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SELECT EXHIBITIONS
W2025 JAN 21 - 25
PICTOR GALLERY - 9th Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2024 Oct 5th
ICEBOX4 GALLERY - 53 S. 11th St. #4A, Group Show, Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
2024 Aug 20 - 24
BLUE MOUNTAIN GALLERY - WFA GUEST EXHIBITION, Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2024 Jun 20 - Jul 6
FIRST STREET GALLERY - Curator: GALERIA ARTELIBRE Museum Group
2024 Jan 23 – 27
PICTOR GALLERY - 8th Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2023 Oct 5 - Nov 4
LICHTUNDFIRE - IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL - curated by Robert Curcio,
Group Show, Lower East Side, NY
2023 Jan 24 - 28
PICTOR GALLERY - 7th Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2021 - Sep 28 - 2022 Sep 28
BERRY | CAMPBELL GALLERY - Gallery Representation - Chelsea, NY
2022 - Jan 31 - Feb 06,
PICTOR GALLERY - 6th Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2019 - Jul 30 - Aug 03,
NOHO | M55 Gallery - 5th Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2019 - Jan 09 - Feb 03,
LICHTUNDFIRE- Abstract Connectivity - Group Show, New York, NY
2018 - December
PHOENIX GALLERY - Online Interview - New York, NY
2018 - Aug 14 - Aug 08
NOHO | M55 Gallery - 4th Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2017 - Aug 01 - Aug 05
NOHO | M55 Gallery - 3rd Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2016 - Jun 14 - Jul 19
PHOENIX GALLERY- 2nd Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2016 - Mar 17 - Apr 23
HUDSON GUILD GALLERY - Somewhere Project - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2015 - Jul 07 - Jul 12
PHOENIX GALLERY - 1st Annual WFA Exhibition - Group Show, Chelsea, NY
2015 - Jan 20 - Feb 13
PELAIDES GALLERY - Small Works Show - Group Exhibition, Chelsea, NY
2015 - Dec 16 - Jan 23
SKYLIGHT GALLERY - "Contemporary Visions" - Group Exhibition, Chelsea, NY
2015 - Dec 2 - 4
PAUL KOLKER GALLERY - Contemporary Visions - Group Exhibition, Chelsea, NY
2013 - Nov 25
PHOENIX GALLERY - Cocktail Fundraiser Benefit - guest artist - New York, NY
2013 - Jul 20 - Jul 27
SPACEWOMB GALLERY - Transformation - Group Exhibition - New York, NY
2013 - Mar 22 - Apr 30
SERENFIPITY MICRO GALLERY - World Fine Art Group - New York, NY
2012 - Sep 01 - Sep 15
BRENDA TAYLOR GALLERY, World Fine Art Group - Group Exhibition - New York, NY
2012 - Aug 28 - Aug 31
BRENDA TAYLOR GALLERY, (Solo Exhibition) - New York, NY
2012 - Jul 14 - Sep 27
BERKELEY COLLEGE GALLERY - World Fine Art Group - Brooklyn Campus, NY
2012 - Jan 02 - Jan 28
BERKELEY COLLEGE GALLERY - (Solo Exhibition) - New York, NY
2011 - Nov 04 - Nov 19
RUSH ART GALLERY, Bombay Sapphire, (NY Finalist) New York, NY
2011 - Apr 13 - Apr 16
ROGUE GALLERY / Spring Show - Group Exhibition - New York, NY
2011 - Mar 16 - Mar 20
THE ARTIST PROJECT- Pier 92, New York, NY
2010 - 1992
WORLD FINE ART GALLERY - Gallery Owner / Director 1986
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 1986
Solo Show - CAFE AMERICANO (Solo Exhibition), New York, NY
1985
JAIN GALLERY, New York, NY
1976
Solo Show - UNIVERSITY GALLERY , Penn State University, Philadelphia, PA
BIENTENNIAL EXHIBITION, Philadelphia Museum, Philadelphia, PA
1975
Group - FACULTY SHOW, Ivy School of Professional Art, Pittsburgh, PA
Group - WESTMORELAND COUNTY MUSEUM, Greemsburg, PA
Group - CULTURAL CENTER, Penn State University, Pittsburgh, PA
Group - KINGPITCHER GALLERY,
Poster & Prints Exhibition. Pittsburgh, PA December
1974
Solo Show - KING | PITCHER GALLERY,
Pittsburgh, PA June
Group - The Second World Black & African Festival of Art
University Museum - Philadelphia, PA
1973
Group - King Pitcher Gallery - Pittsburgh, PA
Poster, Prints & Presents Exhibition. Dec
1973
Group - THIRD ANNUAL BLACK ARTISTS EXHIBIT,
Selma Burke Art Center, Pittsburgh, PA
1972
Group - CONTEMPORARY PAINTERS SHOW, Schneider Gallery, Rome, Italy
Group - Arts & Crafts Center - rotating exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
Group - Schnieder Gallery - Rome, Italy (Spanish Steps)
Group - American Embassy - Tyler School of Art Exhibition, Rome, Italy
1971
Solo Show - PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE GALLERY, Pittsburgh, PA
TV Interview - Life Style - Channel 13, Half hour interview, Pittsburgh, PA
1970
Solo Show - POINT PARK COLLEGE GALLERY, Pittsburgh, PA
Group - 16 Black Artists Exhibition Tour - Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
COLLECTIONS (Partial Listing)
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York, NY
Jones and Laughlin Steel, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, W.F. Newton, Office collection
Pennsylvania State University
Ivy School of Professional Art, Morris Kirshenbaum, Director, Pittsburgh, PA
Bidwell Cultural Center, Pittsburgh, PA
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Mr. Alfred Hunt / Mr. Charles Lacey / Mr. Malcolm MacGregor / Mr. & Mrs. Jack Sandberg
Mr. Ronald Coleman / Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nesbitt / Ms. Daphney Hill / Ms. Peggy Rhudar
Dr. Selma Burke / Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cox / Mr. Nick Cook - Mr. Peter Hanko
Mr. & Mrs. Ritt & Mary Pitcher - Mr. Charles Sanders
TEACHING POSITIONS
Sep. 1974 - Mar 1975 - Ivy School of Professional Art,
- Instructor" Advanced Figure Analysis
Summer 1969 & 1970 - East Liberty Branch YMCA,
- Instructor: Children's Art Classes
Smmer 1971 - Centre Avenue YMCA,
- Instructor: Children's Art Classes
EDUCATION
Aug 1974 - MFA - Carnegie-Mellon University
May 1973 - BFA - Carnegie-Mellon University
Sep 1971 - Jun 1972 - Junior Year - Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy
Nov 1965 - Feb 1969 - Illustrator - United States Air Force
Jun 1964 - Nov 1965 - Certificate - Ivy School of Professional Art, Pittsburgh, PA
1960 - 1964 - Rankin High School
HONORS AND AWARDS
(Partial Listing)
Sep 1973 - May 1974 - Heinz Scholastic Award $1,000 Need Grant $250
Sep 1972 - May 1973 - Carnegie-Mellon University, Painting &Sculpture Dept. $500
Eductional Opportunity Grant $500 Need Grant $300
Sep 1971 - May 1972 - Carnegie-Mellon University, Painting & Sculpture Dept. - $1,153
Sep 1970 - May 1971 - Carnegie-Mellon University, Painting & Sculpture Dept. - $1,000,
Need Grant- $200
Sep 1969 - May 1970 - Carnegie-Mellon University, Painting & Sculpture Dept. - $3,050,
Need Grant- $250
Biography
After earning his Master’s Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1974, O’Delle Abney quickly gained recognition for his unique artistic voice. His work was first showcased at King Pitcher Gallery in Pittsburgh, where it was soon placed in esteemed collections such as Jones and Laughlin Steel, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, and Bidwell Cultural Center. These early placements solidified his emerging presence in the art world.
In 1977, O'Delle relocated to New York City, a pivotal moment in his career. His art was acquired by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, marking his integration into the vibrant New York art scene. As his reputation grew, O'Delle sought to foster artistic collaboration, and in 1992, he founded Abney Galleries, an artist collective in Soho. This venture expanded in 2001 when he moved the gallery to Chelsea, where he opened World Fine Art Gallery. Over the next decade, the gallery became a hub for emerging and established artists alike.
When the gallery closed in 2010, O'Delle transitioned into a new role as an artist agent, continuing to support fellow artists while furthering his own creative practice. Today, he remains deeply rooted in New York, where he continues to live and create art that resonates with the same passion and vision that has defined his distinguished career.
CREDENTIALS
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