Exhibitions

The Brave: Affirming Power, Presence & Possibility

The Brave: Affirming Power, Presence & Possibility

August 30 – October 11, 2025

Opening Reception
Saturday, August 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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Galerie Myrtis is pleased to present The Brave: Affirming Power, Presence & Possibility, a powerful group exhibition curated by Myrtis Bedolla. On view from August 30 through October 11, 2025, the exhibition features contemporary artists whose work explores the emotional, historical, and imaginative landscapes of the African diaspora.

Inspired by the anthemic lyrics of Danielle Ponder’s Some of Us Are Brave, the exhibition centers artists who examine the complexities of Black freedom, the weight of injustice, and the radical potential of self-definition. Through painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installation, The Brave calls forth a collective testimony that honors ancestral strength, celebrates embodied truth, and demands space for joy, grief, intimacy, and transformation.

Featured artists: Devin Allen, Lavett Ballard, Wesley Clark, Jerrell Gibbs, Fabiola Jean-Louis, Felandus Thames, Megan Lewis, Delita Martin, Ronald Jackson, M. Scott Johnson, Ya La’Ford, James Seward, and Bria Wilson-Sterling.

Art Fairs

IFPDA Print Fair 2025

IFPDA Print Fair 2025

March 27th – 30th
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue, New York, NY
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Galerie Myrtis at Booth C19
Featured Artist:
Lavett Ballard
Tawny Chatmon
Susan Goldman
Delita Martin

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Established in 1987, the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) is the preeminent international membership organization for galleries, dealers, and publishers specializing in prints and editions. Join us at the Park Avenue Armory, March 27th through the 30th, for the IFPDA Print Fair, a celebration of 550+ years of prints and printmaking.

VIP Preview Day
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Invitation and VIP Pass Only
5 – 9 PM

Public Hours
Friday, March 28, 2025, 11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 11 AM – 5 PM

Exhibitions

Art of the Collectors X

Art of the Collectors X

February 8 – March 8, 2025

Opening Reception
February 8, 2025
2:00 – 6:00 PM

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Galerie Myrtis proudly presents Art of the Collectors X, a curated exhibition featuring exceptional works of art by a diverse array of artists. The emphasis is on African American and African Diasporic creators, spanning emerging talents to renowned masters. The exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculptures, and three-dimensional works, all available for purchase from private collections.

A highlight of the exhibition is a selection of paintings and prints from the Helen Elaine Jackson Estate. Jackson (1946–2021), the owner of Capitol East Graphics in Washington, D.C., was a highly respected collector, curator, and trailblazer in the arts community.

Art of the Collectors X celebrates the cultural richness and artistic diversity embodied in a stunning array of unique works. This exclusive showcase invites art enthusiasts and collectors to explore and acquire exceptional pieces that have graced private collections for decades.

Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the rich legacy of African American and African Diasporic art, as well as the creative contributions of artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and discover a masterpiece to acquire for your collection.

Featured artists include: Romare Bearden, Iona Rozel Brown, Kevin Cole, James Denmark, David Driskell, Victor Ekpuk, Stephen Towns, Delita Martin, and others.

Programming

Panel Discussion
Saturday, February 22, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring esteemed collectors Eric Key, Aaro Jean Bell, and Jennifer Hardy, each of whom has dedicated their lives to collecting African American art. Moderated by Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, this conversation will delve into the personal journeys of these collectors, their inspirations, and the pivotal role art plays in shaping their lives.

This discussion will offer unique insights into the lives of these passionate collectors, explore the cultural and emotional significance of African American art, and inspire attendees to view art collecting as an act of preservation, celebration, and connection.

Exhibitions

Delita Martin Sometimes My Blues Change Colors

Sometimes My Blues Change Colors

The Me I Must Remember, 2023
Relief Printing, Charcoal, Acrylic, Liquid gold leaf, Printed Papers, Hand stitching, Pastels
59 x 63 ″, by Delita Martin

Solo Exhibition – Delita Martin
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LOCATION: Featherstone Center for the Arts
30 Featherstone Lane (Martha’s Vineyard)
Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557
508-693-1850

Opening Reception
July 28th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Exhibition
July 28 – September 1, 2024

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The exhibit marks a historic milestone as Delita Martin is the inaugural African American artist to present a solo exhibition in the Francine Kelly Gallery at Featherstone Center for the Arts. Curated by Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, this groundbreaking exhibit, opens its doors on Sunday, July 28th, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

As part of the exhibition’s programming, Martin will engage in a conversation with Dr. Bedolla during an Artist Talk scheduled for Wednesday, July 31st, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. This dialogue promises to provide invaluable insights into Martin’s artistic process and inspirations, offering attendees a deeper understanding of her visionary creations. Events are free and open to the public.

Additionally, a program in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) will take place on Thursday, August 1st, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Martin and Dalila Scruggs, SAAM’s Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art, will discuss Elizabeth Catlett’s art and legacy.

Art Fairs

Expo Chicago 2024

Booth # 405

VIP Preview Day
Thursday, April 11th | 12:00 – 9:00pm

Public Hours
Friday, April 12th | 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, April 13th | 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 14th | 11:00am – 6:00pm

Galerie Myrtis is pleased to announce our forthcoming debut at EXPO Chicago. The booth will showcase contemporary artists who explore the cultural, social, and political landscapes of our world while showcasing the beauty of humanity.

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Booth Concept
Galerie Myrtis presents “Intersections of Identity,” featuring the extraordinary works of painters Monica Ikegwu, Megan Lewis and Ronald Jackson, and master printmaker Delita Martin.

The concept explores the rich tapestry of individual and collective identities, highlighting the artists’ unique perspectives and their profound contributions to the contemporary art landscape.

Presented artworks will delve into the complex intersections of race, gender, and culture, showcasing the artists’ distinct artistic approaches and their exploration of personal narratives and societal experiences. Through their respective mediums, Ikegwu, Lewis, Jackson, and Martin bring forth powerful and thought-provoking imagery that challenges traditional notions of identity and celebrates diversity.



Artworks

Exhibitions

There Within Lies the Gospel

There Within Lies the Gospel: Truth

Opening Reception
September 2, 2023
2:00 – 6:00 pm

This exhibition celebrates the rich history of black religious and spiritual traditions while also challenging the ways in which these practices continue to evolve and adapt in response to contemporary social and cultural realities.

Featured artists: Tawny Chatmon, Wesley Clark, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu,M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, and Felandus Thames.

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Programming includes a book signing for “Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021” on Saturday, September 16th from 5 – 7 pm. The event is in collaboration with the Petrucci Family Foundation (PFF). Claudia Volpe, the Director of PFF, and essayists Klare Scarborough and Berrisford Boothe will join featured artists for the event.

Exhibition Dates
September 2 – October 21, 2023

artwork
Light in the Darkness II, 2023
Oil Paint on Canvas, 24 x 18″
by Monica Ikegwu

Art Fairs

Context Art Miami 2022











1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Booth #A3
TICKETS & INFORMATION

Galerie Myrtis announces our participation in CONTEXT Art Miami featuring new works from Tawny Chatmon, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu, Megan Lewis, Delita Martin, and Felandus Thames at Booth A3.

Fair Hours
(VIP Preview) Tuesday, November 29 — 6:30pm – 10pm
Wednesday, November 30 — 11am – 7pm
Thursday, December 1 — 11am – 7pm
Friday, December 2 — 11am – 7pm
Saturday, December 3 — 11am – 7pm
Sunday, December 4 — 11am – 6pm
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Art Fairs

IFPDA Print Fair 2022

IFPDA Print Fair 2022


October 27th – 30th
Javits Center, New York, NY
Booth #215

VIP Preview Day
Thursday, October 27th 12 pm – 8 pm

Public Hours
Friday, October 28th 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday, October 29th 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday, October 30th 11 am – 5 pm
Ticket information

Featured are prints by artists

Exhibitions

The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined – PRESS

PRESS

Personal Structures, July 2022
The Beauty and Confidence of Blackness

The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined. With this installation, Galerie Myrtis seeks to provide insight into the socio-political concerns of the African-American community and celebrates black culture by paying tribute to the reliance, creativity, ingenuity, and spirituality that has historically sustained Black people, bringing it into a completely new set of Venetian landscapes. full article

Glasstire, June 2022
10 Works from the Venice Biennale that I Wish the Fort Worth Modern Would Acquire by Colette Copeland

[Tawny] Chatmon’s gold-leafed photographic portraits celebrate the beauty of black childhood. Inspired by 15th century Italian artists and artisans, as well as gold-inscribed historical relics, the artist juxtaposes the portraits onto historical landscape paintings as an act of affirmation. full article

New York Public Library, 2022
Tribute to an Afrofuturist Deity: Schomburg Center Artist & Educator M. Scott Johnson Exhibits at 59th Venice Biennale

…The stone chips were flying as M. Scott Johnson, a sculptor and visual arts instructor at the Center’s Junior Scholars Program, began work on the first sculpture of his triptych, The Metamorphosis of High John the Conqueror: Tribute to an Afrofuturist Deity. full article

Artlyst, April 2022
Eight Of The Best Collateral Events – 59th Venice Biennale by Lee Sharrock

Myrtis Bedolla, founding director of Galerie Myrtis in Baltimore MD, has curated a breathtaking group exhibition at the European Cultural Centre in Palazzo Bembo. Titled ‘The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined’, the exhibition groups together 8 artists who are reclaiming the inequality of white art history from the point of view of a black narrative… full article

Pigmment Magazine, 2022
Venice says “BENVENUTO to Galerie Myrtis in 2022

[Galerie Myrtis] is the first Black-owned gallery to be invited to participate in the Biennale-affiliated “Personal Structures: Time Space and existence.” The gallery was invited to the prestigious show by the European Cultural Centre-Italy. full article

Black art in America, April 2022
Galerie Myrtis: Exhibiting Black Art at The Venice Biennale by Shantay Robinson

By invitation of the European Cultural Centre-Italy, Galerie Myrtis is the first black-owned gallery to be invited to participate in the Biennale-affiliated exhibition Personal Structures: Time, Space, and Existence. This historic moment is predated by the 2020 racial reckoning the world experienced. full article

Culture Type, August, 2021
Latest News in Black Art: Guggenheim Hires Diversity Chief, Galerie Myrtis Presenting Exhibition at Venice Biennale, Kehinde Wiley Redesigns MTV Moonperson & More by Victoria L. Valentine

Galerie Myrtis Fine Art & Advisory of Baltimore, Md., was invited to participate in Personal Structures, an affiliate exhibition at the 2022 Venice Biennale. The Black-owned gallery founded by Myrtis Bedolla will present “The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined,” featuring eight artists—Tawny Chatmon, Larry Cook, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu, M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, Arvie Smith, and Felandus Thames. full article

Artist Talk

The Speculative Future of Blackness – Artist Talk –…

Artist Talk: The Speculative Future of Blackness
Sunday, April 24, 2022

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Palazzo Michiel
Strada Nova, 4391
30121 Campo Santi Apostoli
Venezia VE, Italy

Myrtis Bedolla, Curator of The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined exhibition, moderates a discussion with artists Tawny Chatmon, M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, and Arvie Smith, whose works offer discourse into African Americans’ socio-political concerns and pays tribute to the resiliency, creativity, and spirituality that have historically sustained Black people.

Blackness and the possibilities of its future are the impulses that drive the imaginations of the artists who draw inspiration from Afrofuturism, Black existentialism, spirituality, and futurist thought to construct a Black universe of tomorrow.