I started my art journey at NationHouse, then continued with various classes at art institutions in Washington, DC. At Bell Multicultural High School, now Columbia Heights Education Campus, I studied visual arts. As a college student, I received the Arts and Education grant and taught the Kuumba Arts and Crafts Program from 1995 - 1998. Later, I worked as an independent arts instructor. I led various visual art workshops, such as Kuumba Arts and Crafts Program(1995-1998) and Kuumba Expressions Visual Art Workshops (2015 - 2016), as well as programs at Higher Achievement’s Summer Camp (2003 - 2004;2013) and Young Playwrights' Theater (2012 - 2013). I taught students how to develop their fine motor skills by creating mask cutouts. My approach emphasized offering children choices and encouraging them to make decisions about their work. With over 18 years of experience, I have successfully implemented art lesson plans for students with diverse backgrounds. I always started my lessons ...
The purpose of this blog is to share information regarding the consulting services and work that Ms. Afrika Abney offers and provides as a professional visual artist and art consultant since 1992. In 1992, she was a high school student and 15 years old. Ms. Abney has a proven track record of curating art exhibitions, social media marketing, and graphic designing. Her expertise includes proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel, as well as gallery operations and flyer dissemination.