Ms. Afrika Abney attended Bell from 1991-1993. She graduated in 1993 and was 16 at that time. Years later, Ms. Abney donated the painting shown in the above photo. Additionally, she gave away the clothing articles and jewelry shown in the photo above.
Ms. Abney's art teacher when she was a student was Mr. Jorge Somarriba.
While, Ms. Abney was a high school student, she was invited to participate in the Congresswoman's Art Competition which took place in 1992 and 1993. During that time, she became a consultant.
Ms. Abney's art teacher when she was a student was Mr. Jorge Somarriba.
While, Ms. Abney was a high school student, she was invited to participate in the Congresswoman's Art Competition which took place in 1992 and 1993. During that time, she became a consultant.
past services (partial listing)
Educational
From 1995 - 2018, Ms. Afrika Abney has provided educational services at a wide variety of venues in Washington, D.C. She uses her formal training and education in the arts to provide workshops and offer instruction. Ms. Abney possess a strong sense of artistry and forward-thinking, that is consistently displayed across all art pieces. She has developed great expertise in maintaining a productive classroom environment and emphasizing on student involvement in the learning process so that each student achieves the learning objectives.
Ms. Abney is a recipient of the Young Artist Grant from the DC Commissions on the Arts and Humanities in 2003 and the recipient of the Arts in Education Grant from the DC Commissions on the Arts and Humanities from 1995 - 1998. She has provided educational consulting services for numerous small businesses, community centers, and non profits. Some of them include The Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, D.C., Higher Achievement, Kingdom Kids Care, M.O.M.I.E.S TLC, Reading Partners, Center City PCS, DC International School - DCI, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Dance Institute of Washington (DIW), Roda Movements, Mundo Verde Public Charter School, Young Playwrights' Theatre(YPT), and Young Women's Drumming Empowerment (YWDEP).
From 1995 - 2018, Ms. Afrika Abney has provided educational services at a wide variety of venues in Washington, D.C. She uses her formal training and education in the arts to provide workshops and offer instruction. Ms. Abney possess a strong sense of artistry and forward-thinking, that is consistently displayed across all art pieces. She has developed great expertise in maintaining a productive classroom environment and emphasizing on student involvement in the learning process so that each student achieves the learning objectives.
Ms. Abney is a recipient of the Young Artist Grant from the DC Commissions on the Arts and Humanities in 2003 and the recipient of the Arts in Education Grant from the DC Commissions on the Arts and Humanities from 1995 - 1998. She has provided educational consulting services for numerous small businesses, community centers, and non profits. Some of them include The Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, D.C., Higher Achievement, Kingdom Kids Care, M.O.M.I.E.S TLC, Reading Partners, Center City PCS, DC International School - DCI, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Dance Institute of Washington (DIW), Roda Movements, Mundo Verde Public Charter School, Young Playwrights' Theatre(YPT), and Young Women's Drumming Empowerment (YWDEP).
Post Card Dissemination
Post cards disseminated at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on March 5, 2020 by Ms. Afrika Abney.
Ms. Afrika Abney has over 20 years of experiences in postcard dissemination. She recently disseminated several post cards that announced the recent release of Discover Me.. Without You, a book published by Jonetta Rose Barras and Esther Productions, Inc. Edited by Jonetta Rose Barras at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on March 5, 2020. Ms. Abney has not disseminated any postcards in person since March 5, 2020
Post cards disseminated at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on March 5, 2020 by Ms. Afrika Abney.
Ms. Afrika Abney has over 20 years of experiences in postcard dissemination. She recently disseminated several post cards that announced the recent release of Discover Me.. Without You, a book published by Jonetta Rose Barras and Esther Productions, Inc. Edited by Jonetta Rose Barras at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on March 5, 2020. Ms. Abney has not disseminated any postcards in person since March 5, 2020
Programming
Ms. Afrika Abney provided programming services for the Malcolm X Drummers, Esther Productions, Inc, DC Department of Parks and Recreation Center.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers and Esther Productions, Inc, Washington, D.C.. Responsible for hosting, setting up tables, clean up, interior decorating, stage designing, and recruiting participants. Sounds of Hope at Potter's House (2012), The Gift (October 2015; October 2016, and October 21, 2017); Building Family in the 21st Century (June 2016); Painting Your Future Bright: A Sip and Paint for Girls Ages 13 - 17 (March 16, 2019); and PaintSpiration: An Interactive Workshop designed for girls ages 13 through 17 (May 4, 2019).
PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Esther Productions, Inc., Washington D.C.. November 2004 - March 2006. Designed and implemented community outreach programs for Esther Productions, Inc.. This involved developing program objectives, identifying potential audience, and developing outreach campaigns for the targeted population. With Esther Productions, Inc also helped create in school - programs that focused on middle school girls growing without their fathers.
PROGRAM MONITOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Washington, DC. 2001 - 2001. Responsible for oversight of the Summer Arts Program. Duties also included maintenance of the database and general administration.
Ms. Afrika Abney provided programming services for the Malcolm X Drummers, Esther Productions, Inc, DC Department of Parks and Recreation Center.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers and Esther Productions, Inc, Washington, D.C.. Responsible for hosting, setting up tables, clean up, interior decorating, stage designing, and recruiting participants. Sounds of Hope at Potter's House (2012), The Gift (October 2015; October 2016, and October 21, 2017); Building Family in the 21st Century (June 2016); Painting Your Future Bright: A Sip and Paint for Girls Ages 13 - 17 (March 16, 2019); and PaintSpiration: An Interactive Workshop designed for girls ages 13 through 17 (May 4, 2019).
PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Esther Productions, Inc., Washington D.C.. November 2004 - March 2006. Designed and implemented community outreach programs for Esther Productions, Inc.. This involved developing program objectives, identifying potential audience, and developing outreach campaigns for the targeted population. With Esther Productions, Inc also helped create in school - programs that focused on middle school girls growing without their fathers.
PROGRAM MONITOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Washington, DC. 2001 - 2001. Responsible for oversight of the Summer Arts Program. Duties also included maintenance of the database and general administration.