BWVA + R-KI-TEKT
In honor of Black History and Women’s History Month, BWVAF has partnered with Kel Cadet, the Creative Director of R-KI-TEKT offering limited edition leather goods and apparel. All sales will benefit the Black Women in Visual Art Foundation, created to provide resources, programs and opportunities for Black womxn, from students to senior-level leaders. We aim to serve art workers with opportunities for connectivity, career development, and moments of reprieve through thoughtful programming and activations.
Both patterns (to the right) were made JUST for us to offer you a special touch as we fundraise for our 2025 programming.Join us in transforming the ARTmosphere, and your personal style with R-KI-TEKT!!
Limited Edition Print Wallet
Limited Edition Print Tote
Below are the tiers!
The limited edition gifts that come with your donation:
$75 - $150 = mug
$151 - $300 = BWVA shirt + mug
$301- $600 = leather wallet + hoodie + mug
$601 - $850 = leather tote + leather wallet + BWVA shirt + mug
$851 - $1000 = leather tote + leather wallet + hoodie + mug
$1001 - $2500 = leather tote + leather wallet + hoodie + BWVA shirt + mug
$2500 + one of each item + a your name listed on our website as a 2025 major supporter
The tote and wallet items by R-KI-TEKT are hand cut, sewn and constructed and painted by Kel herself.
Please note that these items are made to order and there is a 6-8 week lead time with to receive the these real leather goods. SO WORTH IT!
Your financial support impacts the Black Women in Visual Art Foundation as vital seeds to initiate our 2025 programming goals. We are strengthening our offerings, expanding our reach and strategically amplifying how we navigate in a time where arts funding, especially for organizations working in diversity and equity, are diminishing and being threatened.
About the brand:
R-KI-TEKT is a well curated ensemble of modern + artful accessories and goods inspired by travel and color. We pride ourselves in providing quality, hand-crafted goods that are as unique as the individual that carries it. We believe that a life filled with color, pattern, and texture is a life well lived. We hope that R-KI-TEKT inspires you to connect with elements of West Indian and African Diasporic culture and allows you to carry good vibes everywhere.
About the maker:
Mama of 2, Wife, Designer, Creative Director - I believe that the world operates best when the objects you are surrounded by are pleasing to the eye. I believe color has the ability to heal and pattern adds visual zest. I believe in honoring the lives and cultures of my ancestors, as well as the cultures that are often artistically referenced in Art and Design, yet still go unknown. I believe art and creativity should be shared in order to be understood in it's fullest form.
All sales will benefit the Black Women in Visual Art Foundation (BWVAF), created to provide resources, programs and opportunities for Black womxn, from students to senior-level leaders. We aim to serve art workers with opportunities for connectivity, career development, and moments of reprieve through thoughtful programming and activations. We also plan to provide opportunities to amplify our voices and contributions to the arts and culture sector, while encouraging rest and reprieve. Each dollar will positively impact the future of another Black woman who seeks to thrive in the art world.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to engaging you in 2025 and beyond!
Daricia Mia DeMarr, Executive Director, Black Women in Visual Art Foundation
