“Callaloo has emerged as the most essential and continuously published journal in matters pertinent to African American and African Diaspora Studies worldwide. Dr. Charles H. Rowell founded Callaloo in 1976 at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With its emphasis on critical studies of the arts and humanities, as well as creative writing, Callaloo hasContinue reading “Callaloo // Publication”
Category Archives: Projects
A COVER LETTER OF REFLECTION
I recently applied for a new position as an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion board member at The Charleston House. I had to write why I felt I would fit the position and writing the cover letter gave me the opportunity to really reflect on all my work and successes over the last 5/6 years. ItContinue reading “A COVER LETTER OF REFLECTION”
This Is B(oe)righton
I have been lucky enough to have my work displayed in an exhibition this year, in the windows of Brighton’s Jubilee Library (displayed like the White Gaze exhibition I did back in 2020) for a project researched and curated by Urbanflo, with photographs also by Vian Roos. “An exhibition series reflecting on the existence andContinue reading “This Is B(oe)righton”
Drawversity X ESEA Life Drawing Collaboration
In this one-off event, Drawversity was teamed up with ESEA Life Drawing by the founder of Draw; Jake Spicer. As the creative innovator he is, and knower of all Life Drawing classes in the width and breadth of England, he decided to it would be beneficial for all parties, both professionally and socially to bringContinue reading “Drawversity X ESEA Life Drawing Collaboration”
You, Me & 2023 – Newsletter
✧ Ongoing Projects ✦ Upcoming Events ✧ Applications ✦ Services Black Brighton Market Ongoing project “Black Brighton Market is a place where Black and People of colour have the opportunity to sell their art, goods, services and perform to the general public. Creating equal opportunities and better profits within the BIPOC community. Black Brighton Market will be held every month.” TheContinue reading “You, Me & 2023 – Newsletter”
Black Brighton Market : The Launch
In the run-up to the day, I was most panicked about not being panicked. I had the application deadline so early, that I knew what all the sellers needed and all their information so my planning and all the information I needed was collected and at my fingertips. The venue was also sorted with enoughContinue reading “Black Brighton Market : The Launch”
Black Brighton Market; Where it began & Where it is now.
Black Brighton Market has been something I have been working on in my mind for a good few years now, It was inspired from a previous project of mine which, financially and planning wise, was a lot simpler. When I initially came up with the idea of BBM I kept it quiet for a while,Continue reading “Black Brighton Market; Where it began & Where it is now.”
Brixton Art Prize Shortlist Artist 2022
A few months ago, I was scrolling through Instagram, as per usual, and I kept coming across an advertisement for an exhibition prize. The page seemed authentic, didn’t seem too expensive and it looked to have a lot of coverage. As I clicked through to see more details – and if there was a briefContinue reading “Brixton Art Prize Shortlist Artist 2022”
Create and Drink – The Comeback!
If you’ve been following my extensive events and workshops, you will know, that before lockdown, I was running an arts and crafts class for adults called Create and Drink – the adult part being that I served bottomless wine. Each month I would do a different medium of art, usually themed to a celebration duringContinue reading “Create and Drink – The Comeback!”
Making Plant hangers with Macrame
I hope the end of your 2021 was a fruitful as mine. I ended the year with learning some new crafts, I know what you’re thinking… when will it end!? I got lots of plants as I’m sure most do, and it’s always long cleaning when you’ve got to lift them all up, and sometimesContinue reading “Making Plant hangers with Macrame”
Jade Hylton 