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Exhibition: Color Riot: Where Color Speaks Loudest"


  • Clearwater Arts Center & Studios 223 Crowell Drive Northwest Concord, NC, 28025 United States (map)

August 2 – Sept. 27, 2025: “Color Riot: Where Color Speaks Loudest"
Curated by Concord-based artist and computer-systems engineer, Dimeji Onafuwa, this Group Exhibition of professional African and African-American artists presents a visual identity characterized by bold, saturated colors inspired by West African fabrics, pop art, and Afrofuturism; Dynamic brushstroke motifs and graphic overlays; and use of grainy textures and handwritten script fonts. Don’t miss these bold and unique artworks! The Opening Reception on Saturday, August 2 will feature presentations by several of the participating artists, with additional events offered over the 2-month Exhibition Period.
Opening Night: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 6–9pm
Live performance or spoken word; Curator & Artist talks; light refreshments.

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios

223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28025

-- MAIN GALLERY –  Use Main Entrance

Participating Artists (so far):

  • Dimeji Onafuwa

  • Sanya Ojikutu

  • Omogbolade Ajayi

  • Robby Moore

  • Justin Ellis

  • J Henry

  • Zaire McPhearson


Earlier Event: August 2
Opening Night: Color Riot: Where Color Speaks Loudest"