curriculum vitae
education
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, California
MFA Design
Thesis: Bridging diverse communities in the African diaspora though art and design for community activism
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
BA Journalism Advertising Degree, Art and Emerging Technologies
ArtistINC, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (2015) Leadership Arts, Oklahoma Arts Council (2013) Bootcamp for Artists: Workshop on Organizational Development (2011)
exhibitions
Solo shows
2019 "Through Abahay's Eyes," Joyce Gordon Gallery, California
2018 “Through Abahay’s Eyes,” The Paseo Plunge, Oklahoma
"Women in War Zones," Urban Tea House, Oklahoma
2016 “Women in War Zones,” The Project Box, Oklahoma
“Women in War Zones,” Elemental Coffee, Oklahoma
2015 Oklahoma Democratic Party Exhibit, State Fair, Oklahoma
“Drawings & Paintings by Ebony Iman Dallas,” 1219 Creative, Oklahoma
2013 “Legacy... Oklahoma & Beyond,” Urban Roots, Oklahoma
Group shows
2019 “REMIX: Cultural Collaborations,” Zarrow Center, Oklahoma
“California College of the Arts Alumni Exhibition,” CCA Hubble Street
Galleries, California
“The Soul Factor,” Tower Theater, Oklahoma
2018 “The Black Woman is God,” SomArts Cultural Center, California
“CHROMA: Artists of Color in Oklahoma,” CHK Central Boathouse,
Oklahoma
“Design of Protest,” Paseo Plunge, Oklahoma
“Glitter & Glam,” Paseo Plunge, Oklahoma
“Tapestry,” Studio XII, Oklahoma
2017 “A Celebration of Art & Culture,” SixTwelve, Oklahoma
“Eloquent Exhibit,” Studio XII, Oklahoma
“Noir,” Living Arts, Oklahoma
“Tapestry,” Studio XII, Oklahoma
2016 “Women at War,” Owens Place Museum, Oklahoma
“Outnumbered,” Paseo Plunge, Oklahoma
“A Celebration of Art & Culture,” The Root, Oklahoma
“Eloquent Exhibit,” Studio XII, Oklahoma
2015 “Group Show,” Graphite Gallery, Oklahoma
Juneteenth Festival, Oklahoma
“Art by Ebony Iman Dallas and Rico Young,” Langston University,
Oklahoma
“Wanderlust: Nomadic Interpretations of Contemporary Africa,” The Project Box, Oklahoma
“Preserving Our Roots,” Live painting at Urban Roots, Oklahoma
2014 “Restaurant Impossible,” Original artwork featured on Food Network “Paseo Art Festival,” The Project Box, Oklahoma
“Something Blue,” Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, Oklahoma
“Afrikanation International Art Exchange,” Maansoor Hotel, Hargeysa,
Somaliland/Somalia
OU Medical Students Fundraiser, Stephenson Cancer Center,
Oklahoma
2013 “The Bearden 100,” New York
“12x12,” Oklahoma Visual Arts Association, Oklahoma
“Breast Cancer Awareness Day,” Oklahoma State Capitol, Oklahoma
“Rhonda K. Hutson Foundation Gala,” Langston University, Oklahoma
“International Women’s Day Show,” California
2012 “Sirta Tahriibta,” Hargeysa, Somaliland/Somalia
“She(R)ose Art Exhibition,” Joyce Gordon Gallery, California
2011 “Hiddo-Same Exhibition and Showcase,” Hargeysa,
Somaliland/Somalia
“FullCircle Art Exhibition and Benefit,” California
Paradiso Lounge, California
2010 “From Oakland to Hargeysa: A Celebration of Art & Culture,” California “East African Cultural Festival,” California
2009 “Mi Tierra, Mi Corazon: A Diasporic Offering to the Ancestors,”
Pro Arts Gallery, California
“Self as a Super Hero Youth Collaboration and Exhibition,” California
College of the Arts, California
“Afrikanation Interactive Art Exchange Exhibition, Hargeysa, Somalia “Intersectionality of Sisters Group Exhibition,” California
2008 “Cop and a Bad Man” film, featured painting “Contemplation”
“7th Annual Pro Arts Box Benefit Auction,” California
“Art of Participation Debate Performance,” San Francisco Museum of
Modern Art, California
“Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: Indie Fashion Show,” California
“The Art of Living Black Annual Group Exhibition,” California
2007 “Oakland Art and Soul Festival,” California
“The Art of Living Black Annual Group Exhibition,” California
Curatorial experience
2017 “Hargeysa International Book Fair,” Group exhibition
2016 “A Celebration of Art & Culture,” AAO, Oklahoma
2015 “Wanderlust: Nomadic Interpretations of Contemporary Africa,” The Project Box, Oklahoma
“Emphasis on a Colour Environment,” Amena Butler, Urban Roots,
Oklahoma
“My People,” Curated for photographer Gay Pasley, Urban Roots,
Oklahoma
2014 “Afrikanation International Art Exchange,” Maansor Hotel, Hargeysa,
Somaliland/Somalia
2012 “Sirta Tahriibta,” Group exhibition, Hargeysa, Somaliland/Somalia
2011 “Hiddo-Same” Group exhibition, Afrikanation Artists Organization
Art Gallery, Hargeysa, Somaliland/Somalia
“FullCircle Art Exhibition & Benefit,” Group exhibition, California
Dallas, Ebony Iman, Through Abahay’s Eyes (Through My Father’s Eyes), Forthcoming
Davidson, Dr. Jeanette R., Casimir, Marie and Dallas, Ebony Iman, African American Studies 2nd Edition, Edinburgh University Press, Forthcoming
Dallas, Ebony Iman and Robinson, Trina, Artists as Organizers: OKC Artists for Justice, Art Focus Oklahoma, Mar 1, 2016, 18-20
Dallas, Ebony Iman, Disconnect the tech and plug into nature in Highland Lakes Region of Texas, The Oklahoman, May 15, 2016
Dallas, Ebony Iman, Branson, MO: City of God, Country and Christmas, The Oklahoman, Dec. 20, 2015
Dallas, Ebony Iman, Artist Brings Unusual Encaustic Processes to Skirvin Residence, LOOKATOKC, Dec. 30, 2015, 6-7
Dallas, Ebony Iman, OKC Artists for Justice Founders See Activism as Extension of Creativity, LOOKATOKC, Dec. 2, 2015
Walker, Yvette, Dallas, Ebony Iman, Hair Goddess: A Kinky Curly Wavy Straight Anthology, Yvette B. Walker, 2015
Dallas, Ebony Iman, Unconfined: Interdisciplinary Artist Molly O'Connor Speaks Out, LOOKATOKC, June 17, 2015
bibliography
“Honoree in She(R)ose Art Exhibition,” Joyce Gordon Gallery, 2012
“Volunteer of the Year Award,” Isha Somaliland Magazine, 2012
National Women’s League Services, Grant Awarded 2011
Kaiser Permenente Scholarship Award, 2008-2009
California College of the Arts Scholarship Award, 2007-2009
Certificate of Emerging Technologies, 2004
Creative Capacity Fund, Grant Awarded, 2011 “2007
Inspirational Match of the Year Award,” Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2007
Certificate of Emerging Technologies, “Student of the Year,” 2002
awards
talks
2019 “Let Us Never Forget Celebration,” 61st Anniversary of the OKC Sit-ins,
Oklahoma
“Wanda’s Picks Radio Show,” California
“Through Abahay’s Eyes,” NPR, KQED 88.5 FM, California
“In the Light Bulb Room: The Visual Artist and Ethnicity,” Ralph Ellison
Foundation, Oklahoma Contemporary, Panelist, Oklahoma
2017 “Black History Month Kickoff,” University of Central
Oklahoma, Keynote address, Feb. 1, Oklahoma
2016 Trinity School, March 9, Oklahoma
“Community Learning Council Fundraiser,” Oklahoma Bar Association, March 3, Oklahoma
“Black History Month,” The University of Oklahoma, Keynote address,
Feb. 24, Oklahoma
“Art for Relaxation Workshop,” The Project Box, Feb. 6, 27, Oklahoma
2015 ArtistINC, Oklahoma Contemporary, Nov. 15
2012 KTN Kenya, Interview with Isabella Mwagodi, Feb., Somaliland/Somalia Luigi Ceccion, Independent journalist, Feb., Somaliland/Somalia
2011 Wanda’s Picks Online Radio Show, Afrikanation Interactive Art Exchange June, California
Rajo Foundation USA: Annual Fundraiser for Hargeisa Children's Orphanage, June, California
Mirror Mirror Gala for California College of the Arts, March, California
2010 California College of the Arts Annual Board Meeting, Sept., California Rajo Foundation USA: Annual Fundraiser for Hargeisa Children's Orphanage, July, California
KTLV 1220 AM Radio, July, Oklahoma
2009 Wanda’s Picks Online Radio Show, July, California