25th Anniversary Essence Awards
The highlight of Margaret’s career was when Susan L. Taylor then Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine,
put the spotlight on her work at the 25th Anniversary Essence Awards.
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Honoring the achievements of African Americans in various fields, the show, taped live, in 1995 at the New York City's Paramount Theater Essence 25 by Khephra Burns
“ I Know Who I Am.” Performed by Oprah Winfrey Honorees: General Colin Powell, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, law student Zoe London & Birthing Project founder Kathryn Hail., and the Mad Dad, Hosting: Natalie Cole & Sinbad Presenting: Samuel L. Jackson, Lawrence Fishburn, Will Smith, Bill Cosby, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Jane Pauley Performing: Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, BB King, Kenney G, Eddie and Jerald Levert, John Secada, Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, Desiree, and Brandy |
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TCEF/Art of Giving
celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the
United Negro College Fund
Artist 2019
Margaret Slade Kelley
celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the
United Negro College Fund
Artist 2019
Margaret Slade Kelley
Exhibit Sponsors:
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UNCF/TCEF/Art of Giving
Luncheon 2019 Sponsors: BNSF Railways Melvin Inglehard Ken Hampton Sr. Financial Advisor Edward Jones |
Cynthia Marshall, Keynote speaker, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Mavericks. In February 2018, Marshall became the first black female CEO in the history of the National Basketball Association. Artist, Margaret Slade Kelley, and Deborah Peoples, Mayoral candidate of Fort Worth Texas
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New Orlean Jazz & Heritage Festival Congo Square 2008
"Margaret Slade Kelley’s portrait of New Orleans’ native son is as timeless as his music. With a nod and a tip of his hat, Slade Kelley’s Kermit conveys his delight at exploring and expanding the territory first trod by Buddy Bolden a century ago. Her classic forms convey the jazzman’s spirit echoed in the cultural verity of this courtyard scene. The palette captures the City’s centuries-old patina. Slade Kelley’s embraceable classic is drenched in timeless authenticity." Art4Now Editions: 100 Artist Proofs double-signed (Kelley and Ruffins) and numbered 25" x 35" prints. |
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General Motors' Chevrolet Division
celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival - 2004
celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival - 2004
EVENT July 2004: Margaret Slade Kelley was commissioned by General Motors' Chevrolet Division to create an image for their new SSR in celebration of the Coca-Cola presents the 10th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival. The custom painted hood is unique. This SSR also comes with a standard solid-color hood, allowing the auction winner to display Kelley's work on the wall of a home or office.
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On October 2004 Essence will Auction the Special SSR to Benefit the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. |
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Satchmo Festival 2005
This piece entitled, "Black & Blue," is exquisitely printed by
Master printer, John Castronovo of Tech Photo & Imaging. The finished size is 30" x 40." and is offered in a limited edition of 250 giclees In addition, 25 artist proofs. |
Margaret Slade Kelley is classically trained, her rendition of New Orleans' native son Louis "Satchmo." Armstrong was commissioned by the French Quarter Festival, Inc. for the Satchmo Festival held August 4, 2005. This was to be the last music festival of New Orleans, Louisiana before the disaster of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2005. |
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