About | Kang

RESUME

Imani Kang | Art Daddy Kang

Artist Resumé

Featured Artist at M. Rosetta Henry Gallery | May 2023 | Seattle, WA
Featured Artist at M. Rosetta Henry Gallery | May 2024 | Seattle, WA
Featured Artist at WaNa Wari’s Walk The Block: Homecoming Gallery in partnership with Arte Noir | September 2025 | Seattle, WA
Featured Artist at Gallery Onyx Group Exhibit | November 21 - January 23rd 2026
Featured Artist at Gallery Onyx Black History Month Exhibit | January 30 - March 27th 2026
Recipient of the 2026 Open 4Culture Grant for “Painter Play Dates”| February 2026
Winner of the Onyx Hoodie Design Competition | March 2026
Featured Artist at 4th Annual Women’s Exhibit at Gallery Onyx | April 3rd - May 29th 2026
Featured Artist at the Onyx 21st Annual Juried Exhibit | June 5 - August 28th 2026
Featured Artist on Community Art Wall at PCC on 23rd & Union | May - September 2026

Independent Projects

Organizer | NW Blerd Convention | Seattle, WA | January 2026 - Present

Lead planning and execution of a multi-faceted community convention celebrating Black fandom, arts, and culture.
Coordinate vendors, artists, sponsors, volunteers, and venue partners to ensure successful event operations.
Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, marketing initiatives, and stakeholder communications.
Cultivate partnerships with local businesses, media outlets, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Oversee program development, including tournaments, competitions, workshops, and community engagement activities.
Social media manager and graphic designer for all points of graphic distribution. Including but not limited to; visuals, announcements, pitchdecks, and so on.

Art Walk Coordinator | Black Power Unlimited | Seattle, WA | January 2026 - Present

Coordinate artist recruitment, vendor participation, and event logistics for community-based arts programming.
Build relationships with artists, makers, local businesses, and community stakeholders to expand program reach.
Manage event operations, including scheduling, site planning, volunteer coordination, and participant communications.
Support marketing and outreach efforts to increase attendance and community engagement.
Facilitate inclusive creative spaces that promote cultural expression, entrepreneurship, and community connection.

Event & Programming Support | CACE 21, WaNa Wari | Seattle, WA | May 2024 - Present

Provide event support for Black homeowner dinners
Represent the organization at community events, tabling to share programs, services, and resources.
Implement intake procedures and manage event inquiries to streamline community engagement.
Support the development of community-based games and interactive programming.
Assist with outreach and relationship-building to increase community participation and awareness

Organizer of the Maker’s Bodega, a Holiday Series at Creative Café | Seattle, WA | Fall 2025 - Current

Designed all event promotional materials, including flyers and digital graphics, to attract vendors and attendees.
Recruited and vetted diverse vendors, intentionally curating a mix that complemented the café’s offerings and created a cohesive marketplace experience.
Managed vendor communications, confirmations, and reminder schedules to ensure smooth coordination before and during the event.
Collaborated with café staff to design an efficient event layout that minimized disruption to regular operations.
Oversaw on-site setup, vendor placement, and day-of coordination to ensure a professional and welcoming experience for both participants and guests.
Implemented clear logistics and communication systems so café staff could remain focused on daily business operations during the event.
Evaluated event success and gathered informal feedback from vendors and staff to guide future improvements.

Editor & Creator of GNAKI Magazine | Virtual Magazine | September 2025 - January 2026

Produce and publish a monthly independent magazine featuring original art, interviews, and curated visual content, released consistently on the 1st of each month.
Develop overall creative direction, editorial themes, and visual storytelling for each issue to ensure a cohesive and engaging reader experience.
Design magazine layouts and feature spreads using Canva and complementary image editing software.
Generate centerpiece articles and written features that highlight cultural trends, artistry, and community voices.
Commission and collaborate with artists, photographers, and illustrators for exclusive cover or centerpiece artwork.
Manage all editorial workflows, including concept development, content curation, and quality control prior to publication.
Oversee branding, publication scheduling, and digital distribution strategies to maintain readership and consistency.
Apply design and marketing best practices to optimize aesthetic appeal and audience engagement

Education

Certificate in Fundraising Essentials & Proposal Writing | NonProfit Ready (Remote) | August 2024-September 2024
Certificate in Bartending/Mixology | ABC Bartender School | Tukwila, WA | April 2024 - May 2024
Digital Marketing Bootcamp | Thinkful | July 2020 - September 2020
GED | Big Bend Community College | April 2007 - August 2007