Shayna Hayes, Newest honorary Member
Gamma Xi Phi, the fraternity for artists and creators, initiated Shayna Hayes as an honorary member during the 2023 National Convention in New Orleans, La.
National Convention Elects New President
Gamma Xi Phi, the nation’s leading multi-disciplinary fraternity for artists, elected author La Toya Hankins as National President during the 2023 National Convention in New Orleans, La. The fraternity also partnered with the Xavier University Art Department on a service
A Life in Motion: Remembering Brother Christopher Brient
Gamma Xi Phi, the professional fraternity for artists, has fewer than 100 members and is less than ten years old. When Christopher Brient became a member of the fraternity, there were less than 30 members—the majority of whom were not subject to a ritualistic initiation. The organization was only two and a half years old when he entered. He was the fraternity’s second honorary member.
Delta Chapter Established in New York City
Gamma Xi Phi, the professional fraternity for artists, announces the chartering of its newest chapter. Delta Chapter, chartered on October 8, 2016, will serve the five boroughs of New York City. Five new members were initiated in a ceremony attended by members of the National Board of Trustees, honorary members, and Brothers and Sisters from Alpha Chapter at Ramapo College of New Jersey and Beta Chapter in the District of Columbia.
Gamma Xi Phi Members Celebrate Fifth Anniversary of Founding
On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, chapters of Gamma Xi Phi Professional Arts Fraternity participated in local celebrations commemorating the fifth anniversary of the founding of the organization. Since that first day at Ramapo College of New Jersey, Gamma Xi Phi has grown in membership and in number of chapters. Nationally, the fraternity took to social media to celebrate its birthday. Locally, members assembled with one another in fellowship, toasting to the past and looking forward to a brighter future.
Happy Fifth Anniversary, Gamma Xi Phi
In 2110, by the grace of God, someone will call my name as the 3rd National President of a century-old fraternity for artists. Perhaps there will be some three dimensional portrait of me in a historical exhibit with all the
Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month
Every stroke of the brush, stitch of the needle, or moment of the memoir uniquely marks our society and contributes to our national character. This month, we recognize the ways the arts and humanities have forever changed our country, and we recommit to ensuring every American has the opportunity and the freedom to question, discover, and create. -- Barack Obama, President of the United States of AmericaWashington, District of Columbia, October 1, 2015 - Gamma Xi Phi, the professional fraternity for artists, is participating in National Arts & Humanities Month, an annual celebration of culture coordinated by Americans for the Arts, through local and national programs and projects. Gamma Xi Phi members will commemorate the 30th anniversary of National Arts and Humanities Month by sharing their favorite works of art on social media with the tag #ShareYourArt, participating in local "Creative Conversations" with artists and arts administrators, and by celebrating the founding of Gamma Xi Phi in local chapter events on October 7, 2015.
A Celebration of Service and Fraternalism
On Saturday, August 15, 2015, Gamma Xi Phi Professional Arts Fraternity hosted A Celebration of Service and Fraternalism, a public program honoring National President Rashid Darden. It was held at the Greater Tried Stone Baptist Church in the Columbia Heights Section of Washington, DC.
Chidi Asoluka Addresses Gathering of Artists
Chidi Asoluka, founder and director of the New Community Project at Germantown Academy, addressed the artists of Gamma Xi Phi Professional Arts Fraternity at their biennial convention last Saturday. He was the first non-member in history to address the fraternity while convention was in session.
Rashid Darden Elected to Lead Arts Fraternity
Philadelphia, PA, June 14, 2015— Gamma Xi Phi, the professional fraternity for artists, elected novelist Rashid Darden as National President at the fraternity’s biennial convention on June 13, 2015, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Several other members were also elected or reelected at that time.
Congratulations National President Rashid Darden!
Brother Rashid Darden was elected to serve Gamma Xi Phi Professional Arts Fraternity as National President on June 13, 2015!
Tribute to 2nd National President Malcolm Minor
To our dear Brother Malcolm Minor: Thank you. See you at National Convention!
