In the News: Ekua Holmes

A woman stands smiling in an art gallery beside a colorful painting by Ekua Holmes, depicting a man wearing a hat. Below the artwork is an open book with a small branch of cotton. The woman wears a necklace and dark top, embodying the vibrant essence present in Holmes creations.

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01/31/2026

The New England Foundation for the Arts awarded alumna and Associate Director of the Center for Art and Community Partnerships Ekua Holmes the Newell Flather Award for Leadership in Public Art.

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