SAAM is home to one of the most significant collections of African American art in the world, boasting more than two thousand works by more than two hundred African American artists.

Smithsonian American Art Museum Art by African Americans (SAAM), Washington, DC. Its holdings comprise nearly 4,000 objects of ritual, ceremonial and daily use, as well as popular urban and fine arts.Ĭollections: Search “African American” and/or African The Newark Art Museum ranks among the nation's earliest and most comprehensive collections representing the breadth, diversity and vitality of artistic creativity throughout the continent of Africa.

The Smithsonian has launched its Open Access Initiative. Images of objects from the NMAAHC collection are now available to view, download, and share through a CC0 license. National Museum of African American History and Cutlure Washington, DC National Gallery of Art (NGA), Washington, DCĮxplore a selection of works by African American artists included in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. High’s African art collection includes a diversity of art forms from ancient through contemporary times that represent the depth and breadth of the African diaspora. With a focus on arts, entrepreneurship and social justice, Express Newark houses a variety of university and community partners offering opportunities for collaboration: college courses, internships, workshops to the public, and artist residencies.

Materials Selected from the Rare Book Collection at the Library of CongressīAM was one of the first museums in the United States to collect and exhibit the Arts of Africa.ĭiaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator DCVAI, Miami, FLĭiaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator is committed to artists of Caribbean and diverse cultures and ensures they receive validation, visibility and professional opportunities.

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