The 100 Men Hall, founded in 1994 in order to “assist its members when sick, bury its dead in a respectable manner, and knit friendship. developed into an organization that preserves culture, interprets history and gathers the community in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi through live music events, innovative programs, and artistic expression. The Hall chose …
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund was set up to support cultural industries and culture bearers of the City of New Orleans through partnerships, grants, and programs to advance sustainable tourism. On Jan 14 2023, the NOTCF had their inaugural gala where they honored 8 culture bearers of different cultural sectors. I was honored …
As a baby I was baptized in the chapel at Xavier University of Louisiana. Since then a new chapel has been built and the old one has be transformed into a gallery. Over the past few years, especially since the beginning of the Pandemic, id been working on several bodies of work and decided that …
Over the past few years opportunities have allowed for Ayo’s work to be featured in multiple notable film projects including “Cut Throat City” directed by RZA. Ayo’s work has also been featured on season 5 of HBO’s Queen Sugar. Most recently, two of Ayo’s pieces can be seen in episodes of the Fresh Prince dramatic …
During the lockdown of 2020 the Louisiana Endowment or the Humanities (LEH) began construction of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center. The center will be a hub for integrated arts and humanities programming unlike any in the Gulf South. It will also house the largest collection of artwork by Ayo’s Father John T. Scott. As …
I teamed up with @redbullusa @pelicansnba @bmike2c and a few other local artists to replace old backboards throughout NOLA. We transformed the original boards into works of art. VOTE for your favorite and the Winner will be allowed to paint a court in New Orleans. Big Ol Lil Big …
When growing up, if my dad said we were going to a restaurant… it meant we were going to Dooky Chase’s. My dad and Mrs. Chase were very good friends for what seemed like a very long time. Her collection of African American art would rival that of any of the world’s greatest museums. She …
unveiling of our mural at WYES during the cllosing events for our Art of Citizenship program
https://www.khou.com/article/features/young-artists-transform-zga-community-garden-at-macgregor-park/575627659 Young artists transform ZGA Community Garden at MacGregor Park “This is something they will be proud of for life and know that they collaborated for good,” said New Orleans artist Ayo Scott. HOUSTON — Kids at the Zina Garrison Tennis Academy took a break from swinging rackets to swinging paint brushes Thursday afternoon. They …
The Winston Gallery of Houston, Tx. reached out and asked if id be interested in participating in a community art project with some amazing kids of the Zina Garrison Academy tennis summer camp. a few other artists and i broke the kids into groups and designed and painted the planters that brought this space to …
The works I create are usually an experiment of techniques used to create texture and visual blending through use of transparent colors. My recent work has been both abstract and representational in an energetic and at times chaotic expressionist/impressionistic movement.
