Brandan "bmike" Odums

Brandan "bmike" Odums is an artist and muralist based in New Orleans, celebrated for his vibrant street art that addresses themes of identity, culture, and social justice. In addition to his artistic endeavors, bmike founded Eternal Seeds, a nonprofit organization that provides resources, mentorship, and opportunities for young artists, cultivating a new generation of creative voices. He also founded Studio Be, a large-scale art space that serves as a gallery and community hub for the local arts scene in New Orleans. bmike’s art and community initiatives use creativity as a tool for dialogue and transformation.

About Eternal Seeds

Eternal Seeds is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth and promotes social change through art. The organization’s work centers education, empowerment, and the preservation of Black history and culture in New Orleans, with a focus on young and emerging artists. Harnessing the power of creative expression and community, Eternal Seeds provides artists with tools to lead and shape a more just, equitable, and artful world.