ALTERED STATE BY STANLEY ONAH - AT KRAFT DALSTON

  • Renée Chinakwe-Venn

During my tenure at Camden Black Creatives CIC, I seized an opportunity to elevate one of our visual artists by securing an exhibition venue in London. Collaborating closely with the venue, I facilitated an artist residency agreement, ultimately arranging for Stanley Onah to showcase his work at Kraft for a four-week period. I also organized an impactful exhibit opening/private view at the venue at no additional cost. Witnessing the success of Stanley Onah's showcase, I leveraged my network and advocacy skills to negotiate placement of his paintings in a small art gallery shop in Central London . The outcome was astounding as Stanley's pieces gained traction, resulting in significant sales and even warranting an increase in his prices—a testament to the power of strategic partnerships and proactive promotion in the creative industry.