Washington-based multidisciplinary artist Vincent Keele employs bold color, rhythm, and texture to create a sense of movement across a range of abstract expressionist and symbolic figurative works. Keele is a second-generation, multidisciplinary artist, whose meticulous compositional planning and a love of art history help create stunning works of art. Keele’s work retells the rich history of African Americans, bringing back phenomenal people and places that have been misplaced, forgotten or unknown. He uses various techniques, from traditional to contemporary, to portray his visual narratives.
Born 1970, Lynnwood, California, he lives and works in Washington State
EDUCATION:
Vilppu Academy – Figure Drawing – Online Academy
Platt College – Visual Communication Certificate – Ontario, California
Booker Serigraph Studios – La Puente, California
Self-Taught Education Books from Ateliers and Chicago Art Institute Art Course – Life Long Study
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2024
Schack Art Center, Dipped In Paint – Everett, Washington
Fredderick Holmes and Co Gallery , Black – Seattle, WA
2022
CoCA Gallery, The Canvas Speaks – Seattle, Washington
Fredderick Holmes and Co Gallery – Seattle, WA
2019
Abstracted Light – Online Exhibition
Burien Community Center, The Thomas Collection – Burien, Washington
Scarlet Ibis Galler, You and Me – Burien, Washington
Zolas Cafe, Faces – Auburn, Washington
Renegade Red Studio and Gallery, Abstracted Color – Hoquiam , Washington
2018
Northwest African American Museum, BPP 50th
– Seattle, Washington
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2025
Love Art Salon/ Seattle Art Fair – Seattle, WA
Perry and Carlson Gallery – Mt Vernon, WA
Fredderick Holmes and Co Gallery – Seattle, WA
Northwest Museum of Art – La Conner, WA
Fredderick Holmes and Co Gallery – Seattle, WA
2024
Frederick Holmes and Company, Black – Seattle, Washington
Seattle Black Renaissance Seattle, Washington
2023
Frederick Holmes and Company, Everyday Black – Seattle, Washington
Northwest African American Museum – Colors of Life – Seattle, Washington
2022
CoCA Gallery, Convergence Of Marks – Seattle, Washington
Schack Art Center, Renaissance Unmasked – Everett, Washington
Black Art Is Black History – Seattle, Washington
Framed Art Show – Cleveland, Ohio
AACCES Art Show – Richland, Washington
Museum of Northwest Art – La Conner, Washington
Abstracted Color – Seattle, Washington
Truth B Told – Seattle, Washington
2021
Fox Studios, My Kind Of People TV Show – Century City, California
Truth B Told – Seattle, Washington
Art Noir Gallery – Seattle, Washington
Faces – Seattle, Washington
Framed Art Show, Maya – Cleveland, Ohio
2020
Seattle Art Fair, Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair – Seattle, Washington
Florence Biennale – Florence, Italy
Harlem Fine Arts Show – Harlem, New York
2019
Art of Soul – National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center – Wilberforce, Ohio
Cole Contemporary Gallery – Edmonds, Washington
Gallery Onyx – Seattle, Washington
Aurora Gallery – Vancouver, Washington
C-Art Gallery – Seattle, Washington
Gallery Onyx – Seattle, Washington
City of Shoreline- Shoreline, Washington
Art in the Park – Des Moines, Washington
West Port Art Festival – West Port, Washington
Alki Arts Fair – West Seattle, Washington
2018
Cole Gallery, Masters of Contemporary – Edmonds, Washington
10th Anniversary of C-Art Gallery – Seattle, Washington
Art ‘n Soul – A Celebration Of Black Joy – Gallery Onyx – Seattle, Washington
Juan De Fuca Art Festival – Port Angeles, Washington
Art in the Park – Des Moines, Washington
West Port Art Festival – West Port, Washington
Alki Arts Fair – West Seattle, Washington
Kirkland Summer Festival – Kirkland, Washington
The Black Panther Art and Fashion Exhibition – Seattle, Washington
Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair – Chimacum, Washington
C-Art Gallery – Seattle, Washington
SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
City of Shoreline Public Arts Collection – Shoreline, Washington
Intatia Foundation – Seattle, Washington
Kam Interior Design – Westchester, New York
Fox TV Studio, Our Kind Of People TV Show – Century City, California
Denney Juvenile Justice Center – Everett, Washington
Oregon State University – Eugene, Oregon
City of Shoreline Public Arts Collection – Shoreline, Washington
Denney Juvenile Justice Center – Everett, Washington
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center – Wilberforce, Ohio
City of Shoreline Public Arts Collection – Shoreline, Washington
Junebaby Restaurant Collections – Seattle, Washington
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center – Wilberforce, Ohio
Freeman Design Studios Art Collection – Kissimmee, Florida
Denney Juvenile Justice Center – Everett, Washington
Black Panther Party – Walnut Creek, California
LIHI Housing Institute – Seattle, Washington
Puyallup Watershed – Puyallup, Washington
PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS:
James Beard Winning Chef Eduardo Jordan
Lola Scott-Freeman Luxury Interior Designer
Oregon State University
Terry McMillan, Novelist
City of Shoreline
City of Seattle
Intatai Foundation
Kam Interior Luxury Designs
Fox TV Studios
Low Housing Authority
Puyallup Watershed
Betterman Foundation
National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
Kathleen Cleaver of Black Panther Party
Shanti Parikh, Ph.D, Professor and Chair of African and African American Studies
Elmer Dixon of Co-Founder of Black Panther Party Seattle
Uree Leister of Black Panther Party
Eric Moutjahid of Black Panther Party
Vanetta Molson-Turner of Black Panther Party
Bobby Seale of President of Black Panther Party
Monarch Art & Frame, Inc.
Denney Juvenile Justice Center
Northwest African American Museum
Aaron Dixon Founder of Black Panther Party Seattle
Yomi Adegoke, British Journalist And Writer
King County Metro
PUBLIC PROJECTS:
Belltown Mural Fest – Belltown, Washington
Firestone Mural – Ballard, Washington
The Dancer’s Light City Sculpture – Everett, Washington
Belltown Mural Fest – Belltown, Washington
Seattle Folklife Mural – Seattle, Washington
Curator of All Eyez on Me Exhibition – Shoreline, Washington
Fresh Paint Festival, Piano Mural – Everett, Washington
Doused Mural – Everett, Washington
King County Bus Shelter Mural
Rapture Mural – Everett, Washington
The Future Is Ours – City of Shoreline
Yesler Terrace Apartment Building Architectural Design – Seattle, Washington
Seattle Folklife – Bothell, Washington
Family Adaptability Mural – Shoreline, Washington
Living Free Mural – Hillman City, Washington
Family Adaptability Mural – City Of Shoreline
King County Bus Shelter Mural
Denney Juvenile Justice Center Mural – Everett, Washington
Seattle Folklife, Lagom – Seattle, Washington
Kam Chancellor/Richard Sherman – Legion Sports Bar Grand Opening – Bellevue, Washington
Saatchi Art, Artist Feature – Santa Monica, California
City of Shoreline, Juneteenth Mural – Everett, Washington
Kent Traffic Signal Box Mural
Denney Juvenile Justice Center, Better Together Mural – Everett, Washington
King County Bus Shelter Mural
Amazon Fresh, Entryway Mural – Central District Seattle, Washington
Northwest African American Museum, Let’s Talk Art Mural – Seattle, Washington
City of Shoreline, The Dancer Public Art Sculpture Tour – Shoreline, Washington
Fremont Art Council, Unite Mural for the Fremont Solstice Parade – Fremont, Washington
Curator of Abstracted Exhibition – Online
Vann Studios, Curator of Predators and Women Exhibition – Belltown, Washington
Seed Arts, Curator at Community Art Create – Columbia Hillman Arts & Cultural District – Hillman City,
Washington
King County Bus Shelter Mural
Seed Arts, Columbia Hillman Arts & Cultural District Mural Program – Hillman City, Washington
Africa Town, Cultural Mural for the Office of Arts & Culture – Central District Seattle, Washington
Seattle Black Panther Party, Curation of An Evening with Kathleen Cleaver for the Seattle Black Panther Party 50th Anniversary
Seattle Black Panther Party, Curation of The Black Panther Art and Fashion Exhibition for the Seattle Black Panther Party 50th Anniversary
Freeman Foundation, United States
AWARDS:
Brand Ambassador for Jerry’s Artarama
Saatchi Art Featured Artist
Jerry Goldstein Foundation & Jerry’s Artarama Artist Grant
Saatchi Art Featured Artist
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center – Certificate of Achievement
Featured Artist at the Festival Sundiata
Ezine Articles – Expert Author Certificate
Featured Artist at Shoreline Arts Festival
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Northwest Regional Finalist
Gallery Onyx Honorable Mention Award
Featured Artist at Gallery Onyx
Best In Show Award
Press Media
https://www.schack.org/dipped-in-paint
www.mukilteobeacon.com/story/2024/01/10/a-and-e/schack-features-artwork-of-vincent-
keele/25528.html
https://www.heraldnet.com/life/music-theater-and-more-whats-happening-in-snohomish-county-103/
https://preview-art.com/highlight/dipped-in-paint-a-painted-legacy/
https://southseattleemerald.com/2018/02/22/onyx-fine-arts-collective-re-opens-gallery-in-grand-
fashion/
ttps://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/discovering-new-artists-of-african-descent-in-the-pacific-
northwest/
https://canvas.saatchiart.com/art/art-news/in-celebration-of-black-history-month-interpreting-history-
with-vincent-keele
https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/discovering-new-artists-of-african-descent-in-the-pacific-
northwest/
https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/seattle-area-art-events-celebrating-black-
history-month/
RESIDENCIES:
Casa Na Ilha Art Residence – Ilha Bela, Brazil
MAGINZE FEATURES
Public Display Art Magazine
Preview Art Magazine
Canvas Rabel Art Magazine
Northwest Folklife Magazine
Trapxart Art Magazine
