Oya Arts Ltd

Artist specializing in black art from a British, African American, and Caribbean perspective. Shop Afrocentric art or enroll in one of my free art classes.

03/14/2026

Last night’s GRACE Art Show was truly something special.

Thank you to everyone who came out and filled the space with such warmth, presence, and encouragement. What unfolded was a beautiful celebration of womanhood—an evening overflowing with love, support, and genuine solidarity.

Moments like this remind us how powerful it is when women gather, create, and uplift one another.

Grateful to have shared the night with you all.

03/13/2026

Well… that escalated quickly.
A Very British Whodunit is officially SOLD OUT.
Thank you to everyone joining us for a night of murder, mystery, painting, and cocktails served in teapots.

Missed this one? Don’t worry.
There are still a few tickets left for our next immersive night:

1920’s Prohibition Mystery Paint & Sip
The Outrageously Illegal Society of the Bottomless Flask

Step into a secret speakeasy, paint your masterpiece, solve the mystery, and enjoy your very own flask of Prohibition h***h — yours to keep.

Grab a ticket before the coppers shut the whole joint down. Link in bio

02/21/2026

Can you believe this is my first painting of 2026?

It has been a full season of Paint. Sip. Solve. experiences, private parties, and team-building sessions — creating with so many wonderful people — and somewhere between hosting and facilitating, time moved quickly. Getting back to my own canvas feels grounding.

Village Mothers

6 x 16 inch acrylic with palette knife on paper
(Will be framed)

Not every mother gives birth — but many give life.

Village Mothers is a tribute to the women who step in, stand firm, and love without condition. The ones who show up when they don’t have to. The ones who choose the child. In countless homes and communities, it is not biology that shapes us most — it is presence. It is protection. It is the steady, unwavering love of women who decide, “You are mine to care for.”

This piece honors stepmothers, aunties, grandmothers, godmothers, mentors, neighbors — the women who become pillars in a child’s world. Motherhood has never belonged to one woman alone. It is shared. It is sacred. It is carried by a village.

Feels good to be back in the studio.

02/09/2026

Had such a fun time hosting a kids’ birthday party yesterday. The kids had a blast—but at Oya Arts, we do things a little differently.

Most people plan parties with only the kids in mind. We also think about the parents. When you book with us, we take care of every detail: the painting, the setup, and the food.

While the kids are creating and laughing, the grown-ups enjoy a proper tea service. You deserve a moment to sit, sip, and actually enjoy the experience too.

Thoughtful details. Beautiful moments. Everyone looked after.

12/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Holiday Paint & Gift — it’s always a beautiful way to close out the year. We’re deeply grateful for the continued support, creativity, and community you’ve shown us.

This was our final event of the year, and we’ll return on February 28 with an elevated experience: an intimate, sommelier-led wine tasting paired with a guided palette knife painting session. Expect curated pours, thoughtful instruction, and the chance to create a striking finished piece in a relaxed, refined setting.

Click the link in our bio for details. We can’t wait to welcome you back.

12/14/2025

Introducing Visions Of Trinity

This new three-piece collection explores the shifting, layered nature of identity and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Available as individual prints or as a curated bundle — meaningful gifts for the season or a beautiful addition to your own space.

12/06/2025

Behind the scenes as we get ready for a private, intimate glow-in-the-dark paint party.
One of my favorite parts of this work is transforming the studio into whatever my clients imagine — from the lighting to the layout to the full experience.

At Oya Arts, every paint party is flexible and tailored.
Whether you want a fully catered evening or prefer to bring your own food, a luxe celebration or something simple and fun, we build it around your vision and your budget.

If you’re planning something special, we’d love to create it with you.

Address

1500 Jackson Street NE
Minneapolis, MN
55413

Website

http://WWW.OYAARTSONLINE.COM/

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