Tiguere Contemporary Arts
Investing in Black Contemporary Art, Culture, and Community
FEATURING THE CURRENT INITIATIVE
Washed in Blue
tiguerecontemporary.com | Ty@tiguerecontemporary.com
Our Mission
Tiguere Contemporary Arts is a multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to advancing contemporary artists through exhibitions, education, publications, and community engagement. We create opportunities for artists whose work explores identity, history, spirituality, and cultural memory while making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences.
We believe art is more than something to view. It is a catalyst for dialogue, healing, and transformation.
Why This Work Matters
Many talented artists, particularly Black artists and other historically underrepresented voices, continue to face barriers to exhibition opportunities, professional development, and sustainable careers. Communities also deserve meaningful cultural experiences that invite reflection, conversation, and connection.
Tiguere Contemporary Arts bridges this gap by producing thoughtful exhibitions, educational programming, artist talks, workshops, publications, and collaborative projects that strengthen both artists and audiences.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving cultural ecosystem where artists are valued as leaders, creativity is recognized as a public resource, and contemporary art serves as a powerful force for education, civic engagement, and social connection.
Current Initiative: Washed in Blue
Among our active projects, Washed in Blue is an evolving body of work exploring memory, identity, spirituality, labor, and transformation through indigo, cyanotype, abstraction, and photographic processes. Drawing from historical references while embracing experimental techniques, the project invites viewers to consider the enduring relationship between Black history, material culture, and contemporary artistic practice.
The initiative extends beyond an exhibition to include artist talks, educational workshops, printed publications, and community conversations that deepen public engagement with the work.
Our Programs
Tiguere Contemporary Arts develops programming that includes:
— Curated contemporary art exhibitions
— Artist residencies and commissions
— Public lectures and artist talks
— Community workshops
— Youth and adult arts education
— Exhibition catalogs and publications
— Cultural events that foster dialogue across disciplines
The Impact of Your Support
Contributions made through our fiscal sponsor directly support:
— Artist honoraria and commissions
— Exhibition production and installation
— Educational programming
— Publication design and printing
— Community outreach
— Supplies and materials
— Venue and operational costs
— Organizational sustainability
Every contribution strengthens opportunities for artists while expanding public access to meaningful cultural experiences.
Join Us
By supporting Tiguere Contemporary Arts, you are investing in artists, preserving cultural narratives, and helping create spaces where creativity, history, and community intersect.
Together, we can ensure that contemporary art remains a powerful force for inspiration, education, and lasting cultural impact.
Thank you for helping us build a more vibrant and inclusive artistic future.
HOW TO GIVE
Tiguere Contemporary Arts operates under fiscal sponsorship through People in Partnership (PIP), enabling tax-deductible contributions in support of Washed in Blue and our broader programming.
Organization
Tiguere Contemporary Arts
Fiscal Sponsor
People in Partnership (PIP)
Contact
Ty, Founder
Featured Initiative
Washed in Blue, opening at Creek Collective in early 2027