tes·sera : a small piece (as of marble, glass, or tile) used in mosaic work

Founded in 2018, Tessera Arts Collective is a non-profit arts organization that supports Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islander women (including queer, trans, femme) and non-binary abstract artists. We elevate the work and practices of these artists through our programming, projects, and publications. Tessera propels women and non-binary artists of color to take their rightful place in the art world by providing a refuge to incubate and nurture their creativity. Previously, Tessera operated a storefront studio and gallery space on Frankford Avenue located in the Kensington neighborhood of North Philadelphia.