About the Artist
Ava Cosey, gifted artist & printmaker and a HBCU Business Education graduate.
In 1997, I had an epiphany that catapulted into a creative, remarkable and phenomenal talent. Art rejuvenates the soul. With each painting, I experience infinite inspiration; and, I am fascinated by the mystery of visualization and its startling effect. I am dedicated to my gift and my passion is to share my God given talents. I work in all mediums, i.e., oil, acrylic, pastels, ink and mixed media. I also work with the process of monoprints, silkscreens, etchings, sculpting and fiber arts. I use vivid colors, majestic characters and universal themes in my work. I love painting ancestral, meaningful images, places and things. My goal is to capture the interest of the viewer by creating a visual story that will intrigue and invoke emotions which relates to their experiences. |
THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
'This designation is the highest designation that the Texas State Legislature gives in the arts.'
Texas State Artist - 3x Nominated
2021-2022
2019-2020
2015-2016
American Women Artists
Holocaust Museum Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston Art Circle
Museum of Fine Arts Houston
5A - Museum of Fine Arts
Oil Painters of America
The National League of American Pen Women
Bayou City Branch, First Vice President
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Charter Member
Honoree - National & International Artist
Black History Scholarship Gala
Houston, Texas
HOUSTON METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
METRO Boardroom
METRO awards Ava Cosey for her impact on the arts.
METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, staff, committee and community joined in an official ceremony in the celebration presenting crystal award in honor of women who influence the arts for Women’s History Month.