February 21st- March 27th, 2025 (in person)

Why Flowers Bloom: Ghislaine Sabiti, Sika Foyer, and Rosy Petri; Calabar Gallery at City Lore (New York, NY)

This show features contemporary folk artwork in glass, textiles, paint and mixed media. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays by appointment. to view the show in person, please schedule a visit.

February 27th-June 27th, 2025 (in person)

Quilting in Contemporary Art: Stitching Our Stories, Gallery 507 @ Bronzeville Center for the Arts (Milwaukee, WI)

Visioned by mentors Della Wells and Mutope Johnson, Gallery 507 is holding its inaugural group show. From athletic legends and fraternal traditions to abstract quilted expressions, this exhibition underscores the power of textiles to piece together past, present, and future stories, continues the historic practice of preserving vital histories while inspiring new dialogues of resistance and celebration through artmaking. Curated by Phoenix Brown. Soft opening February 27th from 5:30 to 7:30, artist panel April 11th, 5:30 to 7:30. For more information on the exhibit, or BCA, please check out their website.

February 28th, 2025 (in person)

Class of 2025 Black Excellence Award Honoree, Gala at the Baird Center (Milwaukee, WI)

The Black Excellence Awards is an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields, including Education, Arts, Culture, Religion, and Business. Rosy is being recognized for contributions to the arts. For more information about the awards, or to purchase tickets to the gala, please visit the website.

September 2024-August 2025 (virtual)

Digital Humanities Fellow, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (Cedarburg, WI)

More information coming soon.

December 14th, 2023 : television

Stories of Joy and Hope in 2023, Black Nouveau on Milwaukee PBS

Black Nouveau brings you a special show: 'Stories of Joy and Hope in 2023.' Let's celebrate the season of giving by revisiting the inspiring stories that touched our souls. To see the episode, check out the episode page.

Ongoing In-person support opportunities

Artist Representation through Calabar Gallery (Brooklyn,NYC)

Rosy has joined the artist roster of Calabar Gallery in New York. For fine art purchase inquires, please reach out to the gallery directly.

Kujichagulia Producers Cooperative: Sherman Phoenix (Milwaukee, WI)

Prints, postcards, and small originals are available inside the Kujichagulia Producers Cooperative at the Sherman Phoenix (in the vault) at 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216.

Spectrum School and Gallery (Racine, WI)

Originals and studies are available to purchase through community-centered Spectrum Gallery at 2000 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403

PAST EVENTS

September 19- December 15, 2024 (in-person)

Here to Hear, solo show at MOWA on the Lake (Milwaukee, WI)

September 20- November 9, 2024 (in-person)

SEAMS II: Criss Cross, Portrait Society Gallery (Milwaukee, WI)

September 9-26, 2024 (in-person)

Fiber Connections: From the Global to the Local, Crossman Gallery at UW Whitewater (Whitewater, WI)

August 28-September 2, 2024 (in-person)

Artist cultural exchange, Community Builders Holistic Development Corp (Havana, Cuba)

August 29-September 1, 2024 (in-person)

Butter Fine Art Fair with Mahogany Gallery (Indianapolis, IN)

June 14-16, 2024 (in-person)

Lakefront Festival of Art poster artist, Milwaukee Art Museum (Milwaukee, WI)

August 4, 2024 (in-person)

Starving Artist Fair, Spectrum Gallery (Racine, WI)

July 11th, 2024 (in-person)

Artist’s Day, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum (Milwaukee, WI)

June 6-9, 2024 (in person)

bell hooks Symposium workshop, Berea College (Berea, KY)

June 1, 2024 (in-person)

Venice Williams’ 35th Vocational workshop, The Table (Milwaukee, WI)

May 4- June 2, 2024 (in-person)

Black and White Invitational, Spectrum Gallery (Racine, WI)

April 12-June 1, 2024 (in-person)

Soft Structures, Tooth + Nail Gallery (Milwaukee, WI)

January 16-May 20th, 2024 (in person)

Contemporary African Spirituality in Art, Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ)