Philadelphia, PA
anyta
EDUCATION
University of Delaware, BA in Arts and Science,
Major: Visual Communication, Minor: Art, 1998
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Associates Technical Degree in Graphic Design, 2001
HGTV’s “That’s Clever” TV show, 2006
October Gallery, “interview with the artist” internet tv, 2010
UBS LEAD Network & Diversity Company and Picture That LLC, hosted a national webinar interview & tour with 5
artists from the “RHYTHM OF ARTISTIC SOUL EXHIBIT”, March 2011
ArtJaz Gallery, “IN THE STUDIO” with featured artist
Anyta Thomas (video) August 2011
WURD 900 AM, radio interview with Michael Coard,
April 2012
David Rocco Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
representing works on consignment 2012
Redfern Fine Art, Raleigh, NC
representing works on consignment 2011
ArtJaz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA (2006-current)
Sande Webster Gallery, Philadelphia, PA (2006-2010)
Hearne Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock, AR (2009-current)
Art-Exchange.com (2006-current)
Picou Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA (2009-current)
Salon Joose: Artist Collaborative and studio space, Philadelphia, PA, Co-owner/operator (2009-2011)
and Salon Joose: “JOOSE UNLEASHED!” artists internet radio show, Co-owner/operator (2009-2011)
Philadelphia Sculptors – active member (2005-current)
Wire Magic – member (2005- current)
Black Art in America – member (2010-2011)
Tri-State Sculptors – active member (2010-current)
COLLECTIONS (Collection list is available upon request)
Harlem Fine Art Show, New York, NY, represented by
Redfern Fine Art, February 2012
CERES GALLERY, New York, NY “EXPOSURE” Group Exhibit, December 6 – 13, 2011
Thomas Jefferson University Art Show, Philadelphia, PA, November 28 – Dec 2, 2011
REFERN ART SHOW ATLANTA, Atlanta, GA, represented by Redfern Fine Art, November 2011
(POST) Philadelphia Open Studio Tours hosted by Salon Joose Studio, Philadelphia, PA, Group Exhibition, Oct 2011
African Festival of the Arts, Chicago, IL, represented by Redfern Fine Art, September 2011
Hearne Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock, AR, Group Exhibition (Festival At Sea Cruise), July-Aug 2011
ArtJaz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 11th Annual Summer Group Exhibition, June 2011
Salon Joose Studio, Philadelphia, PA, “PASSION & PATHWAYS: BREAKING BARRIERS” Group Exhibition, June 2011, Curated by Anyta Thomas
Jackson Art Gallery, Washington, DC, “32 CURRENT” exhibit for the E.J. Montgomery Scholarship Fund., May 2011
PIFA (Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts), demonstrator, represented by Philadelphia Sculptors, April 2011
ArtJaz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, demonstration workshop, April 2011
African American Art Museum of Philadelphia, demonstration workshop, April 2011
African American Art Museum of Philadelphia, ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY & ART AUCTION GALA., March 2011
Boys & Girls Club, Camden, NJ – collaborated workshop with Parkside Business & Community in Partnership –March 2011
Harlem Fine Art Show, New York, NY, vendor, February 2011
Art in the Atrium Exhibit titled “MEMORIES OF RUSSELL”, represented by ArtJaz Gallery, January 2011
ArtJaz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, “Small Works & More” Group Exhibition, December 2010
African American Art Museum of Philadelphia, .ARTFUL INTENTIONS., December 2010
Thomas Jefferson University Art Show, Philadelphia, PA, November 2010
-- Selected to display work at the Board Committee Meeting Dinner and at the Scott Library
October Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, International Artist Showcase November 2010
Christina Cultural Art Center of Delaware, Wilmington, DE, Solo Exhibition, October 2010
Tri-State Sculptors Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 2010
– Participated in Philasculptors and Tri-State sculptors group exhibits
ArtJaz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, Group Exhibition, August 2010
Salon Joose Studio solo Exhibit, Philadelphia, PA, SHADES OF AN EPIPHANY, July 2010
Boys and Girls Club, Camden, NJ – collaborated workshop with Parkside Business and Community in Partnership (2010)
African American Art Museum of Philadelphia, ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY & ART AUCTION GALA., March 2010
City Hall, Philadelphia, PA, . ON THE RISE -The Art Gallery at City Hall - Inaugural Exhibition of Philadelphia Emerging Artists
– interview spot by 1060am, February 2010
Moody and Assoc Law Firm – private holiday exhibit, Philadelphia, PA December 2009
Hearne Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock, AR, Textile Group Exhibition (Festival At Sea Cruiseline), June 2009
Boys & Girls Club, Camden, NJ – collaborated workshop with Parkside Business & Community in Partnership (2009)
Sande Webster Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, “WHEN MESH IMMITATES LIFE” Solo Exhibition, January 2009
National Black Fine Art Show, represented by Sande Webster Gallery, January 2009
National Black Fine Art Show, represented by Sande Webster Gallery, January 2008
You’ve Been Framed, Newark, DE, .Spiritual Expressions., April 2007
Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery, “Her Story Online Exhibit”, April 2007
Nzinga Cultural Connections, Wilmington, DE, March 2007
City Hall, Philadelphia, PA, .Metals. Exhibition, February 2007
ArtJaz Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, .Heart & Mind. Group Exhibition, February 2007
National Black Fine Art Show, represented by Sande Webster Gallery, January 2007
African American Art Museum of Philadelphia,
”Silent Voices, Loud Echoes”, December 2006
Art Institute of Philadelphia, .Alumni Show., November 2006
Journey Home Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, .Journey Home Artists Group Show., December 2005
Philadelphia International Art Expo, represented by Journey Home Gallery, November 2005
Art Institute of Philadelphia, .Alumni Show., October 2005
Healthcare for the Homeless, Washington, DC, .Journey Home Artists Group Show., June 2005
Journey Home Solo Exhibit, .SPIRITUAL EXPRESSIONS., funded by the Leeway Foundation, May 2005
Resources for Human Development, Philadelphia, PA, Oasis & Journey Home Artists Group Show., April 2005
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