10.05 | A DAY FOR DAVID

HONORING DAVID AMARRI RICHARD KING

On October 5, 2024, David Amarri Richard King's life was tragically cut short while
courageously stepping in to defend a woman, a reflection of the empathy, integrity and sense of responsibility that defined him. His passing left a profound void in the lives of his loved ones and the creative community he was building.

Since then, October 5th has taken on deeper purpose. Through the establishment of the David Amarri Foundation, the day is now honored as A Day for David—a celebration of his life through creativity, courage and community. Through grants, residencies and opportunities for young creatives, his vision continues to guide and inspire, living on in every artist and community the foundation touches.

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2026 David Amarri Foundation Grantees

Harlem Masimba West

Harlem is a self-described “sonic griot and archival artist from Out South Chicago”. Through tintype photography, archival printmaking and analog film media, Harlem weaves storytelling into a tapestry of sound design and Black portraiture.

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Makafui Searcy

Harlem Masimba West

As founder of @fourtunehouse Art Center, Makafui has built a multidisciplinary creative hub on Chicago’s South Side - supporting artists through exhibitions, workshops, public programs and creative entrepreneurship initiatives.

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Madison Triplett

Harlem Masimba West

Madison Triplett

In Black Boy Joy, Madison documents

the softness, freedom and depth of

Black boyhood. What began as a portrait project in 2020 has evolved into a living archive—honoring everyday moments while reshaping narratives around Black men and boys.

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