The Fisher Family Collection

Dr. Dameon and Kimberly Fisher have been collecting African art for more than 15 years. Their passion for art has served as a conduit for them to discuss cultural stories surrounding the past and present of African American history and legacy. Often asking how and why they collect provides an introspective look at why it is necessary to promote and enrich African American stories. One of Kim and Dameon’s driving forces is a charge they were given to serve as cultural caretakers. It was explained that this role is to ensure that our stories reflect our triumphant spirit. ‘'Cultural Caretakers’’ is a term coined by another African American collector, Russell Goings of New York, who has been their steward in guiding the legacy and protecting the value of Black art. The value in collecting Black art for them is for the viewer to have a connection that should resonate to evoke an emotion or feeling. As cultural advocates, the Fishers have built their collection surrounding emerging and contemporary artists with a focus on Southeast artists. Their collection is established by all mediums such as collage, figurative, sketches, abstract, and conceptual art. They have been successful in the procurement of their collection by attending studio visits and art galleries, traveling to various art fairs, and networking with other like-minded collectors.