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Nia Blue is a mixed-media painter in Brooklyn, NY with a focus in creating storied landscapes with paint and cold wax on large surfaces. Blue has earned her B.S. in Health Sciences with a minor in Studio Art from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Blue’s work focuses on documentation of social determinants of health in the U.S. with a focus in portrayal of African-American experiences. Previously she has exhibited at Artworks Gallery, Blue Space Gallery, Myria Gallery and Greenpoint Gallery.

As a multidisciplinary artist, Blue is drawn to experiences fostering collaboration, experimentation, and curiosity. She draws from experiences teaching in the classroom, curating sustainable art, and the wealth of talent in NYC. Recently earning a Segal Award after completing a service year with Americorps as a Resident Teaching Artist. She is currently working as a Teaching Artist and Educator in NYC.