Bio

Tanekeya Word

b. 1983 [American]

Lives and works in Washington, DC Metro Area. 

 

Education:

American University, M.A. Arts Management, candidate 2011

Howard University, B.A. English, minor Afro-American Studies 2006

 

Awards:

  • 2010. “Artisan Series Regional Semi-Finalist.” Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Bombay Sapphire. Nationwide Competition

 

Public Collections:

  • 2008. “Sax-ual Healing.” The George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. NO, LA.

 

Selected Collections:

  • 2007. “Donne di lusso: Pucker Up.” Moet Hennessy USA. NY, NY. Corporate Collection

    Solo Exhibitions:

    • July 2008. “Heir Royal Court: Introducing the Duchess.” Busboys & Poets 14th & V. St. Washington, DC.
    • May-June 11, 2008. “Popping: The Rebirth of Fresh.” Harriet’s Alter Ego Gallery. Brooklyn, NY.
    • April 2006. “African Society.” Georgetown University. Washington, DC

    Group Exhibitions:
    • September 29, 2010-Janurary 9, 2011.“Hard Times Require Furious Dancing: The Art Exhibit.” Busboys and Poets 5th & K St. Washington, DC.
    • September 11-October 2, 2010. “Artisan Series.” International Visions Gallery. Washington, DC.
    • July 16, 2008. “20 Pearls.” Jin Lounge. Washington, DC.
    • July 13-15 2008. “Divine Artistry.” Pacific Lounge. Washington, DC.
    • June 22, 2008. “Celebration of the Arts: Strokes of Genius.” Jin Lounge. Washington, DC.
    • June 13-July 2008. “Sh’antology: Shifting Paradigms in the Life of a 30 year-old New Orleans Curator.” Gallerie Isada. Philadelphia, PA.
    • April 5, 2008. “Grand Opening.” DEKKA. Washington, DC.
    • September 5-25, 2007. “Katrina Diaries.” Ratner Gallery. Bethesda, MD.
    •  January 19 - February 11, 2007. “Permanent Collections.” (Artwork in gallery to coincide with play by Thomas Gibson). Karamus House of Performing Arts Theater. Cleveland, OH
    • January 19 - January 21, 2007. Neopolis Art Gallery of Fine Art and Folk Art. Cleveland, OH
    • December-January 2006. “Erotica Exhibition.” Maze Gallery. Philadelphia, PA
    • December 2006. “Growing Roots.” Latino Arts & Media Youth Center. Washington, DC.
    • December 2006. “Black & White Affair.” African American Museum Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA
    • December 2006. “Grand Opening.” Maze Gallery. Philadelphia, PA.
    • April 2006. “Complex Simplicities.” Howard University. Washington, DC.
    • December 2005. “Red Affair.” African American Museum Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA.
    • November 2002. “Student Showcase.” Lulu Vere Childers Gallery. Howard University. Washington, DC.