The Influence1 Foundation is initiating an annual program slated as 1Urban Gallery^TM . The program is proposed to encourage exposure to and the exploration of culture by incorporating quality artwork into the daily lives of urban youth.

1Urban Gallery is one of the many projects by The Influence1 Foundation.  This year’s theme is “Education: A Reflection of Life.” We have asked participants to submit works that are congruent with this theme and will help to promote the positive representation of people of color that may be minimized in mainstream galleries and museums.

Artist who have pieces on display by the Gallery include: George Hunt, Danny Broadway, LaShun Beal, Emery, Renee Dickerson, NJ Woods and Kenji.

In order to be properly displayed to the public, all artwork will be preserved by mounting and framing provided through a corporate sponsorship by Frame It Now®. After being displayed at designated locations, the art pieces will rotate among public school sites throughout Memphis. We believe through this rotation process, urban youth and community leaders will warmly receive the art and artist–for it is our belief that education is not just a process, but is about experience and exposure.