The Black Academy of Art

The Black Academy of Art aims to establish an academy where chosen artists can learn not only about art but also about a lifestyle. This suggests a holistic approach to mentorship, where the chosen artists not only refine their artistic skills but also gain insights into Stokes’ personal philosophies, techniques, and even aspects of his personal life that inform his artistry. This academy will provide a unique opportunity for emerging artists to receive guidance in former Italian capital of Florence, It.

Focusing on artists of the diaspora, Stokes brings exposure to a cultural group historically ommited from the western canon we call fine art. By combining mentorship and artistic expression, Stokes seeks to create and distribute seeds of exposure, producing a meaningful impact on both individual artists and the broader artistic community