Exhibit hours: Tue-Sat 11a-5p

Black Palette Art Gallery
1139 W. Third St. • Dayton, OH 45402
937-723-9106 | [email protected]
www.blackpaletteartgallery.com

Willis "Bing" Davis Art Studio & EbonNia Gallery
1135 W. Third St. • Dayton, OH 45402
937-223-2290 | [email protected]
www.bingdavisartstudio.org

Exhibit run dates: 10/5/25 - 11/28/25
Curated by Willis “Bing” Davis

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07/29/2025