Shannon Scates

Shannon Scates (b. 1986, Washington, D.C.) was raised in Prince George’s (P.G.) County, Maryland. Her family culture provided the foundation for the artist she has become. There was pride in their community, pride in their history, and endless stories of the realities of their Black experience. Her art is meant to be a visual celebration intended to uplift the viewer. She “speaks life through art” and desires to use her creative abilities to heal and inspire.

She has exhibited in numerous group shows including Black Beyond Belonging at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, AJOYO in London, in 2020. She had her first solo show in 2021, titled ‘Today Is a Great Day to Be You’, in Baltimore, Maryland. Shannon’s work was also exhibited and auctioned at the 2022 Wearable Art Gala, hosted by Richard and Tina Lawson.

Shannon currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California