Keyheira Keys
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Cranky Granny's
Kicking It ATX
RDC World
Hera Rum

“Running a business, particularly a small business takes creativity that is shown in the product, the story, and the people behind it. The first KBDB is a tribute to the art of the entrepreneur. A retail as art exhibit that showcases Austin-based businesses and highlights black culture. It blends the lines of art and consumerism and begs the question of art and how we define it for ourselves.

“In the midst of SXSW, one of the most popular times of the year for the city, we want to pay homage to that creative business owner and allow them a space to share their art with those in town.”

— Keyheira Keys

Drew Liverman
J. Johari Palacio
live painting
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Katherine Vaughn
dance

Drew Liverman and J. Johari Palacio painted live between 11am and 5pm. Katherine Vaughn danced, unexpectedly between around 3pm. Palacio also DJ’d.

The one day party coincided with the SXSW music festival. Downtown Austin was perfect and bonkers Sunday, March 13, 2022, 11am–5pm.

Food provided by Baby Greens. Drinks sponsored by Jack Daniels. Big thanks to them!

WATCH PAINT DRY was organized by Keyheira Keys and Phillip Niemeyer.