Black Dot Artists

Black Dot Artists Inc. celebrated 11 years of outstanding arts and educational programming Dec. 22 at the Oakland Rotunda Building with special guest and Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner, drinks, live music and an intimate conversation with Cheadle as he gave attendees a glimpse of his personal views on the film industry, the arts and society in general. “We need to make changes globally and be proactive and aware of what is going on in our communities,” Cheadle said. The statement matched the philosophy of Black Dot, a nonprofit cultural arts organization committed to community development and cultural sustainability through fostering the living arts. www.blackdotartists.com. Photography by Rachel Capil.