Buried Treasures: Art in African American Museums will draw attention to the rich legacy of art produced by African Americans within the collections of 30 African American museums. The exhibition will display approximately 90 works of art including works on canvas and paper, sculpture and mixed media from many noted 19th and early 20th century [...]
Red, White, Blue & Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Services | Chicago, IL
The call to serve one’s country has always been a special significance in conferring the highest claim of citizenship and patriotic responsibility. The irony however, for the more than 14 million black men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States, the right to serve, fight and die for America [...]
Spread the Word! The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World | Chicago, IL
This exhibition developed by The DuSable Museum celebrates the rich history and contributions to Gospel Music and is centered primarily on gospel’s Chicago origins. With Chicago being the “home” of Gospel, Spread the Word!: The Evolution of Gospel from Chicago to the World, recognizes some of the greatest Gospel singers of all time, included are [...]
American People, Black Light: Faith Ringgold’s Painting of the 1960s
The Flag is Bleeding © Faith Ringgold, American People Series, 1967. Oil on Canvas. Courtesy of Faith Ringgold and ACA Galleries, New York In Faith Ringgold’s words, “American People is about the condition of black and white America and the paradoxes of integration felt by many black Americans.” Her two earliest series, “American People” (1962-1967) [...]
Harlem Fine Art Show | New York, NY
Some of the world’s most celebrated African-American artists and the prominent galleries that specialize in Afro-centric works will exhibit their work at the 3rd Annual Harlem Fine Art Show, Feb. 11 and 12, 2012. Destined to become a highlight of Manhattan’s annual Black History Month celebrations, the event will be held at Harlem’s historic Riverside [...]
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing | Atlanta, GA
“Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment” examines the rich history and cultural significance of the legendary Harlem theater, tracing the story from its origins as a segregated burlesque hall to its starring role at the epicenter of African American entertainment and American popular culture. The first exhibition to [...]
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