From Oakland to Brooklyn, these Black-owned art galleries are more than just exhibition spaces—they are incubators for creative expression, cultural dialogue, and community power. Rooted in purpose and vision, each one uplifts a diverse range of artists whose work reflects the depth and dynamism of the Black experience.
Whether spotlighting legends or amplifying rising voices, these galleries play a defining role in shaping the art world. Here are 10 spaces you should know.
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1. Jenkins Johnson Gallery
San Francisco, CA & Brooklyn, NY
Founded in 1996 by American gallerist Karen Jenkins-Johnson, this space has exhibited work by iconic art world figures like Ming Smith, Gordon Parks, and Mary Lovelace O’Neal. Its second location in Brooklyn, called the Jenkins Johnson Projects, goes further by spotlighting emerging artists, Black curators, and more.
