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Press Release: VIBE Arts, in partnership with TO Live, presents NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0

“I felt a shift happen when I realized that I can utilize these resources to help me keep hustling towards my goals. My confidence is more so rooted in a plan now rather than wishful thinking. And that’s extremely powerful for me because I can take steps on my own journey to make things happen with the resources around me”

– NExT III Artist

March 8, 2022… VIBE Arts and TO Live present NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0, an online and in-person exhibition celebrating Black Futures, March 16 – 31, 2022. 

Happy Black Futures Month from Onika Powell, Artistic Director

Happy Black History/Futures Month!!!

The days seem like a blur as we all try to navigate living in a pandemic. As always, VIBE Arts is very fortunate that we are still able to continue our mission of beautifying our city whether it is by providing high-quality arts programming to those who don’t have access, art installations through our Year of Public Arts and Cultural Hotspot funding, or art created by our roster of artists from our various mentorship programs.…

Press Release: VIBE Arts, in partnership with TO Live, presents NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 2.0

“The best part of NExT is the intentional programming and linked mentorship with established Black creatives. I never had this opportunity when I entered the arts community. Also, the final exhibition is key to take up spaces where we are excluded from and give voice to upcoming generation of artists”

– NExT II Mentor

March 16, 2021… VIBE Arts, in partnership with TO Live, presents NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 2.0, an online and outdoor exhibition celebrating Black Futures, March 22–May 11, 2021. 

Happy Black Futures Month from Onika Powell, Artistic Director

Happy Black Futures Month!!!

The days, months and years have been flying by. It feels like yesterday we were celebrating the launch of NExT: Black Futures Exhibit for Cohort 1. COVID came and tried to shut us down but resilient and creative as we are, I am happy to confirm that we haven’t missed a beat.

Happy Black History Month from Onika Powell, Artistic Director

Happy Black History Month!!!

Again, it’s time to rise up and celebrate the works and achievements of Black creators, innovators, leaders and activists across the world. For many, February serves as both a time of pride and a reminder of the contributions Black people have made in our world.…