Ramona Candy
@ramonacandy.bsky.social
Motivational artist, curator, once-a-dancer-always-a-dancer, occasional blogger who loves to share the principle of Sankofa in everything I do. Our History, Our Pride. www.linktr.ee/ramonacandy
Peace, Peace ... Spirit, we need peace today. However you celebrate these holidays, may it be with peaceful resilience and surrounded by a loving community. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa! Ase.
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Peace, Peace ... Spirit, we need peace today. However you celebrate these holidays, may it be with peaceful resilience and surrounded by a loving community. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa! Ase.
Opening Reception: Thurs, Nov. 6
5:30 to 6 pm
Paper Trails
Tracing history and truth through paper art
curated by Pam Wong
"Paper Trails" features the work of five artists who trace histories and uncover truths through paper art." Pam Wong
5:30 to 6 pm
Paper Trails
Tracing history and truth through paper art
curated by Pam Wong
"Paper Trails" features the work of five artists who trace histories and uncover truths through paper art." Pam Wong
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Opening Reception: Thurs, Nov. 6
5:30 to 6 pm
Paper Trails
Tracing history and truth through paper art
curated by Pam Wong
"Paper Trails" features the work of five artists who trace histories and uncover truths through paper art." Pam Wong
5:30 to 6 pm
Paper Trails
Tracing history and truth through paper art
curated by Pam Wong
"Paper Trails" features the work of five artists who trace histories and uncover truths through paper art." Pam Wong
Honored to have juried this show. Opening reception on Thurs, Jul 10, 4-6 pm. Runs from Jul 3 - Aug 1. 440 Gallery, 440 6th Ave, Brooklyn
How do we inhabit the places that make us whole. Artists were selected from a national open call exploring how to define "sacred space” and how it defines us.
How do we inhabit the places that make us whole. Artists were selected from a national open call exploring how to define "sacred space” and how it defines us.
June 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Honored to have juried this show. Opening reception on Thurs, Jul 10, 4-6 pm. Runs from Jul 3 - Aug 1. 440 Gallery, 440 6th Ave, Brooklyn
How do we inhabit the places that make us whole. Artists were selected from a national open call exploring how to define "sacred space” and how it defines us.
How do we inhabit the places that make us whole. Artists were selected from a national open call exploring how to define "sacred space” and how it defines us.
DanceAfrica 2025 - dance, music, culture and beautiful Black people. My children, no matter where you are, I will never leave you. #MotherAfrica
May 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
DanceAfrica 2025 - dance, music, culture and beautiful Black people. My children, no matter where you are, I will never leave you. #MotherAfrica
Rep. McIver is facing charges for doing what every elected official should do: stand up for their constituents. .
This isn’t just about her—it’s about every Black woman who dares to lead. #WinWithBlackWomen #RepLaMonicaMcIver
This isn’t just about her—it’s about every Black woman who dares to lead. #WinWithBlackWomen #RepLaMonicaMcIver
May 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Rep. McIver is facing charges for doing what every elected official should do: stand up for their constituents. .
This isn’t just about her—it’s about every Black woman who dares to lead. #WinWithBlackWomen #RepLaMonicaMcIver
This isn’t just about her—it’s about every Black woman who dares to lead. #WinWithBlackWomen #RepLaMonicaMcIver
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
2025-26 Jazz Leaders Fellowship
Open to Black women & Black non-binary jazz musicians (vocal/instrumental)
Age 21 or older
Residing in the NYC Metropolitan Area
Not currently full-time student
A $12,500 unrestricted award
bkcm.org/jlf/
2025-26 Jazz Leaders Fellowship
Open to Black women & Black non-binary jazz musicians (vocal/instrumental)
Age 21 or older
Residing in the NYC Metropolitan Area
Not currently full-time student
A $12,500 unrestricted award
bkcm.org/jlf/
April 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
2025-26 Jazz Leaders Fellowship
Open to Black women & Black non-binary jazz musicians (vocal/instrumental)
Age 21 or older
Residing in the NYC Metropolitan Area
Not currently full-time student
A $12,500 unrestricted award
bkcm.org/jlf/
2025-26 Jazz Leaders Fellowship
Open to Black women & Black non-binary jazz musicians (vocal/instrumental)
Age 21 or older
Residing in the NYC Metropolitan Area
Not currently full-time student
A $12,500 unrestricted award
bkcm.org/jlf/
Yellow mask (papier mache, acrylic paint, collage, glitter, acrylic moulding medium, raffia) (c) 2025 Ramona Candy
April 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Yellow mask (papier mache, acrylic paint, collage, glitter, acrylic moulding medium, raffia) (c) 2025 Ramona Candy
Series of masks, some complete and in progress - acrylic paint, papier mache, collage, raffia, beads
March 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Series of masks, some complete and in progress - acrylic paint, papier mache, collage, raffia, beads
To all my friends and family celebrating carnival -- somewhere, especially in Trinidad! Wish I could be there. Enjoy!!!!
Papier mache, collage, ribbon and glitter (c) 2023 Ramona Candy
Papier mache, collage, ribbon and glitter (c) 2023 Ramona Candy
March 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
To all my friends and family celebrating carnival -- somewhere, especially in Trinidad! Wish I could be there. Enjoy!!!!
Papier mache, collage, ribbon and glitter (c) 2023 Ramona Candy
Papier mache, collage, ribbon and glitter (c) 2023 Ramona Candy
Watch the last episode of Joy Reid's show on MSNBC tomorrow. Have it play on as many devices possible. Then, when the show ends at 8 pm, immediately turn off the tv. #weneedjoy #tvoff
February 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Watch the last episode of Joy Reid's show on MSNBC tomorrow. Have it play on as many devices possible. Then, when the show ends at 8 pm, immediately turn off the tv. #weneedjoy #tvoff
Powergul, engaging talk at the Brooklyn Museum with artist Bisa Butler, cultural entrepreneur Barbara Bullard and curator Stephanie Sparling Williams celebrating Shirley Chisholm. And the quilt is spectacular!!!
February 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Powergul, engaging talk at the Brooklyn Museum with artist Bisa Butler, cultural entrepreneur Barbara Bullard and curator Stephanie Sparling Williams celebrating Shirley Chisholm. And the quilt is spectacular!!!
Dr. Myrah Brown Green led us in a very lively and informative discussion about her work, quilting and symbols at St. Joseph's University. If you missed it, there will be another talk on Wednesday, Feb 19 at 12:40. for more info: www.sjny.edu/bkcfa
February 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Dr. Myrah Brown Green led us in a very lively and informative discussion about her work, quilting and symbols at St. Joseph's University. If you missed it, there will be another talk on Wednesday, Feb 19 at 12:40. for more info: www.sjny.edu/bkcfa
"Make calls. Talk to people. Stay connected. Stay informed -- but please also take breaks! Stay calm. Meditate. Pray. Listen to music. Make art. Make music. Make food. We ... have been through this before." from my blog, "Now All I Need is a Cape."
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February 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
"Make calls. Talk to people. Stay connected. Stay informed -- but please also take breaks! Stay calm. Meditate. Pray. Listen to music. Make art. Make music. Make food. We ... have been through this before." from my blog, "Now All I Need is a Cape."
ramonacandy.blogspot.com/2025/02/it-m...
ramonacandy.blogspot.com/2025/02/it-m...
Saw Jamel Gaines’ Creative Outlet tonight. What a beautiful & emotional interpretation of our history and our journey. From the celebration of the youth to the honoring of our elders and the ancestors, it was absolutely MASTERFUL!!!! Thank you for this unforgettable experience and happy 30 years!!!!
February 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Saw Jamel Gaines’ Creative Outlet tonight. What a beautiful & emotional interpretation of our history and our journey. From the celebration of the youth to the honoring of our elders and the ancestors, it was absolutely MASTERFUL!!!! Thank you for this unforgettable experience and happy 30 years!!!!
THANK YOU Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae
and all who follow suit
and all who follow suit
February 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
THANK YOU Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae
and all who follow suit
and all who follow suit
Back in the studio.
February 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Back in the studio.
Didn't watch the game, however caught up with the blackety-black blackness of it. Ledesi singing the Black National Anthem, Jon Batiste performing the other and Kendrick Lamar at half time. After watching on YouTube - with some commentary - I am here for All-Of-It. Happy Black History Month, y'all.
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Didn't watch the game, however caught up with the blackety-black blackness of it. Ledesi singing the Black National Anthem, Jon Batiste performing the other and Kendrick Lamar at half time. After watching on YouTube - with some commentary - I am here for All-Of-It. Happy Black History Month, y'all.
Peace, from my recliner, on a Sunday afternoon. Distractions not allowed.
February 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Peace, from my recliner, on a Sunday afternoon. Distractions not allowed.
We don't need permission to celebrate our history.
From the collection: "Our History, Our Pride"
(c) Ramona Candy - collage and acrylic on canvas - an ongoing work in progress as we have so many to honor and on whose shoulders we stand.
From the collection: "Our History, Our Pride"
(c) Ramona Candy - collage and acrylic on canvas - an ongoing work in progress as we have so many to honor and on whose shoulders we stand.
February 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We don't need permission to celebrate our history.
From the collection: "Our History, Our Pride"
(c) Ramona Candy - collage and acrylic on canvas - an ongoing work in progress as we have so many to honor and on whose shoulders we stand.
From the collection: "Our History, Our Pride"
(c) Ramona Candy - collage and acrylic on canvas - an ongoing work in progress as we have so many to honor and on whose shoulders we stand.
It's where I'd like to be right now.
February 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It's where I'd like to be right now.