Dewy Brooks

"Why Black Art Matters is to share experiences and emotions when words are not enough."

Indiia Wilmott

"The BlackArtMattersATX initiative matters because it provides Black artists with the necessary tools to move forward in their careers: funding, exposure and community. Funding is the most important component and many artists' growth is stunted by lack of access to funding. BlackArtMattersATX will bridge that gap and hopefully will make some dreams come true."

Winston Williams

"Black Art Matters because art has the ability to capture a moment, an experience, a point of view and even the essence of an entire movement."

"Once created, Black art can create a space for discussion and be seeds of change."