Black Girls In Art Spaces (BGIAS), a fast-growing community for Black women to explore the arts and champion Black artists, has expanded from an initial meetup at a Dallas art gallery to more two dozen chapters across the US and abroad in just two years.
“The most joyful part has been the connections and knowing that we’ve been an oasis for so many Black women,” said Kaci Merriwether-Hawkins, the founder of BGIAS. “It just makes you feel welcomed, and it connects you to your people. It’s unmatched to be able to connect with other women who look like you and who may have had similar experiences.”
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