Amina Coleman-Davis b. 2001 Richmond, VA

I was born and raised in the East End of Richmond, Virginia and found my interests in the arts by observing the creative talents of my family. My family is full of musicians, singers, and dancers so from a young age I was heavily encouraged to continue pursuing my dreams in fine art.

Their support combined with my own dedication and tenacity allowed me to graduate from Henrico High School’s Center for the Arts Visual Arts Program in 2019 with massive artistic accolades, including a national medal from Scholastic’s Art & Writing Program, a wonderful experience at Radford University’s Governor's School for the Visual and Performing Arts,  and multiple exhibitions.

I was awarded my BFA in Painting and Printmaking with a Minor in Art History by Virginia Commonwealth University in December of 2022. Whilst enrolled I thrived creatively and received major acknowledgement of my artistic dedication in the form of multiple awards including The Black History In the Making Award, Outstanding Achievement in Art Foundation Award, and consistent Dean’s List recognition. 

I am currently based in Richmond, Virginia. My most recent adventures include organizing my first solo exhibition Soft Spot: Excavations of Tenderness, getting the opportunity to chat yarn and identity with Lisa Woolfork of the Stitch Please Podcast, and illustrating the second edition of Tisa Melton's poetry anthology, Through My Lens.