Established in 1988 with the purchase of the art collection and historic home of the late Dr. Otis T. Hammonds, Hammonds House Museum and Resource Center of African American Art is dedicated to the mission of preserving the work and heritage of African-American artists through educational outreach programs, utilizing local and national artists, scholars, critics and cultural experts provide public seminars, lectures and workshops. Special children’s programming includes a variety of activities to include printmaking and collage workshops, hands-on sessions with tours, Kwanzaa and holiday sessions and a summer camp. The attached Resource Center (available by appointment) houses books, articles, catalogues, slides, films, videos, microfiche, and computer database files on artists’ histories.
The Hammond House Museum & Resource Center for African American Art typical mounts five to six exhibitions annually interspersed with presentations from the permanent collection. Each exhibition is introduced by way of an opening and artist/curator talk. The opening talk which is videoed is made available for viewing throughout the length of the exhibition.
The center also houses more than 350 art works dating from the mid-19th century. Although mainly featuring African American artists, the collection also includes Haitian paintings, African sculptures and masks. Some national artists represented include; Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Gilliam, Richard Hunt, P.H. Polk, Jacob Lawrence, Hale Woodruff, and James Van Der Zee.
Hammond House Museum & Resource Center for African American Art
Address: 503 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 USA
Phone: 404/752-8730
Website: http://www.hammondshouse.org
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