Support NOiR Collective & Black Artists in Asheville

We are the co-founders and owners of Noir Collective AVL, a Black-owned boutique, art gallery, and bookstore in the historic Black business district of Asheville, NC. We represent more than thirteen Black artists and entrepreneurs, whose creations are on display in our shop. While Noir was spared the worst impacts of Hurricane Helene, our region continues to struggle in the aftermath of the storm. Our own energies have been directed at supporting relief efforts, and so we have not been able to reopen the shop.

It's become apparent to us that we need to pivot the way we do business to an online platform. When the shop is closed, the artists in our collective are not able to earn money. As our city grapples with this profound crisis, there is no tourist traffic. We need to develop a more resilient business model.

The funds we raise will be used in two ways: first, initial funds will be used to purchase supplies for the artists in our network, enabling them to get back to their creative work so that we have products to sell online. Second, we will use the funds raised to transition our website to a better functioning e-commerce site so we can better connect our BIPOC consignors and wholesalers and their beautiful works to customers.

Ajax Ravenel & alexandria monque r.

Fem Fam & Co-owners