Kat & Vernon Williams are Chicago natives who relocated to the Phoenix valley in 2016. As enthusiasts, they designed a space for visual and performing arts to expand access to cultural experiences that did not exist in the Grand Avenue Historic Art District at the time. The Williams created a space for creatives of all genres to gather for the purposes of connections, explorations and conceptual developments to be expressed with style and an eclectic ambiance. They have been inclusive, with a diverse menu of events and exhibits that have highly benefited many developing artists. Partnerships with the city of Phoenix have strengthened their presence and influences amongst area galleries and event spaces.
Onyx Art Gallery supports and features local innovators, as well as those from across the country. The Williams are known for their generous support of both emerging and established artists. They are active in community initiatives, and happily contribute to the culture and original experiences for Phoenix and its residents . From film, sculptor. paint, to live music, and dance, lierature to photography, Onyx Art has served as a site to celebrate and promote fine art.
After several years at the Roosevelt Street location, the Williams have relocated to Arizona Center, where they plan to expand their footprint in the downtown area. They look forward to new opportunities as a resource, provider and proponent for art, events and new experiences in the valley of the sun.