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About the Artist;

Internationally acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs, whose work is featured in museums, galleries, organizations,
and homes of many collectors, displays a deep sense of Spirituality, Majesty, Dignity, Strength and Grace in
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his images, that is done in a combination of realistic and larger-than-life interpretations of contemporary
subjects that are ethnically rooted.

Born in San Pedro, California, and raised in Harbor City, California, Bibbs managed to work an eight-hour
job and use his God-given talent in his spare time. But In 1991, Bibbs decided to leave his management
position of 25 years, to form his publishing and distribution company, B Graphics and Fine Arts, Inc. Today,
Bibbs is one of the top-selling artists in the country, and his business has grown to be one of the leaders in
the African American art print market.

Bibbs firmly believe that we are the “Keepers of our Culture,” and as such, have spent much of his time
serving on boards of museums and art organizations to support the art community. He has lectured, and
conducted panels and workshops in major cities, including the Charles Wright African American Museum
in Detroit, Urban League of Pittsburg and the Riverside Metropolitan Museum. He has a sincere passion
for supporting the youth, and as such, has mentored, taught and conducted numerous workshops for
young aspiring artists.

In his quest to preserve and develop the visual arts, Bibbs founded Images Magazine, the first national
publication dedicated to contemporary African American art, Art 2000 Visual Arts Association, Art on
Tour, The Inland Empire Music and Arts Foundation, co-founder of the Creative Quarantine, an artist,
and residence program.

Bibbs is the founder of several organizations and businesses such as Art 2000 Visual Arts Association
(also a mentorship program), Art On Tour, Images Magazine, The Inland Empire Music, and Arts Foundation.
Bibbs has also founded two publishing and distribution companies, the former B Graphics and Fine Arts
and his present business, Studio B Art Publishing and Distribution, and has owned and operated eight art
galleries. As a strong supporter of the arts community, Bibbs has served on several Boards for museums,
galleries, and worked on many local and national fundraising art projects.