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AL' UMMA ARTIST ZONE
Expression Takes Root and Culture Blossoms
"To create one’s own world takes courage."
- GEORGIA O’KEEFFE -
Dr. Michelle Ferrier aka d.a.f.
Talahassee, FL
d.a.f. is an award-winning mixed media "quilt"artist, technologist and journalist, who usesacrylic, ephemera, fabric, recycled materialsand paper to excavate, layer and exploregeographies and culture.
ADIA JONES
Louisburg, NC
Hi I’m Adia Jones, a born and raised North Carolina artist who paints vibrant and passionate works of art. I have been practicing my craft for 9 years, bringing joy and decor to many homes with my commission work.
“Camille” (Al' Umma ArtWalk art piece)
Adia Tabron Artwork ( Facebook)
SHAMEKA MANSON
Franklinton, NC
Shameka Manson6:55 AM (3 hours ago)to meShameka Manson is a mixed-media painter, educator, and author from Franklinton, North Carolina, whose work highlights her African American and Garifuna heritage.
A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University (2018), she began her professional art career in college and has since exhibited her work in 21 shows across several states including NC, GA & NOLA. She co-authored The Evolution of African American Culture and the Fine Arts with Dr. Willie F. Hooker, contributing a chapter on inclusive pedagogy.
With 15 years of teaching experience, she aims to educate through both classroom instruction and children's literature. She also plans to expand community access to the arts through her organization, Manson’s Art Studio & School, Inc.
Jalonte Williams
Drewry, NC
I was just blessed with the opportunity and acted as if I've been here before lol ...I'm not really sure if I would call myself an artist... I'm more like a Creator... On any given day, you wouldn't just find me painting or drawing .... but on any given day you would find me creating.
I named my artwork B.T.P "Between The Pinez". I never thought I would ever have artwork created on shrink wrap , wrapped around two pine trees... And now I have four. Each individual piece was just something that I had on my mind that day... Nothing special... Just excitement at the opportunity to freestyle professional artwork.
Thank you again for the opportunity.
Shumara "Illuminous" Thomas
Franklinton, NC
Christian Canady
Snow Camp, NC
My Name is Christian Cannady and I love Art and I think that no matter what you go through I know it can be hard sometimes but to always stay on your feet and stand tall and most importantly never give up on your dreams and definitely not yourself.
I created the "Red Hood and Batman Two Sides" piece.
If you would like to see anymore Art it will be on my Instagram: @Iamrobincannady
Myheesa aka Mufasa
Wilmington, NC
“Everything Falls in Place”InspirationI pray over all my painting after pray over this one an owl appeared in the trees. As the sun hits the owl god said “Everything Falls in Place” and my 2025 is a testament to that!
From moving out to getting promoted at my old job but even then I was in a sunken place not knowing if I’m doing the right thing but 555,111,333 would always appear one day I had a melt down and immediately told my mom I was quitting as soon as I said that god sent me a new job yes it’s hard work but the return is legendary. Also getting promoted there in four weeks and now moving to Alabama so yes I can say things most definitely do fall in place!
Brandon Evans
Raleigh, NC
Bio: I’m a N.C artist I been doing it since I was a kid, I’m here to just show the world what I can bring it to the table and also have fun while I’m doing it .
The title of my 2 sided installation in the Al'Umma Art Walk is "With Great Power comes Great Responsibility"
Rose Thomas
Franklinton, NC
There's more but you gotta visit to see it!
"Every artist dips their brush in their own soul, and paints their own nature into their pictures."
- HENRY WARD BEECHER -