Many involved with getting more eyes on Black artists say it’s not just about paychecks, but also a way to preserve culture and inspire others.
Grant-Lord is an African American artist dedicated to abstract painting, but she’s also at the forefront of fostering African American artists. While Black Americans make up around 14% of the country, they are only 4.3% of working, paid artists. “We did not believe the world at large will give you a space for you to be able to take care of your family in this career,” Grant-Lord said. “I think a lot of us do not go into this career. When my parents go to a museum, they do not see artists from Black or African Americans hanging in the museum.”
Blacks are 13% of the population, how are they underrepresented?