PIGMENTED: BLACK FINE ART FAIRE ANNOUNCES ZHOU B ART CENTER AS 2025 VENUE
Chicago’s First Black-run Fine Art fair Opens Gallery Registration, Names First Exhibitor
CHICAGO, IL — May 5, 2025 — Pigment International proudly announces that the inaugural Pigmented: Black Fine Art Faire will take place October 31 — November 2, 2025, at the acclaimed Zhou B Art Center, located at 1029 W. 35th Street in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.
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The four-day celebration will be a cultural cornerstone during Black Fine Art Month (BFAM), featuring national and international art programming, dynamic panels, youth showcase, and creative commerce, all designed to elevate Black artistry and ownership.
A limited number of gallery exhibition spaces are now available, and Pigment International is thrilled to welcome Faie Fine Art of Bronzeville as the first confirmed exhibitor, effective May 1. Gallery registration remains open through July 1, 2025.
Designed by architect, artist, and designer Sharon Samuels, the fair will blend architectural elegance with visual storytelling, including:
- Artist Alley, a curated showcase of 10 independent artists
- The DREAM Student Exhibition, highlighting emerging talent
- Pigmented Store, offering limited-edition merchandise
- Commemorative programming for the 80th Anniversary of the American Negro Exposition
- A visual history of Chicago’s Black-owned galleries
Renowned media personality Dometi Pongo will serve as host for the event’s public programs and conversations.
Pigmented is honored to collaborate with a growing network of visionary partners and cultural institutions, including:
Art Money, Blessman Family Foundation, BUFI, Chicago State University, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Diasporal Rhythms, DuSable Museum, Faire Fine Art, Flourish Foundation, GangGang Culture, ILA Creative, South Side Community Art Center, Vicki and Bruce Heyman, and 100 Black Men of Chicago.
“This fair is more than an exhibition — it’s a declaration of legacy, community, and cultural sovereignty,” said Patricia Andrews-Keenan, Pigment International. “We invite patrons, benefactors, sponsors, and supporters to join us in making history.”
For sponsorship information, exhibitor applications, or to get involved, please visit [Insert Website] or contact [Insert Email].
About Pigment International
Pigment International is a Black woman-led creative collective and media platform dedicated to amplifying Black contemporary art and culture. Through storytelling, exhibitions, and strategic collaborations, Pigment celebrates the artists and institutions shaping our visual legacy.
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