Journey of Artist + AAWA Poetry + Ethiopian Coffee
Sun, May 17
|Gallery Onyx (3rd Floor)
Join us as the African American Writers Association (AAWA) will share poetry inspired by the art in our exhibit and our newest board member,


Time & Location
May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Gallery Onyx (3rd Floor), 600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
About the event
Join us as the African American Writers Association (AAWA) will share poetry inspired by the art in our exhibit, and our newest board member, Tsewone, is the lead person for the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Hear from artists in the, Celebrating Success” annual women’s exhibit and their journey through their art.
AAWA Members are asked to write a poem inspired by the paintings and other works in the exhibit, and then share. For those interested in reading at the event, please email:
For those AAWA members attending from a distance, please view the artwork below and be inspired to write! Please zoom in or screenshot to enlarge. Most pictures have the artist's name beside their work. Please email if you are planning to attend and are interested in sharing a poem. You will have the opportunity to join this event via Zoom below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5095570761?pwd=HfcmPg0NC3SyccxUwsW5AtFhNmOt4K.1&omn=82833020045

























































































