B. Cato Mayberry is a graduate of Central State University of Wilberforce, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Welfare. Cato brings to AAVAG his years of experience of working within the city of Dayton's government; his long term experience of working in higher education and 10 years as Director of the Dayton Black Culture Festival from July 1994 to 2004.
Constance "Storme" Johnson, Edd., is a graduate of Central State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Foundations from the University of Cincinnati. Storme has served as President of the Board and she also serves on several committees of AAVAG.
Andrea Walker Cummings is a professional fibre artists and a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University. Andrea is also the gallery curator for AAVAG's rotating gallery at Central State University Dayton branch.
April Alford-Barclay is a graduate of Wright State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership. She also has an Associate of Arts Degree in Social Work from Sinclair Community College. April is currenly the Executive Manager at the Montgomery County Board of Elections. AAVAG uses her expertise for our social media usage.
Curtis Pettis is a graduate of The University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Art Degree in Business Administration. He also has a Master of Business Administration from Howard University of Washington D. C. Curtis is presently the Executive Director of Administration and Finance at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and is an adjunct professor for Finance at Central State University.
Dwayne Daniel is a charter member of AAVAG, a professiomal artist and Fine Arts Professor at Central State University. He has served as President of the organization. He has a Fine Art Degree from Central State University and a Masters of Fine Arts from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio.
Yvette Walker Dalton is a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, she also has a Master of Divinity from the San Francisco Theological Seminary. She is also a professional artist, and a retired Art teacher. . Yvette brings to AAVAG her experience in Education, the business of Art and spiritual guidance.
Craig Screven is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a professional artist. Craig brings to AAVAG the expertise of organization and has served in many capacities of leadership. A diligent worker and volunteer in many of AAVAG's events and workshops, he has also chaired many committees.
Adjunct Professor, College of Arts and Sciences: Theatre, University of Dayton. D. Tristan Cupp is co-founder and artistic director of The Zoot Theatre Company. A recognized versatile artist, Tristan’s artistic talent includes set and scenery design and construction, scenic painting, sculpting, properties design and construction, and puppet and mask design and construction.
Jarrod Williams, a courageous, strategic and results oriented development professional that is committed to creating a true culture of improvement, data and gift management, annual giving, face-to-face solicitation and event planning. Jarrod’s work experience includes his present occupation as Development Officer for the National Underground Railroad Freedom center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served as the Director of Annual Giving for the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio from June 2018 to June 2019. Past occupations are Underwriting Account Executive Executive for WYSO Radio and Development Assistant for the Dayton Art Institute. Jarrod has a Bachelor of Arts from Wright State University and a Master of Science from Northern Kentucky University.
G. Changa Freeman, was born in Dayton, Ohio.
Writer, Playwright, Essayist, Poet and Photographer has a passion for depicting stories of extraordinary people during their daily life through
creative writing and visual art forms. Education and Training background includes Organizational Management, Wilberforce University (1993-1994);
Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology (1982-1983); Clothing Construction Apprentice, Wright-Patterson AFB (1978-1981) and Associate of Arts
degree in Commercial Art Technology, Sinclair Community College (1984).
Morris Howard is a professional artist from Dayton, Ohio. His main genre of art is oil painting, Morris is a graduate of The Art Institute of Atlanta, and a United States Navy veteran
. Morris continued his studies under the tutelage of artist and illustrator Carl Owens.
Cedric McGhee is the Chairman of the ACTSO Division of the Dayton NAACP. He is a graduate of The
Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He also has a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
from the University of Dayton, Cedric is also a Lifetime member of the NAACP.
The Ohio Arts Council grants have supported our efforts for
the Dayton African American Culture Festival Art Exhibits and our annual National "Black Heritage through Visual Rhythms Exhibits and workshops held during the exhibits.
Our "Annual Art Day" is a free event for the community and is made possible by the
City of Dayton's mini grant and the Community Engagement Grant.
Our sister Civic organization, TWENTIG has donated financially and supplied hostesses for this event since 1995.
Another supporter of our "Annual Art Day" is
Kroger Markets.
