About Dianne Smith

Creativity and Cultural Identity

ARTIST CV

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2023   Dianne Smith: Two Turntables and a Microphone, Celebrating Fifty Years of Hip-hop, The Bronx Museum, Bronx, NY. 

2020    STUFF: a celebration of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls, Milstein Center, Barnard   College, New York City, Curated by Sou Leo.

2019    Jankunu Come Out, Governors Island, New York, Curated by Savona McClain.    

2017    Dianne Smith, Twisted Woven Tied, Materials for the Arts, Long Island City, NY, Curated by Dianne Smith.

Dianne Smith, Re: Harlem, Artist, and the Archive, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Harlem Triennial, New York City, Curated by Sou Leo.

2016    Dianne Smith, Intersections, ReFind Gallery, Allentown, PA, Curated by Dianne Smith.

            Dianne Smith, Intersections, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA, Curated by Dianne Smith.

Dianne Smith, Intersections, 724 ReFind Gallery, Allentown, PA, Curated by Dianne        Smith.

2015    Dianne Smith at Long Gallery, Sol Studios, New York City. Curated by Lewis Long.

2013    Dianne Smith, No Limits, Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke   Virginia, Curated by David Mickenberg.

2012    Dianne Smith, Surface & Soul, Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, Virginia, Curated by Brandon Adams and Dianne Smith.

2011    Within Shadows Cast, Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, Virginia

            Where Are We Now, Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, Virginia.

            Syllogisms, RFA Gallery, New York City. Curated by Dianne Smith and Paula Coleman.

2006    Live Artfully, Kalahari, New York City.

2005    My View: A Black Girl’s Thoughts on Canvas, Hearne Fine Art, Little Rock, 

Arkansas. Curated by Garbo Hearne.

2003    The Duplicity of the Proletariat, UFA Gallery, New York City. Curated by Carol Sims and Lawrence Finney.

2002    Unbroken, UFA Gallery, New York City. Curated by Carol Sims and Lawrence 

            Finney.

            Unbroken, Diggs Gallery Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem, 

            North Carolina. Curated by Belinda Tate.

Artistic Vision

I am committed to celebrating artistic expression that uplifts and connects communities throughout the African Diaspora. My goal is to transcend art, telling powerful stories of resilience, transformation, and heritage, inviting viewers to deeply engage and find meaning in every piece and how it connects to their lived experience.

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Welcome to Dianne Smith Art - Where Creativity Meets Community

At Dianne Smith Art, we believe that art is more than just a form of expression; it is a powerful medium that brings people together. It is the epoxy that holds a culture together. Dive into a world of creativity where each piece tells a story, and every brushstroke resonates with emotion. Join us in our mission to connect communities through art, fostering a space where creativity flourishes. Whether you are a curator, educator, artist, or art lover, we invite you to explore our exhibitions, workshops, and events. Together, let’s build a community that thrives on the beauty of artistic expression.

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