Debra Michelle Showcases Artistry and Spirit at The Black Excellence Experience
On August 16, The Black Excellence Experience at Sabathani Community Center will spotlight the original works of artist Debra Michelle. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can meet the artist, explore her powerful artwork, and shop handmade jewelry infused with meaning and cultural heritage. Admission is free with registration.
The Sabathani Community Center will be filled with creativity, culture, and community spirit on Saturday, August 16, as The Black Excellence Experience presents a special showcase of original works by artist Debra Michelle.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The BEE Gallery, Room 138, and is free with registration.
A day of art and connection
Attendees can meet Debra Michelle in person, view her striking original artwork, and shop her one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and adornments. Her pieces are known for blending artistry with spirituality, creating wearable works that carry meaning, history, and intention.
About the artist
Debra Michelle is a metaphysical jeweler, spiritual artist, astrologer, and healing arts practitioner. She founded Soulistic Twist Metaphysical Jewelry & Adornments, where she handcrafts gemstone pieces infused with purpose. Drawing inspiration from nature, ancestral wisdom, and personal empowerment, her designs invite both beauty and reflection.
“As an artist, published author, and seasoned healing arts master practitioner, I have been channeling creativity and the universal soul through digital artistry, poetry, literature, jewelry crafting, and my healing arts work for more than 20 years,” Michelle said.
Her creations are not just accessories. They are stories, energy, and legacy made tangible.
About The Black Excellence Experience
The Black Excellence Experience is a Sabathani Community Center initiative that uplifts emerging Black artists through residencies, exhibitions, and community engagement. It gives artists a platform to share their voices, visions, and cultural narratives with the community.
Event details
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT
Location: The BEE Gallery, Room 138, Sabathani Community Center, 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Admission is free with registration. To reserve your spot, visit eventbrite.com.
Learn more about Debra Michelle’s work at soulistictwist.com and explore The Black Excellence Experience at sabathani.org/bee.