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KBK Foundation, Brandon R. Jennings and Marlon Gist

The KBK Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded with the mission of “Bridging Today’s Realities With Tomorrow’s Possibilities”.
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Brandon has exhibited his paintings in several art galleries including Carnegie Mellon University, The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Father Ryan’s Art Center and Black House Collections in Pittsburgh. Recently two of Brandon’s paintings were chosen to be displayed in the Mayor’s office in Pittsburgh.
Brandon has exhibited his paintings in several art galleries including Carnegie Mellon University, The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Father Ryan’s Art Center and Black House Collections in Pittsburgh. Recently two of Brandon’s paintings were chosen to be displayed in the Mayor’s office in Pittsburgh.

About the 2024 Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grant: This $46,800 grant supports the "Junior Art Expo Academy" course, titled “Black Art In America,” which aims to familiarize students aged 10-14 with diverse art techniques, movements and renowned African American artists.