Jackie Thompson

Jackie Thompson equips private and corporate collectors to confidently discover, understand, and invest in exceptional African American art through curatorial expertise, collector education, artist relationships, and an eye for works with aesthetic quality and investment potential. An art curator and co-founder of Overdue Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, Maryland, Jackie has created opportunities for more than 75 African American artists since 2004. Through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and gallery conversations, she educates new and seasoned collectors about collecting, preserving, and valuing art. Her work connects culture, representation, beauty, legacy, and wealth-building while expanding recognition for African American artists and their work.