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ACES is a BIPOC-centered and led art conference. Our vision is to establish a space for artists of color to celebrate and center ourselves. ACES features performances, presentations, workshops, artist talks, films, discussions, and opportunities to meet local arts organizations.  All programming will be offered online, with an in-person Gallery available to visit at ARTS at King Street Station.

How to attend and navigate ACES 2021

Please update your Zoom software so when you sign in, you can self-select different breakout rooms to enter. 

Zoom Link to join ACES: https://zoom.us/j/94369338718 

The rooms are named The Mainstage, The Lab, Artist Talk Space, and Opportunity Room.

The Mainstage - Keynote address by Shontina Vernon, keynote address by Elisheba Johnson & Inye Wokoma, performances, and several workshops.

The Lab - Workshops, presentations, and discussions.

Artist Talk Space - Hear from the visual artists exhibited in the ACES Gallery at Arts at King Street Station.

Opportunity Room - Learn about opportunities for grants, mentorship, paid gigs, and more from local arts organizations.

How to visit the ACES Gallery

The Gallery is located at ARTS at King Street Station, and is open to visitors by reservation only.

Address: 303 South Jackson Street Top floor, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, May 4 - 21

Reservations: To make a reservation, go to the ACES Program Schedule and reserve a timeslot. You will also need to submit a COVID-19 Assessment the day before your visit.

Virtual Tour

If you are unable to visit the ACES Gallery in person, please experience the exhibit via the ACES Gallery Virtual Tour.

Community Agreements

ACES is intended to be a safe and celebratory space, for those who are not often seen and heard to bear witness to one another’s artistry, brilliance, and value. Any language or behavior that an ACES moderator deems racist, sexist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or violent will not be tolerated, and will result in the offender being banned from the event.

In a time of social distancing, let’s connect with each other through our art and our joy.

ACES is co-presented by 4Culture,  Arts CorpsLangston SeattleNorthwest Film ForumPratt Fine Arts CenterSeattle Art MuseumSeattle Office of Arts & Culture, and The Vera Project 

Funding for this event provided by the National Endowment for the ArtsSeattle FoundationSeattle Office of Arts & Culture, and 4Culture.

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Merri Ann Osborne

The Mahogany Project
Executive Director
Seattle
As an artist, I'm intrigued by the intersections of art, social trends and politics as seen through a multi-cultural lens. My personal work has been in theatre, film, voice over, music, dance and bringing new works to life. Having lived and performed in Japan and the UK, I enjoy collaborating with others to share their artistic passions and stories. That is why being the Executive Director of The Mahogany Project (TMP) is important to me.

Since 2006, TMP has collaborated with artists from the African diaspora by producing and showcasing their work. We are dedicated to supporting artists and sharing the diverse perspectives of local and global Black experiences through multi-disciplinary art forms.

For Outdoor Refuge, Chino Gonzales (Bonnet Black) and I are excited about bringing to the event the interactive game show 'Play Time'
Join us as we create art together!
Through friendly competition, we will play games, test ourselves with outdoor trivia skills, and create community together.
Get ready for an evening of laughter, singing, dancing, movement and imagination.

All AGES are welcome!!!
(Friday, August 18th - 8:30pm-9:15pm)