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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.  

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​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


Holocaust Museum Houston

Museum of Fine Arts Houston
5A - Museum of Fine Arts

Oil Painters of America

National Museum of Women in the Arts

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
                          
HOUSTON METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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 the crystal award in honor of "Women Who Influence The Arts" for Women’s History Month.