The SkyBlue Gallery
Our Roots Run Deep, & Our Vision Reaches Wide
Sky Blue Gallery began as a dream—and nearly didn’t happen.
When we first found our home, we almost walked away because of the condition of the garage. It was rough, unfinished, and honestly didn’t seem usable. But something about it kept calling us back. We couldn’t shake the feeling that this space, despite its flaws, had purpose. So we took the leap, bought the house, and got to work.
Together, we transformed that garage with our own hands—adding insulation, putting up walls, and even building a custom closet and mobile art storage from scratch. What began as an empty shell is now Sky Blue Gallery, a labor of love built with vision, sweat, and relentless faith.
This space means everything to us. It’s more than a gallery—it’s our offering to the community. We created a place where people can not only view and purchase original Black art, but also feel something. A space to learn, connect, create, and grow. We host workshops, classes, and community events because we believe art should be accessible and rooted in the neighborhoods it comes from.
Welcome to Sky Blue Gallery. The doors are open. Come experience it with us.
The Journey
February 29, 2024
Purchased Our Home Together:
We launched our gallery right from our garage, starting on a leap day—February 29th—the day we bought our home. Definitely a lucky move!
Garage Gallery Remodeling:
March 2024-February 2025
Over the following months, we tackled a variety of projects—from constructing walls and a closet to reorganizing storage areas and refreshing our fence and patio with a new mural.
Name Changed to SkyBlue Gallery:
March 21, 2025
After a powerful journey to Africa that deepened our connection to heritage, we renamed the space Sky Blue Gallery and painted the floors to symbolize the ocean our ancestors crossed from the motherland to America.
Meet Simone
Simone Wilson is a justice reform advocate and creative visionary committed to reshaping the system to better serve people and communities. Her career is rooted in improving justice outcomes by addressing systemic gaps and reconstructing broken parts of the system with care, accountability, and purpose. At the heart of her mission is the belief that lasting change must include the community—not just as witnesses, but as active supporters and collaborators in building a stronger, more humane justice system for all.
Simone’s creativity adds a powerful dimension to her work. She has a deep love for interior design and enjoys transforming spaces into environments that promote peace, productivity, and inspiration. As a champion of Black art, she also connects artists with collectors who value cultural storytelling and are committed to preserving and investing in the beauty of Black creativity. Her work at the intersection of justice and art reflects her unique ability to bridge expression and reform—bringing light, structure, and healing to both the systems we navigate and the spaces we inhabit.
Meet Lakeem
Lakeem Wilson is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and community builder whose work lives at the intersection of cultural storytelling, social impact, and creative development. His journey began as a practicing visual artist, and over time, his path expanded into curatorial leadership. Today, he serves as Associate Curator at the African American Museum in Dallas, where he continues to uplift the legacy of Black art and history through exhibitions, public programs, and artist development.
Lakeem’s mission centers on cultivating artists and creating cultural experiences that inspire and empower communities of color. His work spans public art, fine art, and community-based projects—each designed to bridge social change and preserve the rich stories of urban neighborhoods and Black heritage. Whether he’s curating exhibitions, mentoring emerging creatives, or designing murals with local youth, Lakeem approaches every project with purpose: to use art as a transformative tool that strengthens communities, honors culture, and reimagines what’s possible.
The Sky Is Unlimited
