Exhibitions & Recognition
Selected exhibitions, awards, and features highlighting the artist's journey and accomplishments.
Selected Exhibitions
Oakland Museum of California
Featured Artist, "Cultural Narratives" Exhibition
June - September 2023
A solo exhibition featuring a series of large-scale collages exploring the intersection of African cultural heritage and contemporary urban experience.
San Francisco Art Institute
Group Show, "Diaspora Dialogues"
March - May 2022
A curated exhibition featuring artists exploring themes of displacement, cultural identity, and the African diaspora experience through various media.
Berkeley Art Center
Solo Exhibition, "Fragments of Memory"
October - December 2021
An immersive installation combining collage, sound, and projected imagery to create a multisensory exploration of memory and cultural heritage.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland
Featured Artist, "Heritage in Collage"
February - April 2020
A focused exhibition examining the use of collage as a medium for exploring and preserving African American cultural heritage and historical narratives.
African American Art & Culture Complex
Group Exhibition, "Contemporary Voices"
July - September 2021
A collaborative exhibition featuring emerging artists exploring contemporary African American experiences through diverse media, including a series of narrative collages examining urban identity.
762 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Museum of the African Diaspora
Featured in "Patterns of Migration" Exhibition
November 2022 - January 2023
An exhibition exploring themes of migration, displacement, and cultural preservation through visual art. Featured a series of mixed media collages examining the journey of cultural symbols across continents.
685 Mission Street (at 3rd), San Francisco, CA 94105
Nedra Williams Gallery Events
Conjure Collage Art & Design has been featured in several exhibitions at the prestigious Nedra Williams Gallery, showcasing the cultural significance and artistic innovation of our mixed media collage work.
Cultural Heritage Exhibition
Opening reception featuring discussions on the intersection of art and cultural identity
Artist-Led Gallery Tour
Guided exploration of the symbolic elements and techniques used in the collage series
Awards & Press
Awards & Grants
East Bay Express
"Best Visual Artist" Award, 2022
Annual recognition of outstanding contributions to the East Bay arts community.
California Arts Council
Individual Artist Fellowship, 2020
Competitive grant supporting artists creating work that advances cultural dialogue and community engagement.
Oakland Arts Commission
Community Impact Award, 2019
Recognition for artists whose work has made a significant contribution to Oakland's cultural landscape.
Press & Publications
San Francisco Chronicle
Featured Artist Profile, Arts Section, June 2021
"Williams' collages speak to the fragmented yet cohesive nature of cultural identity in the modern world."
Oakland Tribune
Interview Feature, March 2020
"The Oakland artist bringing African heritage to life through innovative collage techniques."
Art in America
Exhibition Review, November 2019
"Conjure Collage represents a vital new voice in contemporary mixed media art, bridging cultural narratives with technical innovation."
Bay Area Cultural Partnerships
Conjure Collage Art & Design has established meaningful partnerships with cultural institutions throughout the Bay Area, contributing to the vibrant artistic dialogue around African American heritage and contemporary art practices.
Educational Workshops
In collaboration with the Museum of the African Diaspora and the African American Art & Culture Complex, Dr. Nedra T. Williams has conducted a series of workshops on collage techniques and cultural storytelling through visual art.
These workshops engage participants of all ages in exploring their own cultural narratives through mixed media art, fostering community dialogue and creative expression.
Community Engagement
Beyond exhibitions, Conjure Collage Art & Design participates in community events, artist talks, and panel discussions at cultural institutions throughout the Bay Area.
These engagements create opportunities for meaningful dialogue about the role of art in preserving cultural heritage and addressing contemporary social issues through creative expression.