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This drawing honors my Great and Grandmothers and Fathers with whom I learned so many life-giving words of wisdom through proverbs and their examples of sacrifice and service. I was also inspired by a photo of Bahian Elders during a festival in Brazil. 
 
Contact the Artist for arrangements and more Information: 
Sharon Lee Minor / Auntie Afrika 
prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
Prints and postcards are also available at: 
www.artwanted.com/akua/shop

LET THE ANCESTORS SPEAK-SHARON LEE MINOR

Start HERE or wander on your own throughout the exhibition. If you have your e-catalogue you will be able to find the artist you may be interested in. Be sure to contact the artist DIRECTLY!

BLACK BODIES LAYOUT

Contact the Baba Harris for more info: 
DIRECTLY: 
hlivingston40@yahoo.com 
 
443-710-2600

DOUGLASS

Contact the Paul Chalmus for more info: 
DIRECTLY: 
chalmusp@gmail.com 
 
443-897-0305 (Mobile) 
410-728-3005 (Home)

UNTITLED

Contact the Marcus Pettiford for more info: 
DIRECTLY: 
kidwifdacrayon@icloud.com 
443-965-7508

I AM ODB (Consciousness v. Mental Health),

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hlivingston40@gmail.com

MACDANIELS

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jerryprettyman@gmail.com

MILES DAVIS-

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SELF-PORTRAIT

The late J. W. Valentine captured this moment right after Sharon Lee Minor premiered her choreographed one-woman version of the title for critical review by local visual/performance artists and critics. The dance was later performed in the annual Black Arts Festival held in Columbus, Ohio and atop the sculpture by Melvin Edwards. 
 
This is a part of A MINOR ENTERPRISE Collection and shown exclusively for this virtual exhibition.

THE COLOR PURPLE

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ambushfaith4@gmail.com

SPIRIT BOX

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kidwifdacrayons@icloud.com 
443-965-7508

Feast or Famine (Consciousness v. Mental Health)

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Pen and ink on paper. 
 
Contact the Artist: ridechilly@yahoo.com

STROLLING PEOPLE

"My picture is made of acrylic black paint; crushed glass I used a glue gun to glue down the crush glass and to make the trim lines pop out more And white glitter." 
 
You can contact me at tracie_3744@msn.com

This painting depicts the Elmina Castle, Cape Coast, Ghana (left) and the ceremony held to celebrate th installation of the Gate of the Exonerated in New York City, USA. 
 
Material: Mixed Media (ink, watercolor, mica) 
on heavy Arches printers paper. 
22X30 inches (landscape orientation) 
 
 
Contact the Artist for shipping arrangements and additional Information: 
Sharon Lee Minor / Auntie Afrika 
prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
Prints are also available.

EXONERATED ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

Contact Yvonne for Cost and Shipping Info: 
 
yvonnebutler85@gmail.com

BLACK BODIES BLACKNIFICENT/GIFT SHOP

TO PURCHASE ITEMS FEATURED IN THE GIFT SHOP CONTACT THE ARTISTS DIRECTLY: 
 
YVONNE BUTLER 
yvonnebutler85@gmail.com 
 
JACI CAPRICE CLARK 
www.thinkingcaproduction.com 
 
BENJAMIN CRUMPLER 
bcrumpler06@gmail.com 
benjamin3@gmail.com 
 
SHARON LEE MINOR 
prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
JACADRA YOUNG 
jacadrayoung@gmail.com 
 
WANDA SPENCE 
wls40@icloud.com 
 
To purchase "LOVELIKEWATER"--both the Studio and Live Versions. Each is offered at $2.50 per download through BANDCAMP. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE THE BANDCAMP APP in order to make a purchase and/or stream the songs. link: https://blastoff1975.bandcamp.com/

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BLACK BODIES IN WHITE SPACES: A Question of Values E-CATALOGUE IS AVAILABLE!!! 
VISIT THE EXHIBITION WITH YOUR OWN VIRTUAL GUIDEBOOK 
Descriptions of Artwork 
Essays/Commentaries 
Artist’s Contact information 
Prices of Artwork 
Download is Easy & Permanent 
Purchase through Paypal 
 
Contact: 
Sharon Lee Minor King Ph.D. 
Curator 
A MINOR ENTERPRISE 
Prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
50+ pages 
$25 USD 
 
5 EASY Steps to purchase 
1. Contact E-Catalogue via prof.k.2013.com 
2. An invoice from A MINOR ENTERPRISE will be sent directly to you. 
3. Payment must be receive befrore E-Catalogue is available for download. 
4. Upon receipt of payment the link will be sent directly to your email for an exclusive download. 
5. ENJOY!!!

BLACK BODIES SIGNAGE POSTERS-without price

GIFT SHOP SIGNAGE

Please contact the Artist for pricing, shipping and more info: 
 
angie_c1962@yahoo.com

A MINOR ENTERPRISE is a consultancy and cultural exchange firm that produces quality educational materials representing communities globally.  
Sharon Lee Minor King (aka Auntie Afrika) is the Founder/Sole Proprietor. 
A MINOR ENTERPRISE has been providing professional services and quality artworks representing artists and diverse communities since 1991. 
 
For more information about upcoming events and activities contact: 
Sharon Lee Minor King, Ph.D. 
Prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
TO GIFT/DONATE (USD) GO TO PAYPAL: 
https://www.paypal.com/ 
Email: 
sallotey1@msn.com 
Or Phone: 
301-775-0071 
 
No amount is too small during these unprecedented times for the Arts community.

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"UNPLUGGED" 
Beauty found in unfinished connection. 
16X20 
Black & White; PRINT 
 
Phone: (845) 213-6930 Email: abbyophotography1@gmail.com 
https://www.abbyophotography.com/

UNPLUGGED

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Contact the Artist for more info: 
 
angie_c1962@yahoo.com

HONORING SENATOR JOHN LEWIS@ CAPITOL

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16X20 
Black & White; PRINT 
A safe, protected place. 
Phone: (845) 213-6930 Email: abbyophotography1@gmail.com 
 
https://www.abbyophotography.com/

"SANCTUARY"

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wandaspence086@gmail.com

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI-pencil on paper

1. ARTIST: DARLENE COATES 
2. TITLE OF THE ARTWORK: SHOOT THE MOON 
3. DIMENSIONS: 16.45X11.25 
4. MEDIUM: PHOTOGRAPH, JPG 
5. DATE: 9/2025 
6. ABOUT THE IMAGE: THE IMAGE OF THE MOON WAS TAKEN AFTER 
CHILDHOOD FRIEND CHALLENGED ME TO PHOTOGRAPH SOMETHING I&#39;VE 
NEVER DONE BEFORE; THE MOON. MUCH LIKE WHEN WE WERE KIDS, I WOULD NOT BE BACK 
DOWN AND SPENT THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF THE MONTH SHOOTING THE MOON. 
7. YOUR CONTACT INFO: dacoates@comcast.net 
8. WEBSITE: N/A 
9. PRICE NFS/TBD

THE MOON

Oil Pastel on Paper. 
 
Reminiscent of Buddha statues I saw in Bangkok in the 1980’s 
 
Contat the Artist: ridechilly@yahoo.com

MEDITATING BUDDHA

ELIJAH PIERCE RECEIVES HONARARY DEGREE

Faith in motion - Dancing in HIS Glory. 
 
Black & White; PRINT 
16X20 inches 
 
Phone: (845) 213-6930 Email: abbyophotography1@gmail.com

DEVOTION

This photograph is a part of the A MINOR ENTERPRISE COLLECTION available exclusively for this virtual exhibition.

ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU

Contact the Artist directly for pricing, shipping, and more info: 
 
benjamin3@gmail.com

For more info contact the artist DIRECTLY: 
 
sotrueart@gmail.com

Contact the Artist for price, shipping and info: 
 
candidart4@gmail.com

BB FISH

Inspired by the disciplined work of ancient Egyptian artisans and craftsman the symbolic "Eye of Horus/Heru" oversees the beauty captured within an impulsive celebration of the Chrysanthemum that is so valued as one of the "Four Gentleman" of traditional art and philosophy of Chinese painting. 
 
Contact the Artist for shipping arrangements and more Information: 
Sharon Lee Minor / Auntie Afrika 
prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
Prints and postcards are also available at: 
www.artwanted.com/akua/shop

APPLYING WISDOM

FLOATING FLOWER

For more info contact the Artist: 
 
sotrueart@gmail.com

1. ARTIST: DARLENE COATES 
2. TITLE OF THE ARTWORK: NEW ARTIC JUNGLE 
3. DIMENSIONS: 4.9x8.33 
4. MEDIUM: BLACK CONSTRUCTION PAPER, WHITE GEL MARKER 
5. DATE: 4/2026 
6. ABOUT THE DRAWING: THE DRAWING "ARCTIC JUNGLE" IS A SIMPLE LINE 
DRAWING ON BLACK PAPER CREATED AFTER WATCHING THE NEWS ABOUT 
THE FLORA AND FAUNA GROWING AFTER THE ICEBERGS MELT AND FALL 
AWAY. WHAT ELSE WILL REEMERGE? 
7. YOUR CONTACT INFO: dacoates@comcast.net 
8. WEBSITE: N/A 
9. PRICE NFS/TBD

NEW ARTIC JUNGLE

The dilemma of a woman denied her African name and given a name that delegates her to an inhumane status. I used my photolense to frame the viewers perspective to see through and into the natural vegetation around her. It symbolizes for me a Black Sacred Cosmos that protects her. 
Contact the Artist directly for pricing, shipping, and more info: 
 
ambushfaith4@gmail.com

TalesOfTheKubaWhite

A recent collaboration with three scientists - a Biochemist, Molecular Science, and Astrophysicist, inspired me to delve deeper into the questions of Matter as it relates to how it reconfigures into form and artifacts. 
Using basic marbling techniques I allowed the miture of titanium white to travel with minimal intrusion on blac xuan paper. There are over 50 uniquely different samples of this experiment. This one is my favorite. 
 
 
 
Contact the Artist for the original and/or digital copies and more shipping Information: 
Sharon Lee Minor / Auntie Afrika 
 
prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
https://www.paypal.me/AMINORENTERPRISE

ETERNITY

1. ARTIST: DARLENE COATES 
2. TITLE OF THE ARTWORK: BRONCO 
3. DIMENSIONS: 8.89x7.87 
4. MEDIUM: PENCIL, BLACK MARKER 
5. DATE: 7/2025 
6. ABOUT THE DRAWING: &quot;BRONCO&quot; IS A DOODLE. IT WAS SKETCHED ON A 
NOTEPAD, THEN REDRAWN WITH MORE DETAIL LATER ON HEAVIER. I IMAGINED 
 
HORSES BUCK AND DANCE. 
7. YOUR CONTACT INFO: dacoates@comcast.net 
8. WEBSITE: N/A 
9. PRICE NFS/TBD

BRONCO

During these very challenging times for artists, arts organizations, and the audiences that enjoy them... 
 
Please continue to support the quality work A MINOR ENTERPRISE has provided since 1991. 
 
Thanks in advance.

Funding support has been provided by the Maryland State Arts Council (Creativity Grant) and the Individual Artist/Scholars Grant of the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD. 
 
BE SURE TO TAKE THE EXHIBITION SURVEY available on: 
www.octaghanahouse2025.com/octaghanaschool on each artwork

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Efforts are made to provide accessibility to viewers by describing what is viewed in closed captions. It is recommended that visually limited participants get assistance with someone who is willing to describe what is happening onscreen. Thank you.

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"KENNY THE NOBLE CAT" 
16X20 
Black & White; PRINT 
 
Phone: (845) 213-6930 Email: abbyophotography1@gmail.com 
Phone: (845) 213-6930 Email: abbyophotography1@gmail.com

KENNY THE NOBLE CAT

There are only 5 copies of this print left within the 
A MINOR ENTERPRISE COLLECTION. 
 
If interested, contact A MINOR ENTERPRISE 
for arrangements and more Information: 
Sharon Lee Minor King, PhD. Curator 
 
prof.k.2013@gmail.com 
 
https://www.paypal.me/AMINORENTERPRISE

BLACK BODIES-MLKING-

BLACK BODIES IN WHITE SPACES: A Question of Values has dual meanings. It invites YOU to explore Elements of Art and Principles of Design commonly accepted as "universal", by using black/white media and the values in between.

It also addresses what happens to artists who show in public spaces, but often may not attract audiences because of cultural/historical values differences. 
Do artist lose contact/context within their own community? Will members of the artist’s culture of origin visit? What do artists sacrifice when they must follow rules, policies, and practices that do not reflect their own cultural values and supporters? 

WELCOME to our Exhibit within a "NEUTRALIZED ZONE" where both YOU & ARTISTS can meetup anytime and start a conversation on your own terms! 

Contact the artists by clicking on each image for info. TAKE THE TOUR, and, be sure to visit the GIFT SHOP. ENJOY the music, or turn it off by using the NAVIGATIONAL ARROWS. YOU are in charge!
ENJOY the PROCESS!

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Hokusai

MALE-2

WOMAN WITH BRAIDS WALKING

MALE-1

A Silhouette of young Zachary Douglin, an aspiring artist in his own right, admiring the work of his Grandmother Sylvia Douglin.