Our Story

Terrell Arts DC is a family based business headed by husband and wife team James and Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell. Both are fine artists and arts educators living in Washington, DC.  Together, they provide fine art, curating, arts education, and art representation services.  James Terrell was born and raised in Washington, DC where he obtained a BFA in painting from Howard University, an MFA in painting from Parsons School of Art and Design in New York, and an MFA in theology from Union School of Theology in New York.  Zsudayka Nzinga is from Aurora, CO and is a self taught artist.  She specializes in curating art exhibitions and arts based special events.  She has curated with a grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and helps other artists create flourishing art careers.  Together, they offer arts education to all ages through workshops and paint night events.  They have 3 children who also help with the business while exploring their own artistic voices.